Was looking at 275/35/19 for the rear and was looking at a 245/40/19 for the front to match the diameter of the 275. I don't really want to go to a 295-305 simply because I would need the control arm mod wouldn't I? and a 265 wouldn't match a 275 rear. I agree though, I'm not a fan of the stretch look. I was looking at the 19x9.5 for the front because the wheels I am considering are concave in the 9.5 and flat in the 8.5. So simply considering the 19x9.5 for the concave look.

 

Can you get a 275/35/19 (not 275/30/19) on the front with stock suspension and no rubbing? And if so, what offset? +28?

I am considering having a custom set of Steel wheels made in 17" because my fg ute is used for work everyday and I am worried the 19"s I have with the low profile tyres aren't going to handle lugging all my gear around. I have read through this thread but am still after some advice. 

I am thinking 9" wide on the front and 10" on the rears. I would also like  the rears to have a little bit of dish on the rear, even though they are only steelies.

If I can choose the offset what would be suitable to fill the guards without having clearance issues, particularly on the inside.

My ute is standard height with an extra leaf in the rears for carrying gear, I have a set of draws and canopy so the weight starts to add up pretty quickly.

The fg can only take 450kg in the rear so a 30 profile tyre will be fine with the right type of tyre rating for the utes max load limits just dont go street racing threw hard bends with 400kg in the back

On 27/11/2016 at 11:13 AM, BigLTrain said:

If I have to go with Steel wheels I want them to fill  the guards up.

I dont get the rage with steelies. Yeh they are cheap but ever held one in your hands. Fkn heavy as....I would say at least 16kgs or more. Would love to see how it impacts steering and sh*t....I sold mine before even bothering to put them on. 

 

On 06/12/2016 at 7:24 PM, naddis01 said:

Can you get a 275/35/19 (not 275/30/19) on the front with stock suspension and no rubbing? And if so, what offset? +28?

Probably doable with stock height. +28 will be very close, but I was willing to give +30 a chance in 9.5 so I rekon should be fine. Will still poke a tiny bit out of gaurds...not really any offset in 9.5 that's safe to clear UCA whilst still being tucked into gaurds....unless you go low low and cambered af.

12 hours ago, BigLTrain said:

I am considering having a custom set of Steel wheels made in 17" because my fg ute is used for work everyday and I am worried the 19"s I have with the low profile tyres aren't going to handle lugging all my gear around. I have read through this thread but am still after some advice. 

I am thinking 9" wide on the front and 10" on the rears. I would also like  the rears to have a little bit of dish on the rear, even though they are only steelies.

If I can choose the offset what would be suitable to fill the guards without having clearance issues, particularly on the inside.

My ute is standard height with an extra leaf in the rears for carrying gear, I have a set of draws and canopy so the weight starts to add up pretty quickly.

 

 

I ran 19x9.5 +27 on my BF ute, full of tools, towing a trailer carrying glass everyday with no issues 

 

steelies will look like sh*t, leave them for  yellow BT1 VL turbo drivers

Exactly Tommo.... know a vl running that exact combo!

Im a floor and wall tiler and ive got heavy leafs in mine and load 30 20kg bags of glue in it at least once a week on 20s with 295s up back not a single issue "touch wood" 

 

Low profile with the right load rating is all id recommend as I did above.

Yeah OK it makes me feel a bit better knowing others have done it before. it would be a shame to ruin a nice ute with Steel wheels, I will run what I have for now and see how I go.

I wouldn't be carrying as much weight as your glue.

Thanks for putting my mind at ease.

Wondering if you could help me out I want to buy some steel wheels and run semi slicks something like 17x9 but unsure on the best ofset for standard height?

What is your opions on the best semi slick these days?

Pics would be helpfull thanks!

@skd54u 

Firstly... Are u looking for rears only?

Yeah. Just for track use
mostly

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