P700 Need suggestions for wheels

[L2R]

about to pull the trigger on a set of terribites
27x9x14s on front
27x11x14s on back

Not interested in spending a bundle on wheels but want to do this right.
Wheels I have found for about 100 each are 5+2 with no options.


Does it make more sense to find the right wheels and no spacers
get wheels I want and get spacers


If I get wheels that are 5+2, what spacers do I need? or do I need spacers all the way around because the tires are wider?

I am not riding aggressively but don't want to spend money and then spend more to put something back or keep adding to compensate for this.

 

[Admin]

 

[Tim-1000 XT-R]

about to pull the trigger on a set of terribites
27x9x14s on front
27x11x14s on back

Not interested in spending a bundle on wheels but want to do this right.
Wheels I have found for about 100 each are 5+2 with no options.


Does it make more sense to find the right wheels and no spacers
get wheels I want and get spacers


If I get wheels that are 5+2, what spacers do I need? or do I need spacers all the way around because the tires are wider?

I am not riding aggressively but don't want to spend money and then spend more to put something back or keep adding to compensate for this.

I put 28x10x14's on my 2018 700 with 5+2 offset and didn't use any spacers. No rubbing

 

[Backwoods]

I run 27s on 5+2 offset and I can't make them rub there is plenty of room. If you want to see how they fit I can take a pic

 

[L2R]

thanks gang. I keep reading and re reading about offsets and tires but never get the a clear answer about offset when tire widths change.
anyway. I have wheels and tires on order. keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[Backwoods]

What did you get?

 

[L2R]

This was a tough decision. I suffered from overchoice and still don't know if its the best choice. I think I grew numb trying to decide and finally just picked what seemed best in the moment. Guess I will find out in about 2 weeks.

 

[Tim-1000 XT-R]

This was a tough decision. I suffered from overchoice and still don't know if its the best choice. I think I grew numb trying to decide and finally just picked what seemed best in the moment. Guess I will find out in about 2 weeks.

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I think you will be very happy with your choice.

 

[JimmyA]

Why not, just use factory wheels? Just wondering!

 

[Backwoods]

They look good I think you will be happy

 

[Backwoods]

Why not, just use factory wheels? Just wondering!

I think they look better with aftermarket wheels plus they are the same front and back so if you buy all 4 tires the same you can rotate them for a lot more tire life.

 

[L2R]

JimmyA

I am using this primarily as a work vehicle. I am doing a lot of landscaping, mulch, dirt, river rock and flagstone. I am also driving over a leach field frequently so my pickup isn't an option.

Occasionally, I will be using this when we take grand kids on vacation. So I wanted a way to change out tires without having to take them somewhere to do that. And I like playin' in the mud too.

I also wanted a spare tire so in a way, this was a 3 tire/rim purchase.

14" wheels give me more choices in tires I want.

Finally, I might eventually make this street legal and this gets me a big step towards that.

 

[L2R]

I think you will be very happy with your choice.

Thanks, and that is good to hear from someone who knows more than I do about all this.

 

[Smitty335]

This was a tough decision. I suffered from overchoice and still don't know if its the best choice. I think I grew numb trying to decide and finally just picked what seemed best in the moment. Guess I will find out in about 2 weeks.

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Good choice! Let us know how the tires work.

 

[JimmyA]

Sounds like you have a plan, keep the rubber side down.

 

[L2R]

Ok guys, first impressions on these wheels was excellent. Tires too.
The wheels had no reviews so it was a risk but price and looks got me hooked.
Wheels went on perfectly and then Murphy's law took over.
Old lug nuts barely fit in the well and no socket is going spin them on.
Went down to Autozone and found a set of 20 wheel locks for 32 bucks ( with internal key).
So what looked like a oh s*** moment turned out to be just a 30 minute delay.

Test run at 14 psi was terrific down the road for about a mile. I will take out some more air tomorrow and see what is different.

Not a great assessment with 1 hour experience but first impressions were great.

PS, Amazon might be good about returns but it is slow. And the seller of these wheels is in Asia. Good Luck getting a response in less than 2 days so beware.

 

[Smitty335]

Ok guys, first impressions on these wheels was excellent. Tires too.
The wheels had no reviews so it was a risk but price and looks got me hooked.
Wheels went on perfectly and then Murphy's law took over.
Old lug nuts barely fit in the well and no socket is going spin them on.
Went down to Autozone and found a set of 20 wheel locks for 32 bucks ( with internal key).
So what looked like a oh s*** moment turned out to be just a 30 minute delay.

Test run at 14 psi was terrific down the road for about a mile. I will take out some more air tomorrow and see what is different.

Not a great assessment with 1 hour experience but first impressions were great.

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Looks good and looks easy to clean!

 

[trigger]

I just read through this thread and was going to tell you to make sure you got splined lug nuts, but too late! Believe me, you're not the first one to do that.

 

[Smitty335]

I just read through this thread and was going to tell you to make sure you got splined lug nuts, but too late! Believe me, you're not the first one to do that.

My wheels came with new lug nuts???

 

[L2R]

I just read through this thread and was going to tell you to make sure you got splined lug nuts, but too late! Believe me, you're not the first one to do that.

He who is self taught, has an idiot for a master. (that would be me!)

 

[Smitty335]

He who is self taught, has an idiot for a master. (that would be me!)

HA!