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I put 33's on and it's wildly good.

18" KMC KM535 GRENADE OFF-ROAD 18x8.5 +0mm Matte Gray Black

33" LT265/70R18 Falken Wildpeak A/T3W

There was some trimming involved but it all took a couple hours and still looks factory. Oem wheel offset is +50mm so I punched it out to a 0mm offset and cleared the knuckle. I'm pretty sure I can fit 34s and 35s but a 35 might just look silly.

I'll put a couple photos of the trimming but if yall want to know more lemme know or message me on Instagram @ChiefWL.

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Sarge

Well-known member
I'd like to see some photos of the clearance with that front knuckle if possible. It sounds like you've just pushed the tires out with the 0 offset wheels to get around that?

It makes me wonder how large a spacer you'd need to mount 33's on stock 20" wheels.
 

MBeach

Member
I'd like to see some photos of the clearance with that front knuckle if possible. It sounds like you've just pushed the tires out with the 0 offset wheels to get around that?

It makes me wonder how large a spacer you'd need to mount 33's on stock 20" wheels.
Seems like 2 inch would work and be plenty, but we need someone to take a measurement from the wheel mounting surface out to the edge of the knuckle. I would feel much better knowing the minimum size spacer needed to clear. I think I have seen some people post with aftermarket wheels that had a 34 offset, which would be about a 1.4 inch spacer. If it would be possible to get down to a 1.25 spacer, or at least the smallest required, it would help alleviate stress on the suspension from the spacers and minimize trimming.
 

Garcas21

Member
I'd like to see some photos of the clearance with that front knuckle if possible. It sounds like you've just pushed the tires out with the 0 offset wheels to get around that?

It makes me wonder how large a spacer you'd need to mount 33's on stock 20" wheels.
I wanna know the same way to put 33” or at least 275/55 M/t tires with OEM wheels .. thanks
 

Sarge

Well-known member
It seems like 1.5" spacers might allow 33's on stock wheels, as that might clear the UCA knuckle.
 

FlyingAvocado

Well-known member
Just out of curiosity - is the OEM offset the same on all trim/wheel configurations for the GCL? I am shopping for some 17" or 18" beadlock wheels for my SR, and this would help me a little.
 

Sarge

Well-known member
It's unlikely 17's will clear the brakes, so I would go with 18's and plan to test fit if you can't otherwise get confirmation. The offset is the same on all of them, and it's the same as the WK2's, except the fender-flared Trackhawk version.
 

Billy299

New member
Is this with ride adjusted up or just stock suspension like on my limited. Is there a lift kit yet? I really want 2ish" lift and larger tires for better ground clearance.
 

Sarge

Well-known member
I'd love to know what the sidewall says. I can't imagine these are stock width if the OD is 33". No way that would safely clear the knuckle on stock wheels with no spacers.
 
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