GX550 Aftermarket Wheel & Tire Thread

[Snooperstyle]

For those who are going to 35's, and then also steel bumpers, has anybody asked the bumper fabricators if they could design something that deletes the stock hitch receiver (and has a new one of its own) to make more room for a larger spare, and then you can maybe get a 35x10.5x17 spare from Kenda Tire? I think they may be the only tire company out there that has a 35" tire that is less than 11.5 inches wide? I would think there would be play in there to move it rearwards enough if the hitch receiver was not there, but I have not dropped the spare yet to look. Here is Kenda link:
Automotive Tires, Passenger Car Tires, Light Truck Tires, UHP Tires | Automotive | Kenda Tires | Klever R/T

As a side note, another thing I'd like to see on these aftermarket bumpers is a relocation of the trailer hitch plugs!!!

 

[Jrox]

For those who are going to 35's, and then also steel bumpers, has anybody asked the bumper fabricators if they could design something that deletes the stock hitch receiver (and has a new one of its own) to make more room for a larger spare, and then you can maybe get a 35x10.5x17 spare from Kenda Tire? I think they may be the only tire company out there that has a 35" tire that is less than 11.5 inches wide? I would think there would be play in there to move it rearwards enough if the hitch receiver was not there, but I have not dropped the spare yet to look. Here is Kenda link:
Automotive Tires, Passenger Car Tires, Light Truck Tires, UHP Tires | Automotive | Kenda Tires | Klever R/T

As a side note, another thing I'd like to see on these aftermarket bumpers is a relocation of the trailer hitch plugs!!!

That’s actually a really good shout, the trailer hitch relocation.

 

[Abarbs30]

That’s actually a really good shout, the trailer hitch relocation.

The hitch or the wiring? I need the wiring in a more convenient spot, tired of laying under it to hitch up

 

[Jrox]

The hitch or the wiring? I need the wiring in a more convenient spot, tired of laying under it to hitch up

Being able to relocate the connector

 

[Snooperstyle]

Being able to relocate the connector

I actually meant rebuild the receiver to get more room for larger spare tire.. But the light hookup should be relocated too.

 

[dirteeboy808]

Fuel 18x9 20 offset
Cooper at3 xlt 275/70/18
No trimming no rubbing

Premium plus


photo upload website

Looks good, planning on doing a 20x9 +18 offset. How's the poke? Do you feel it's too far out?

 

[dirteeboy808]

Just mounted the 275s today and I think it fits perfect on the stock 22s. Completely changes the look of the wheel imo.

Any issues with rubbing?

 

[ilumo]

Any issues with rubbing?

Nope. No issues whatsoever.

 

[dirteeboy808]

Nope. No issues whatsoever.
View attachment 4577

Looks good! Maybe I'll start with this instead of getting new rims. Thanks again!

 

[ilumo]

Looks good! Maybe I'll start with this instead of getting new rims. Thanks again!

thats what I said too. this was the "cheapest" upgrade, and I don't hate the rims so I'll likely do some other stuff first. I also read that these are forged and made by Rays, so thats kind of cool.

 

[BryanM68]

This may help with fitment questions.

 

[killy]

This may help with fitment questions.

Great video. Very helpful

 

[Jrox]

This may help with fitment questions.

great video!

 

[lexusdave]

Just swapped out the standard 22" wheels for a new winter wheel/tire set. I went with 20 x 9 Niche Vice wheels with a +30 offset, wearing Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 tires measuring 275/55R20. The ride is very smooth which I expected over the lower profile stock tires.

 

[JerseyGX]

Just swapped out the standard 22" wheels for a new winter wheel/tire set. I went with 20 x 9 Niche Vice wheels with a +30 offset, wearing Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 tires measuring 275/55R20. The ride is very smooth which I expected over the lower profile stock tires.

Nice! Just got the 20 x 9 Niche Vice wheels on mine with 275/55R20XL Toyo Open Country AT III's

 

[ilumo]

Nice! Just got the 20 x 9 Niche Vice wheels on mine with 275/55R20XL Toyo Open Country AT III's

View attachment 4719

Looking good!! How do you like the new combo? How’s it ride?

 

[jagud09]

View attachment 2519

Patiently waiting . 18x9 + 20 offset . Going to be running 35x11.50R18 load c Falken RT-01sView attachment 2520

Any issue with rubbing? I'm also looking at 35x11.5 on 17x8s with a +25mm offset with the Westcott lift. They suggest a +35mm offset but I'm wondering if the skinnier 11.5" tire (that maybe only measures 34.6") will save me with the 25mm offset?

 

[Bluegill]

Here is the side view of my truck with Westcott lift, +35mm offset Method 703s, and 35x12.5x17 Toyo AT3s at the manufacturer's specified 35 psi.



So with 11.5 tires and 35mm offset, picture my side view with the tire tucked inboard a 1/2 inch (your 11.5 would be 1 inch narrow, thus 1/2 inch per side. It would be a negligible difference.

If you are poked 10mm farther outboard with a +25mm offset, that's a bit less than 1/2 inch, so it should look essentially the same as my setup. You'll be a few mm inboard of mine, all else being equal. Again, negligible.

Prepare to be happy, you'll like the Westcott treatment!

 

[JerseyGX]

Looking good!! How do you like the new combo? How’s it ride?

Ride is great, definitely smoother than OEMs. Just the right amount of offset. Considered going with 22”s but didn’t want to get even worse gas mileage.

 

[jagud09]

Gram Lights Tranx - Overseas (17x8 ET+20) - 35x11.5R17 Wildpeak AT4W. Definetely need to do all the mods that Wescott Design recommends to fit 35's. Brake calipers had to be grinded down in certain areas to clear calipers from rubbing. This is without the lifting colars.

View attachment 2587View attachment 2588View attachment 2586

Sorry, to be clear, they didn't clear before or after the lift? 17x8's were rubbing on the calipers?