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I will pitch in my 2 cents since I have been actively upgrading wheels and tires over the last few weeks. I upgraded to Moto Metal 955 wheels 17 x 9 with 4.5 backspace and -12mm offset. I am running the stock 265/65R17 tires and I love the look (although I am still deciding on what new mud tire to buy). The -12mm offset forces the tire out of the well about 1.5 inches and the stance on the truck is wide, which I love.
The only problem is 17 inch rims automatically put me in a higher price tire (16 inch tires are much cheaper). The -12mm offset with 4.5 backspace forces me to keep my tire size relatively small, I cannot go bigger that 265/75R17 or I will rub everywhere (08TRDOFFROAD helped me with that as he was running same wheels with 285/70R17, he could not get the tires to stop rubbing even with a 3 inch lift and major trimming).
So if I had to do it over again I would look for a 16 inch wheel with near 0 offset and 4.5 backspace. That would allow me to run the 285/75 tires that I wanted with only trimming plastic in the well (no cab mount trimming).
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I am not an expert by far but have been actively researching this a ton. A few people on here have given me great advice. Oh yea, and little to no rock/debri flinging so far. I have not been off-roading with them yet but they just tarred and rocked the streets in my area... so far tar and rock free.
The only problem is 17 inch rims automatically put me in a higher price tire (16 inch tires are much cheaper). The -12mm offset with 4.5 backspace forces me to keep my tire size relatively small, I cannot go bigger that 265/75R17 or I will rub everywhere (08TRDOFFROAD helped me with that as he was running same wheels with 285/70R17, he could not get the tires to stop rubbing even with a 3 inch lift and major trimming).
So if I had to do it over again I would look for a 16 inch wheel with near 0 offset and 4.5 backspace. That would allow me to run the 285/75 tires that I wanted with only trimming plastic in the well (no cab mount trimming).
I am not an expert by far but have been actively researching this a ton. A few people on here have given me great advice. Oh yea, and little to no rock/debri flinging so far. I have not been off-roading with them yet but they just tarred and rocked the streets in my area... so far tar and rock free.
