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-18 Offset Wheels on Stock 4Dr OBX and stock tires?

SpicyLobotomy
Apr 29, 2023

Rank IV

Apr 29, 2023

Hi All! Have a question that I think might be stupid, but I really need to get a 2nd/3rd/4th opinion on.

Specs: '23 OBX 4Dr Hardtop, Velocity Blue, 100% Stock

I've been shopping around for wheel upgrades that would allow me to keep my stock tires and give my OBX a unique look. I landed on these wheels from Black Rhino (18" Bronze), called the Raid:

https://www.extremeterrain.com/blac...wheel-18x95-18mm-offset-1895rad-86140z12.html.

I did some digging into the stock offset of the OBX 18" wheels, and Ford has it as a +55. The local shop guy (that was recommended to me by several neighborhood friends) is adamant that the -18 offset on the black rhino wheels will look great with the OBX fender and stock tires. From my digging, it seems like a +18 would be a more reasonable offset, but they really didn't think that was the way to go. Am I totally wrong here? Would -18mm offset even be functional on my bronco?

Thanks a ton in advance!
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Rank II

Apr 30, 2023

#1
https://tiresize.com/wheel-offset-calculator/

This calculator allows you to enter current tire/wheel set up and then enter the new wheel/tire set up. It will tell you the measurements of how it changes on the vehicle.

I will say I have a Wildtrak and just went with Black Rhino Warlords +12 offset and mine poke out just a tad past my SAS flares.
SpicyLobotomy

Rank IV

Apr 30, 2023

#2
That's good context, and I appreciate the calculator link! I probably have 1-1.5" of overhang on the stock OBX flares with the factory wheels, so I would likely end up 1.5-2" beyond the flare. Now I just need to decide if that's what I want...
907Ford

Rank II

Apr 30, 2023

#3
SpicyLobotomy
That's good context, and I appreciate the calculator link! I probably have 1-1.5" of overhang on the stock OBX flares with the factory wheels, so I would likely end up 1.5-2" beyond the flare. Now I just need to decide if that's what I want...

Yep, decisions, decisions!

Rank II

Apr 30, 2023

#4
OBX, went with a 17 inch wheel and a 285/75/17 tire. 33 inches. removed the crash bars to prevent rubbing at full turn. I have about 1 inch poke with a -19 offset.

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SpicyLobotomy, 907Ford

Rank II

Apr 30, 2023

#5
Southern62
OBX, went with a 17 inch wheel and a 285/75/17 tire. 33 inches. removed the crash bars to prevent rubbing at full turn. I have about 1 inch poke with a -19 offset.

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Looks great! It's amazing how much the look of an OBX can change with a simple wheel/tire upgrade. What's the width on those wheels? Do you have a picture from the front showing the poke?

Rank II

May 01, 2023

#6
907Ford
Looks great! It's amazing how much the look of an OBX can change with a simple wheel/tire upgrade. What's the width on those wheels? Do you have a picture from the front showing the poke?

Tire spec says it is 7.5 to 9.5, it leans more to the 9.5. Because of the neg offset it stick's out about 1 to 1.5 inches. Will get a picture of poke tomorrow. I know some don't like any tire poke, but I kinda like the aggressive stance. 90% a daily driver.
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Rank IV

May 01, 2023

#7
Southern62
OBX, went with a 17 inch wheel and a 285/75/17 tire. 33 inches. removed the crash bars to prevent rubbing at full turn. I have about 1 inch poke with a -19 offset.20230428_114926.jpg
Man this looks amazing! Gives me a lot more confidence in the direction I'm going.

Did the more aggressive tire size and tread change the ride/noise substantially from the OEM A/T tires?

Rank II

May 01, 2023

#8
SpicyLobotomy
Man this looks amazing! Gives me a lot more confidence in the direction I'm going.

Did the more aggressive tire size and tread change the ride/noise substantially from the OEM A/T tires?

Honestly, no. The Kenda Klever R/T is a hybrid MT/AT tire and it is surprisingly well behaved on the road. Not much difference between stock and them. With the radio on, didn't notice them at all.
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Rank II

May 01, 2023

#9
907Ford
Looks great! It's amazing how much the look of an OBX can change with a simple wheel/tire upgrade. What's the width on those wheels? Do you have a picture from the front showing the poke?
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SpicyLobotomy

Rank 0

Aug 10, 2023

#10
907Ford
Looks great! It's amazing how much the look of an OBX can change with a simple wheel/tire upgrade. What's the width on those wheels? Do you have a picture from the front showing the poke?

This looks great! I have an OBX with stock wheels and tires and also looking to upgrade. Does removing the crash bars take away anything from the warranty?

Rank II

Aug 10, 2023

#11
They are removed by ford on certain models, so I think the answer is no...
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