Spruce Grouse

Hi all, there's a lot of good info on here about wheel fitment but I could still use some help avoiding a $1500 mistake buying aftermarket wheels.


I have a 2012 Ecoboost Supercrew with stock suspension and am currently running 275/65/18 Wranglers on the stock 18x7.5 chrome clad aluminum wheels with a 44 offset. (all stock)



Right now I'm looking at this new model from Fuel. It's called the Beast. I would order them in 18x9 size which in a 20 offset. Would these wheels fit (no rubbing, no stick-out, no level, no flares required)


1)with my stock tires?
2)with larger tires?

http://www.fueloffroad.com/wheel.cfm?id=5759



any knowledge you can share would be appreciated. Thanks

ExpresswayFord

Yes, those will work with up to 33" tires, as long as they're not too wide ( I doubt a 12.50 will fit without lifting) .

Spruce Grouse

Thanks for getting back ExpresswayFord. Does anyone out there have Fuel 18x9 w/20 offset installed?

ExpresswayFord

Mine are 18x9 +12, so yours will be tucked in 8mm more than this:

Spruce Grouse

Nice truck, I really like that look. I was expecting +12 to stick out way more but your photos make it look like the stock fenders offer pretty good protection. Can you tell me what size tires you have on there and if you have leveling or a lift. I'm not against some minor suspension mods, I just can't afford to do everything at once.
Thanks for helping

ExpresswayFord

Thanks!
My OEM flares might help with how far they stick out.
The tires are 35x12.50R18, levelled with adjustable Bilstein shocks set to max, and a 3" block in the rear. Had to do some minor trimming of the front valence, and the stone deflector behind the wheel.

Spruce Grouse

Sure sits nice EP, it makes me start thinking about another plan I had to put a set of stock Raptor wheels and tires on my truck, but I think I'd have to do some suspension work right away to fit them on ($$). If I buy the 18" Fuels now I can run out my stock tires and decide which way to go then. Do you know if there's a thread with photos of trucks with aftermarket wheels on stock suspension?

ExpresswayFord

I've never seen one, plenty of threads the other way - different tires on stock rims. But when people get new rims, they almost always want chunky tires at the same time.

Spruce Grouse

OK, I'm a visual guy and will search for more truck photos before making a final decision on wheels. You've been a big help EF, Thanks a million.