Help! Choosing between two wheel sizes

[G J]

I have a 2020 2-door Sport S, totally stock.

I bought a set of 285/70/17 BFG KO2s. I’ve decided on Black Rhino Warlord rims.

They come in two sizes: 17x8 +30mm (5.7” backspacing) or 17x9 -12mm (4.5” backspacing).

My understanding of pros and cons:

17x8: Pros - fit under fenders (potentially a requirement where I live - unclear), should theoretically fit. Cons - may rub at full lock or offroad

17x9: Pros - should definitely fit without rubbing. Cons - will sit outside fenders which may be illegal where I live. Wider stance may cause additional wear & tear on joints, parts, etc.

Which do I pick?? I already bought the 17x8 but now having concerns. I have a few days left where I could still switch before they ship. Just would hate to spend all this money on wheels and then need spacers.

Not looking to lift it right now, but open to potentially throwing on takeoff rubicon suspension down the road. For now, just looking for a wheel that’ll fit on stock suspension without rub.

Thanks in advance friends

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[Clint Eastwood]

I prefer the look of a little poke. These are 17 x 9" with +1 backspacing and 12.5/33 tires. -12 will stick out about 1/2" more.

But yeah, technically illegal here too. But we don't have annual inspections. If you need to stay within the law, you'll need the +30 backspacint.

 

[millerjl]

+30 will be closer to stock and will not draw any undue attention.

 

[G J]

Update: after much overthinking, decided to go with KMC Mesa’s (17x8.5 w/0mm offset; 4.75” bs). Love how it came out!

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Update: after much overthinking, decided to go with KMC Mesa’s (17x8.5 w/0mm offset; 4.75” bs). Love how it came out!

Looks great!

 

[AcesandEights]

Now that you've already bought them, no doubt go with the Black Rhino Warlord 17x8 +30mm

They are wheels by the way, not rims.

 

[G J]

Looks great!

Thank you!

 

[G J]

Now that you've already bought them, no doubt go with the Black Rhino Warlord 17x8 +30mm

They are wheels by the way, not rims.

I actually exchanged the Black Rhinos for these KMCs. The tires were on backorder so I had some time to update the order. The more I thought about it, I think 5.7" backspacing was too much. I'm happy with how these KMCs look with 4.75" backspacing.

And yes, you are right, definitely wheels not rims. Not sure why I wrote rims in the original post.

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