Method 703 Wheels Installed (17x8.5" Matte Black)

[boraxman]

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[RaptrJr]

Do you guys have a link to the center caps? I bought at Discount Tire and just have the regular method caps.

The Ford Performance caps? I don't have a link but if you google Ford Performance Method center caps it should pop up.

 

[09jsw]

Do you have a lift on your truck? Looks perfect.

 

[boraxman]

Do you have a lift on your truck? Looks perfect.

No lift, stock suspension and tires.

 

[gdphillips]

Mine...

 

[Lion77]

What are you guy's thoughts on the changes in handling dynamics with the wider off-set?

My biggest concern was the change in scrub radius, but most off-road vehicles have a low sensitive to scrub due to the heigh of the suspension (very shallow angles vs. street cars which have wider angles and very limited travel).

The change in off-set is 0.78" per side, so not massive. Not really worried about hub bearings weight (increased loading) because the Bronco's (non-raptor) run the same hub bearings and they have factory wheel options that go from +55 out to +30 off-set ranges. Ford clearly designed the bearings (like any mfg.) with a range of off-sets in mind.

I was just curious noticeable it is on steering effort and feedback compared to +55, both off-road and on-road. I'm keeping stock tire size and suspension as well. Now if only Method would ship my darn wheels instead of changing the date on a daily basis...:

I love the stance at +35mm, it's just barely inside the fender, some like a tad of poke, which does look good, but I'm more performance minded than looks and +35mm brings it out enough to add in my opinion an "aggressive factory-like" appearance without being problematic in affecting scrub radius significantly.

 

[Lion77]

BTW, your track width has also now gone from 67.3 in to 68.9 inches. That's within 5 inches of the F-150 raptor which is 74" track width stock (not body width, the width from outer edge of wheel to wheel), but it's lower and considerably lighter that it's big brother. Also, a smidge wider than the regular F-150's which have the same track as the stock RR at 67.9 in.

Combine that with the Watts, slightly lower ride height than F-150 Raptor and it will out-handle it's big brother on tighter technical tracks / terrain hands down. It's a driver's truck and just the right size for the majority of off-road terrain.

 

[GLW]

Mine

 

[boraxman]

I was just curious noticeable it is on steering effort and feedback compared to +55, both off-road and on-road. I'm keeping stock tire size and suspension as well. Now if only Method would ship my darn wheels instead of changing the date on a daily basis...:

I could not feel any difference myself, on road anyhow, have not tried them off road yet. Hope you get yours soon...

 

[Lion77]

Meet too, waited several months for them to even be listed as back in stock on Method's website, then ordered via Tire Rack since it's free shipping and then got sucked into more of the waiting game. But I'll be patient and continue to wait.

 

[RaptrJr]

Since we are posting pictures. I went with the matte gray color

 

[Lion77]

Thanks for the pics, gives us a really good idea of how the offset affects "poke", looks like the side wall is just about flush with the OE mud-flaps, which is about what I was predicting based on other's photos of 703's, so I think my upgrade from OE flaps to Rokblokz XL's was a smart move with the added track width. I'll post some photos on this thread after the 705's finally ship.

BTW, awesome pics guys, this truck looks SOOO much better WITHOUT the bead locks. I hate them more every day, but alas, it was the only SGM RR in my area at the time.

The other side of the coin is that 703's / 705's don't seem to really hold on to dirt too much and due to their simple spoke design are fairly easy to clean off, huge plus cause my factory bead locks were a PITA with all the recesses and details on the spokes.

They also tuck in pretty good where some of the Ford OE wheels, the spokes stick out really far and are prone to rock rash. These at least allow for some sidewall protection.

 

[Lion77]

Hub Centering Rings for 106.1mm Wheels (4pcs) – Rocktrix Offroad

If anyone needs aluminum rings for durability, see link above. Some people don't have issues (or maybe aren't that picky about wheel vibration), some report needing rings. Allegedly, lug centric is all you theoretically should need but who knows, clearly, it's an issue for SOME and ring help you get proper lug alignment during the torquing process.

That's all they do, they are not load bearing and never have been, only serve to help align the wheel stud holes to studs at the concentric lugnuts then center it. Problem is, not all the techs are careful during the installation, so this more or less weeds out user error.

My TireRack order finally shipped for the 705's and it comes with hub centric rings, lugnuts and key, but not sure if Tire Rack uses plastic rings or aluminum (guessing they are plastic). If plastic, I may switch them out for aluminum over after next tire rotation since the plastic will wear out much faster from tire rotations (will likely chip and gouge from pulling the wheels on and off).

What are centering rings and how do they function on your wheels Our fitment specialist Dave breaks it down in under a minute! #cartips #autotech #aftermarketwheels | Tire Rack | Facebook

If you do your own rotations, you may not need them since you can be diligent in the torqing process and follow star pattern, use a calibrated torque wrench and then finally round the world the last time.

Impact guns with torque sticks are notorious for being all over the place with applied torque, but with service garages, it's not always about quality of service sadly.

 

[Lion77]

Sorry for the dirty pics , I tried to keep it SG-13. First truck on this forum with 705's in 17x8.5 ET+35. Stock 285/70R17 KO3's, stock suspension. Pro Cal tuned with Rokblockz XL mudflaps.

 

[Parknas54]

Everyone’s trucks look great. For the ones who bought their wheels from Ford, roughly how long did it take to get them delivered? I ordered some but Ford doesn’t offer tracking. Thanks!

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