Ride expectations with +25 offset

[flip215]

I’m thinking about replacing my stock non beadlock wheels with a RRW 17x8.5 +25 offset wheel. Keeping my stock KO3s, is there any noticeable difference (better or worse) I should expect with the ride quality. Thanks for any feedback.

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[superj]

changing offset won't affect how smooth your truck rides.

it may feel odd for a few days if you ride a part of a highway that is worn a particular way as the tires will ride in a different section so you may feel like its moving a little more, side to side. otherwise, offset won't make it bumpier or smoother.

 

[RaptorME]

I have the Roush +25 on mine, I didn't notice anything different.

 

[ryanO]

I have the Roush +25 on mine, I didn't notice anything different.

Where did you find those wheels? I'd love a set but I can't source any.

 

[RaptorME]

Ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325444194643

 

[KnightRaptor]

I have the Roush +25 on mine, I didn't notice anything different.

Ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325444194643

Would it fit 2024 Ranger Raptor stock tires and did you have to mod anything like crash bars?
any rubbing? how much to they stick out or are they closed to stock?

I like the Roush wheels. Thinking of replacing my RR beadlocks…

 

[donkey]

You will have a slightly firmer ride, and slightly more tracking on the freeway and bump steer.

Source: I run 17x9 +25 wheels on stock tires.

 

[Deleted member 14212]

I’m thinking about replacing my stock non beadlock wheels with a RRW 17x8.5 +25 offset wheel. Keeping my stock KO3s, is there any noticeable difference (better or worse) I should expect with the ride quality. Thanks for any feedback.

If you swap to 17x8.5 +25 wheels with your stock KO3s, the ride won’t change much. You might notice slightly more road noise or a firmer feel over bumps, but it’s subtle.


The wheels will push the tires out a bit, giving a wider stance and a touch more stability in corners. Steering may feel slightly heavier at low speeds, but nothing major.

 

[Deleted member 14212]

If you swap to 17x8.5 +25 wheels with your stock KO3s, the ride won’t change much. You might notice slightly more road noise or a firmer feel over bumps, but it’s subtle.


The wheels will push the tires out a bit, giving a wider stance and a touch more stability in corners. Steering may feel slightly heavier at low speeds, but nothing major.

Just double-check fender clearance, especially if you plan off-roading, since the +25 offset moves the tires outward a bit.

 

[RaptorME]

I've had no clearance issues but I don't offroad. I can't imagine it being a problem with stock-width wheels and stock tires.

 

[Lion77]

If you push it hard offroad, some people have reported moderate rubbing with ET +25s (dunes in UAE).

Ive not seen a single report of rubbing with stock tires on +30 or greater offsets, so that would be the safest bet to avoid possibly needing to trim.

I got Method 705s in +35 offset, planning on going to Silver Lake in August this year so well see how it goes.

 

[cc1999]

Where did you find those wheels? I'd love a set but I can't source any.

$ 800 bucks for a set 4 .
One of the best deal on RR wheels out there.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325444194643

 

[cc1999]

If you push it hard offroad, some people have reported moderate rubbing with ET +25s (dunes in UAE).

Ive not seen a single report of rubbing with stock tires on +30 or greater offsets, so that would be the safest bet to avoid possibly needing to trim.

I got Method 705s in +35 offset, planning on going to Silver Lake in August this year so well see how it goes.

Yep.
I could easily see that being true.

‘I run +30 17x8.5s with stock 285/70R17s and I am close to the front crash bars at full steering lock in reverse. A +25 would be slightly closer then my +30s.

Not likely to be anything to worry about. It would mostly be a rare situation that could potentially create a brief very minor rub. Nothing I would ever worry about.

 

[cc1999]

You will have a slightly firmer ride, and slightly more tracking on the freeway and bump steer.

Source: I run 17x9 +25 wheels on stock tires.

If you swap to 17x8.5 +25 wheels with your stock KO3s, the ride won’t change much. You might notice slightly more road noise or a firmer feel over bumps, but it’s subtle.


The wheels will push the tires out a bit, giving a wider stance and a touch more stability in corners. Steering may feel slightly heavier at low speeds, but nothing major.

I would say your both pretty spot on.
‘I run the stock tire size on +30 rims and you both described what I have seen first hand with mine.

Note: An alignment can fix a little bit of that steering difference, 30+ mm wider track will exaggerate the oe alignment spec.

I had an alignment done on my 24 model RR at the first oil change with the +30 rims and that did improve the twitchy or faster steering that was caused by the widen track width from the +30s I run. I plan to do the same with my other 2 RRs soon as it’s time for first oil changes.

 

[ryanO]

$ 800 bucks for a set 4 .
One of the best deal on RR wheels out there.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325444194643

Wow! That is incredible

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