ok guys, i want to run shockwaves(shock and bag combo--bolt in) on the front of my truck. i am going to run 18inch wheels on the truck and was wondering what is the widest rim and tire i can run and what offset should i get? i want to run at least an 18x9.5 in the back and the widest i can in the front. wheels in back can stick out a little, but i guess on the front the tire would be touching the fender when laid out. sorry, just thought about it, guess the back wont be able to stick out either. im not sure though. i want a 5-6 inch static drop on the back. any help would greatly be appreciated. thanks

Bryan

 

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Not many here with either,

I'm running 18x9.5 all the way around with 6" back space,
295/45-18 up front (28.5 inches tall)
You could tuck the rears easy with another inch but I wouldn't go more than 6.25 on the front.

I'm running Hotchkis 2 ' springs.
If I were to bolt up some Shockwaves with a arms up front, I would have about 2.25-2.5 inches before My front tire would hit the inner fender when the bags were deflated.




It would look ok but it wouldn't lay flat.
I was contemplating running bags for the ride but it $$$, adds up fast,

I had bags on my s-10 with a weld in 4 link and the ride/handeling was amazing.

As far as spindes, I beleive that changes things as well,
I think they push the wheel out another 1/2 inch like knuckles on some lift kits??

At least thats what I have read,

 

i dont want the truck to lay out flat on the ground. i dont mind it but im not lookin to be like everyone else. i would like the truck to sit around a 4/6 type drop but i still want to be able to get over stuff. your 2/4 looks good though. maybe i could run a 3/5. do you think i could run your tire setup with a 3/5? i would love to run 295 in front and 305 or better out back. my brother runs 295's all the way around and it looks mean. it'll corner like crazy too. thanks for your help.

Bryan

 

Another inch lower would be real nice on my truck,
There's room,
I don't plan on hitting any large potholes but if I did the tire might bump the inner fender on a 3-5 drop but other that that it should be close.
Certain angles an the truck looks as if it really needs to go down another inch.

 

thanks for all your help. think ill try 3/5 and wheel setup like yours.