It just depends on how much rubbing you feel like putting up with. Also, rubbing the inside (frame, sway bar, idler arm) isn't as bad or noticable as rubbing the outside (body).

Personally, I think you'd be fine with that setup and rubbing would be pretty minor. Thats about a 33x12.00 and with a 16x8 w/ 4.5" BS the rim is about centered, which moves the tire out more than a 16x7 with the same backspacing would (Brew's), but less than a 8" wheel with less BS (like me).

I ran 33x12.50 on 15x8 3.5 BS and had some minor rubbing on the outside (body). Hammering the firewall seam would probably have eliminated that.


Currently I'm running 35x12.5 on the same wheels with about 3" of lift, firewall seam has been pounded. I do get some rubbing still on hard bumps when turned, but it doesn't happen enough to really bug me. There are also some rub marks on my TC idler arm, but its not something I've ever noticed while driving and must only happen at full turn.




I think Brew meant 285's...