Amarok Wheel Offsets, Part 1

Amarok Wheel Offsets, Part 1

[@bodgerover]

I am impressed you are answering all the questions. So I have 20" wheels with a +35 offset. Can I fit 275/55/20's to get a little more sidewall? Currently running 265/50/20 with no issues.

[@rhetth-s8082]

Thats 32". It should be okay on p35.

[@Bsteazy]

Yeah I reckon Rhett is right on, seen a few of the guys on Modrok run that size on stock wheels, offset is circa 43 from memory.

[@ignaciosevil1944]

I’m about to get braid wheels but might go for like +4 offset

[@tomasbruna3972]

Hi Rhett, thanks for sharing, very helpfull video. I have a 2011 Trendline with the stock 245/70 r16 tire size. I've done some research in different 4wd forums but im still not sure if I can fit 265/75 r 16 tires with the stock rims. I dont mind if it rubs at full lock. Greetings from Chile!

[@rhetth-s8082]

Hi Tomas! Unfortunately, 265 75 16 tyres cannot fit on any of the vw 16" rims, not just because they will hit the chassis at full lock, but also because they would hit both the knuckle and the upper control arm. You could consider the 235 85 16 tyre size if you want to keep your rims.

[@tomasbruna3972]

​@@rhetth-s8082 Thanks! Do you know if the 265/70 fit? I would rather have a wider thread pattern than the 235

[@rhetth-s8082]

@@tomasbruna3972 no, a 265 70 16 also wont fit, but a 255 70 16 will.

[@tomasbruna3972]

@@rhetth-s8082 Ok, thanks for the quick answer!

[@ld9366]

Of course you can fit without problems 265/75/16 or 275 70 16 bfg without lift or rubbing...I have 275 70 16 , et 62 , and it's work and ride perfectly in and off road.

[@bradchamings7272]

Hi Rhett, I have a 13 Highline, with the standard 245/65/17 +49 currently fitted. The car is getting a bullbar and suspension to suit that, so about a 30mm raise. Given this, and the video, will a 265/75/16 fit without any scrub on the inside chassis rail with a +35 offset? Thanks for the help and video.

[@rhetth-s8082]

Hi. A 265 75 16 on pos35 will fit fine regardless of lift.

[@bendiver6224]

Hey Rhett thanks for the very informative video. I have a question regarding legal tyre sizes for Qld. I am looking at fitting 265/65/18 to my amarok which comes standard with 255/55/18. Would these be legal? Cheers

[@rhetth-s8082]

The original diameter is 30" and you are proposing to go to 32". I think qld has laws that allow that, although perhaps only if you only have 1" or less suspension lift. I suggest you look into that if you care.

[@bendiver6224]

Thanks mate - yes no suspension lifts so I think it will be fine - tyresize.com indicates a 41mm difference in diameter which is below the 50mm allowed in Qld. Cheers👍

[@Bsteazy]

Great vid man. On some forums I’ve seen people run 285/60r18 no lift on 18x9 30+ My Rok is a mall crawler and I want to put a bug set of HT Tyres on for handling and to make it look not so pussy haha. With say Scorpion Verde which have a more rounded wall being HT, do you think it would work no lift (I’ve actually lowered the rear too using susd spacers to load my bikes easier, not that it matters in the rear).

[@rhetth-s8082]

Yes they should work

[@Bsteazy]

@@rhetth-s8082 Thanks for the quick response :)

[@mikkocarlos5913]

Hi Rhett, could I run 285/70/17 on a 17x8.5 , offset of +20 on my 2011 highline amarok? Thank you, by the way, your content info is appreciated! Cheers!

[@rhetth-s8082]

Yes.

[@Ottesen23]

Nice video, been looking at this many many times. I need some help. I have a 2014 auto with currently 275/55-19" with e43 (stock was 255/55), and i want a bit bigger tire + all seasons ( i live in Norway. My winter rims are 8x17" with e49, and i want a 265/70-17 on there. I see you write 17x8 rim with same et i have and 265/70... are you sure that will fit ? My current tire is very close to uca and this new one will be 6mm closer (rim) but 275 down to 265... tho higher tire. Please help and thank you a bunch if you do :)

[@rhetth-s8082]

If you have Aldos, 17x8 +49, the tyre size 265 70 17 has been fitted to those many times.

[@Ottesen23]

@@rhetth-s8082 Don't have Aldos, but same measurements. The ones i have now is so close to the uca with et 43, with et49 even closer to the uca but from 275 down to 265 tho

[@rhetth-s8082]

@@Ottesen23 tyre model also plays a role. The width stated is the section width, the width at the sidewalls, which is influenced by the rim width. The tread width is open to a lot of variation. A 55 series tyre might have a wide tread area. And the model you have might be wide. I swapped from a 285 tyre to a 295 and the tread got 30mm wider! Mickey Thompson P3 and Cooper StMaxx have particularly wide treads.

[@Ottesen23]

@@rhetth-s8082 Thanks :)

[@Ottesen23]

@@rhetth-s8082 Just wanted to give feedback and a thanks, i just fitted my old winter rims now with 265/70r17 on the 17x8" et49. No scrubbing and no poke, it clears the uca pretty well, using Nokian Rotiiva AT tires. Only bad thing is that i could have used a 275/70 and still had clearance, but would be close or maybe scrub a tad on the mudflaps, thanks again Rhett :)

[@michaelpage7942]

Hi Rhett, can you recommend a 32 in tyre for the standard core model rims?

[@rhetth-s8082]

Try a 235 85 16, if that doesnt fit try a 7.50R16.

[@JASON-rq5gl]

Hi, I have a 2015 Volkswagen amarok (Highline), it came with the stock 255/55/19 tyres with obviously 19inch alloys. Went to a local garage and he said I could have some new Velare 20inch alloys with cooper discoverer at3 255/55/20 tyres. Is this OK? Always thought when increasing the alloy size you had to reduce the tyre size to keep the diameter of the wheel the same so it didn't affect the speedo or any other complications. So to recap I currently have 19inch alloys with 255/55/19 tyres and garage says put 20inch alloys on with 255/55/20 tyres on.

[@rhetth-s8082]

Normally lower profile tyres are fitted, but i think the bigger fitment would fill the guards better, be a more practical tyre, and go some way towards making your speedo more accurate. Depends how and where you drive it whether you want a lower profile tyre, they are more prone to damage. Tyre availability and cost may also be playing a role in his thinking.

[@JASON-rq5gl]

Thx for reply, I was thinking that a 255/45/20 was going to be fitted with the new 20in alloys to keep the diameter the same as the original 255/55/19 the amarok came with. I will not be doing much off road with this vehicle apart from when I take my son camping, main reason I got it was for my job and carrying my tools for wood work, so it's mainly around the city. The main reason I asked the question about the garage increasing the diameter by an inch was that I was concerned about if it could do any damage to the amarok as differential, engine, affecting fuel usage ect ect. Is there anything to be concerned about or will it be ok.

[@rhetth-s8082]

@@JASON-rq5gl there is nothing to be concerned about with fitting 31" tyres rather than 30". Also be aware that some amaroks came with a tyre placard showing a 31" tyre as being approved (i think it was a 265/60R18). They wont affect fuel use, but they will make your odometer, tripmeter, and fuel consumption readouts slightly innaccurate. Multiply your tripmeter by 32 and divide by 31, you will travel a bit further than what the dashboard says due to the larger circumference. And multiply your fuel consumption readout by 31 and divide by 32, because it doesnt know you are travelling further it says your consumption is higher than what it is.

[@JASON-rq5gl]

@@rhetth-s8082 Thanks for replying again. That's good news and the reassurance I needed, you have been more than helpful. hopefully they will be fitted today.

[@jkreysa69]

Hello Rhett, I have amarok v6 with 20" wheel, Im lifting it 2" I want to go with 275/55r20 AT tires, What offset would you recommend for a 20x9 or 20x10 wheel? with no issues... thanks in advance for your help...

[@rhetth-s8082]

Hi. That tyre size is 32" overall diameter. An offset of +30 might be the best, to confidently avoid tyre rub against the chassis at full lock. If you want to take a risk, +35 or +40 might work, but its not worth the risk.

[@jkreysa69]

@@rhetth-s8082 thanks for the response, what do you think of 20x10 offset 25?

[@rhetth-s8082]

@@jkreysa69 thats a wide rim for the tyre, but aside from that the offset of +25mm is good, but there will be a bit of tyre poking beyond the flare.

[@jkreysa69]

@@rhetth-s8082 Thank you for your help

[@997speedy]

Hi mate, im looking to get some 17s steelies, i want to get 33s on with a cheap 35mm susd front lift, im thinking going for a 255/80/17. Would you recommend an offset of around et20 if i don't plan on using spacers?

[@997speedy]

plus im keen not to cut anything so avoiding the 295 option

[@rhetth-s8082]

My impression is that the steelies available off the shelf are et30 and et35? Et30 would be good with a 255 80 17. This tyre is 'technically' a 33 1/4" tyre. If you dont have flares and have a V6 i regard this a good choice, assuming you go offroad.

[@997speedy]

@@rhetth-s8082 yes that is correct im thinking 8 inch wide too. its a v6 and i want to be able to swap summer wheels on easily, and trying to avoid using spacers. thank you

[@997speedy]

and if i go 8.5j i can have an et20, not sure if that makes a difference?

[@rhetth-s8082]

@@997speedy et20 8inch wide is a good fit with a 285 70 17 (33").

[@scottjustin4774]

Hi Rhett I want to run 265/75/16 on a 16 inch rim +25 offset think this will be fine with stock hight

[@rhetth-s8082]

Totally fine with stock height. Depending on rim width you could have up to around 10mm of sidewall poke with standard flares, but even then it will look fine, no cop will pick or bother with that.

[@scottjustin4774]

@@rhetth-s8082 thanks bud

[@scottjustin4774]

They are 7 inch 16s

[@rhetth-s8082]

@@scottjustin4774 with 7" wide rims i reckon you wont have any sidewall poke if you have std flares.

[@scottjustin4774]

@@rhetth-s8082 thankyou Rhett