How to run Method 703s on a Bronco?? (also BORA spacers)

[razehound]

So I'm looking to switch over to method 703s from my stock wheel. Its my understanding that these are some of the most popular offroad wheels out there, and many bronco owners run them.

However, I could use some help understanding how. The method 703s have a hub bore of 106.25mm, where the bronco hub bore is 93.1mm. I also want to put on BORA 0.75" spacers, which list a hub bore of 106mm. So by my understanding, in order to use these wheels, I need to:

use 93.1 to 106 hub centric rings with the BORA spacer over the ring, then the method wheel on the spacer?

How do all the decimals reconcile? The wheel is 106.25, the spacer says 106, many rings say 106.1. Are these all the same? or do I need a spacer that is exactly 106.25 for the methods? and so on. If I have the choice between 93.1 to 106 or 93.1 to 106.1 adapter rings, which do I choose? Seems like the 106.1 would match the wheel better, but is too big for the BORA spacer?

Just looking to wrap my head around how people run aftermarket wheels, since apparently wheels and spacers dont seem to come in 93.1mm bore.

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[BD6G]

I use the Method/Ford Performance 703s that are hub centric and made for the Bronco.

 

[razehound]

I use the Method/Ford Performance 703s that are hub centric and made for the Bronco.

Are those different from the ones available through method?

https://www.methodracewheels.com/co...ucts/703-method-bronze?variant=52002742796657

I'm confused because when I put in the vehicle fitment info on their website it directs me to these, but they also list 106.25. So is there some special version that is not visible publicly?

 

[BD6G]

Are those different from the ones available through method?

https://www.methodracewheels.com/co...ucts/703-method-bronze?variant=52002742796657

I'm confused because when I put in the vehicle fitment info on their website it directs me to these, but they also list 106.25. So is there some special version that is not visible publicly?

These are sold through Ford Performance it was a partnership with Method to make the wheel hub centric to the Bronco. It does limit your offset if you wanted a different offset.

https://www.ford.com/product/20212024-bronco-17-x-85-method-wheel-kit-bronze-p4000006554?gmcid=marketplace-gs-cta-accessories&searchid=20643481100|157311292289|pla-293946777986&fcid=pse_20643481100_google-pla&ef_id=CjwKCAjwgajSBhBEEiwASicJU3J-tZ7oQBeP85T8KJLoj0OVoFLgk5fpboEHLy0LZnZisddk9-yPNxoCw9AQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!2519!3!676763613569!!!g!293946777986!!20643481100!157311292289&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20643481100&gclid=CjwKCAjwgajSBhBEEiwASicJU3J-tZ7oQBeP85T8KJLoj0OVoFLgk5fpboEHLy0LZnZisddk9-yPNxoCw9AQAvD_BwE

edited to add they have Black, gray and white available as well through Ford.

 

[Magic88]

These are 709's with the 106.25 bore. we just installed the little sleave that comes with the wheels, zero issues, drives nice and smooth at 75+ mph down the highway. Personally I'd find the offset that gives you the look you are chasing and ditch the spacers.

 

[razehound]

These are sold through Ford Performance it was a partnership with Method to make the wheel hub centric to the Bronco. It does limit your offset if you wanted a different offset.

https://www.ford.com/product/20212024-bronco-17-x-85-method-wheel-kit-bronze-p4000006554?gmcid=marketplace-gs-cta-accessories&searchid=20643481100|157311292289|pla-293946777986&fcid=pse_20643481100_google-pla&ef_id=CjwKCAjwgajSBhBEEiwASicJU3J-tZ7oQBeP85T8KJLoj0OVoFLgk5fpboEHLy0LZnZisddk9-yPNxoCw9AQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!2519!3!676763613569!!!g!293946777986!!20643481100!157311292289&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20643481100&gclid=CjwKCAjwgajSBhBEEiwASicJU3J-tZ7oQBeP85T8KJLoj0OVoFLgk5fpboEHLy0LZnZisddk9-yPNxoCw9AQAvD_BwE

edited to add they have Black, gray and white available as well through Ford.

I see. Very helpful information thank you!

Puts me in a bit of a pinch. I really was looking for 0.75" spacers in order to get the tires aligned with the sasquatch flares (if using a +35 offset and 11.5" wide tires), but I dont think that 6x5.5 93.1mm bore 0.75" spacers exist... closest I can find are the BORAs which are 106 bore or Borne which is 1" wide.

 

[razehound]

These are 709's with the 106.25 bore. we just installed the little sleave that comes with the wheels, zero issues, drives nice and smooth at 75+ mph down the highway. Personally I'd find the offset that gives you the look you are chasing and ditch the spacers.

Yeah unfortunately the 703s only come in a +35 or +0, and +0 is way too wide for me. I'd love a +20 or +18, but I value the bead-grips more and those dont come in that offset. Unless you count the KMC impact, which are of course sold out...

 

[Magic88]

Yeah unfortunately the 703s only come in a +35 or +0, and +0 is way too wide for me. I'd love a +20 or +18, but I value the bead-grips more and those dont come in that offset. Unless you count the KMC impact, which are of course sold out...

Mine are 0 offset, sasquatch flares, sits flush with them. 17x8.5 rim, no spacers

 

[razehound]

Mine are 0 offset, sasquatch flares, sits flush with them. 17x8.5 rim, no spacers

11.5 wide tires? the math doesnt check out. You lose 0.5" of outside width, and gain 1.2" from the wheel. so you're 0.7" past where the outside of the tire sits normally.

Now that not a huge number, and if you just mean that it matches up visually then yeah sure. But I'm weird and Id rather have tuck than poke!

 

[Magic88]

11.5 wide tires? the math doesnt check out. You lose 0.5" of outside width, and gain 1.2" from the wheel. so you're 0.7" past where the outside of the tire sits normally.

Now that not a huge number, and if you just mean that it matches up visually then yeah sure. But I'm weird and Id rather have tuck than poke!

Factory tires, sasquatch goodyear 315's

You're way more particular than I was,

 

[razehound]

Factory tires, sasquatch goodyear 315's

You're way more particular than I was,

lol you should see my other posts... haha obsessive is the word I use

 

[BluebroncoNC]

I ran method's on my last bronco, had to use a spacer in there. Had one tech leave it on the tire they rotated to the spare. Didn't take a few seconds driving down the street to realize something was wrong. Vibration hell.

 

[Brian_B]

Puts me in a bit of a pinch. I really was looking for 0.75" spacers in order to get the tires aligned with the sasquatch flares (if using a +35 offset and 11.5" wide tires)

Yeah unfortunately the 703s only come in a +35 or +0, and +0 is way too wide for me.

Huh?

+35 with a 0.75" spacer would be virtually identical to a +12 offset, and really hard to distinguish from a 0 offset unless you are out there with a ruler.

Get the right conic lug nuts and you won't require a hubcentric spacer. Sure, it would be nice and you can still get a hubcentric adapter, but you won't ~require~ it and won't need the spacer. I agree with a lot of others above - don't use a spacer unless you have to. You can get a hubcentric adapter without a spacer if you really want one though.

I've been running KMCs without a hubcentric adapter for a long time now, I've never had an issue with them vibrating or coming loose. I'm also religious about torquing them in the proper pattern to the proper torque spec.

 

[razehound]

Huh?

+35 with a 0.75" spacer would be virtually identical to a +12 offset, and really hard to distinguish from a 0 offset unless you are out there with a ruler.

Get the right conic lug nuts and you won't require a hubcentric spacer. Sure, it would be nice and you can still get a hubcentric adapter, but you won't ~require~ it and won't need the spacer. I agree with a lot of others above - don't use a spacer unless you have to. You can get a hubcentric adapter without a spacer if you really want one though.

I've been running KMCs without a hubcentric adapter for a long time now, I've never had an issue with them vibrating or coming loose. I'm also religious about torquing them in the proper pattern to the proper torque spec.

+35 - 19 = 16mm effective offset

And yes, I agree that 0.6" of difference isn't much to the eye, but I'm not choosing my wheel setup off of looks, I'm going off mechanical optimization. I believe you've seen my other post looking at scrub radius and net moment arm.

Good to know about the conic lug nuts. And yeah, I think I'm going to shy away from a spacer. Honestly after looking at those graphs in the other thread I want to sit right at 35 or 30mm with 35" tires anyway. If there's rubbing with 315s at 35mm, then I'll switch to 11.5" width or at most add a 5mm slip on.

 

[Brian_B]

+35 - 19 = 16mm effective offset

Right… but I’ve not seen a +16 wheel for sale.

Good luck with the mechanical optimization

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