Let me start by saying I've spent the last few days reading and searching the forum and net before deciding to create a new post. I haven't quite got the answers I need and feel I need more guidance before pulling the trigger on a set of zero offset rims.
This is not another "will it fit" question.
Background: The workshop that installed my bullbar managed to butcher the original fenders on my stock 2009 MN Triton GLX-R. I thought great! Good enough excuse to add some Kut Snake flares to the build. Now, the 2inch lift kit gets installed this Tuesday, the flares and a snorkel get installed on Wednesday and then it's off to the tyre shop on Thursday for rims and rubber.
Needing to fill the new wider guards, I've searched the forum and decided on some 265/70r17 BFG A/Ts and some 17x8 0 Dynamic Steel Sunraysias.
Learning a thing or two from the forum, I will be installing a tail shaft spacer and requesting a finger balance for the steel rims to reduce the chances of shudder and vibration.
So here's my question: Has anyone running a zero offset had any wear-and-tear issues or handling issues resulting from the zero offset rims? A Google search offers some generic Cons to wider than factory offset being increased stress on bearings and suspension components. Has anyone had any breakages?
Dilemma: I'm building this truck quickly before going to work in a very remote part of WA soon. I really don't want to have any reliability issues as a result of the above set up. The alternative is repairing the original fenders and putting the same size A/Ts on the stock 17x7.5 -38 GLX-R mags (sacrificing the tough stance I wanted).
To the zero offset guys... experiences?
To the mechanical gurus... thoughts?