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4.5 or 5.0 backspacing

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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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4.5 or 5.0 backspacing

I need some help I just got my 38.5x15.5x20 tires for my truck and Im not sure if I should get rims with 4.5 or 5.0 backspacing I dont want them to stick out real far I am getting fender flares but still dont want them to stick out. Also I am looking at 10 inch wide rims any help or pics would help greatly thank you
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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Get the most backspacing you can. The factory wheels are very high in backspacing, and since you are going at least 2" wider than stock, you'll want as much backspacing as you can get.

If you can get 5", go for it. If you can get more like 6", that would be even better.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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any one know what the factory back spacing is?
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