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Old 04-09-2007, 07:41 PM
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What is the correct backspacing and offset required on a 2500 4x4 for no rubbing?
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My rims are +25mm offset, they are 20 x 8.5 with 305 50 20 tires

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Morkable, if i got with 17in rims would the same offset apply?s
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Old 04-09-2007, 08:53 PM
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anyone know for sure what offset and backspaing i should be looking for?
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The stock 17x8 Dodge wheels are about 6.2" backspace and +42mm offset. The closer you get to that the less chance of rubbing or sticking out the fender wheel wells.
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here is a pic of my wheels the backspacing is 4.5
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what size wheels and tires are those rat?
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But do they rub at all?

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i have the xd boss hoss 17x9 5.7 backspacing, i forgot the offset!!!!!! no rubbing with 33's and will let u know soon about 37's
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