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Old 10-28-2006, 07:03 PM
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Wheel back space question

I have a set of centerline 18x9 with 4.5 back space. Will these set the tire out very far? What is the back space on the stock wheels? I really do not want the wheels to stick out vary far. I am thinking BFG At KO 285/65/18 or 305/65/18 or maybe Toyo MT 33/12.5/18.

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going to stick way out better get some flares
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Originally Posted by iflych52
I have a set of centerline 18x9 with 4.5 back space. Will these set the tire out very far? What is the back space on the stock wheels? I really do not want the wheels to stick out vary far. I am thinking BFG At KO 285/65/18 or 305/65/18 or maybe Toyo MT 33/12.5/18.

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I believe the stock backspacing is 6.25" or pretty close to that. So your new wheels will stick out about 1.75", plus another 0.5" because they are 1" wider. So around 2.25" total.

FYI, this will be very hard on your ball joints.
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Originally Posted by adamkn
I believe the stock backspacing is 6.25" or pretty close to that. So your new wheels will stick out about 1.75", plus another 0.5" because they are 1" wider. So around 2.25" total.

FYI, this will be very hard on your ball joints.


That is why I kept the stockers and had them sandblasted and powdercoated black. It didn't change the backspacing and I didn't want my wheels sticking way out.





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Thanks much fellas, Cool idea Tex on the Powder coat!
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