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will a -25 offset wheel work?

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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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will a -25 offset wheel work?

Need to know if a 10 wide wheel with a -25 offset work on my 1982 W350?

The truck has 6" lift springs and I am going to run a 37x13.5x20 on a 20x10 wheel.

My current wheels are 16x8 -13 offset but I found a set that are 20x10 -25 offset that I would like to get if they will work on the 1st gen.?

From what I can find thru google this wheel would be offset away from the axle approx 1/2" more than my current wheel....Does anyone know if that is correct?
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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I thought the offset # was in milimetres? If so -25 offset means the offset is about 1 inch.

As I understand it, those rims would probably stick out from the truck or make the tread stick out giving it a wider stance. I don't know if that's what you're looking for but just so you know.

So long as they'd clear the calipers and have a center hole that's big enough I can't see why they wouldn't work.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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I run 16x10's with a -25mm offset and they fit without a problem.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JAyers
I run 16x10's with a -25mm offset and they fit without a problem.
Do they stick out a little more than stock?

As I understand it factory rims are 0 offset so my current wheels at -13 are out about a 1/2" more and the -25 would be about a 1/2" more than that or out about 1" total more than stock.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JAyers
I run 16x10's with a -25mm offset and they fit without a problem.
Do you have any pictures of your wheel/suspension set up?
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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I dont have many pics that show how the truck sits width wize but heres afew pics of my tire/wheel combo that might give you an idea.....but keep in mind that my tires are 15.5in wide! The truck is factory height in the rear with an add-a-leaf in the front.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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JAyers, what size tires are they?
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Thank you for the pictures JAyers, beautiful 1st gen
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Joker,

I currently have 20"x10" wheels (-12mm offset) with 37"x13.5"x20" tires and a SkyJacker 6" lift. I have zero issues with this combo and in my opinion -25mm offset would be perfect.

Here are some pictures, not the best for the wheels and tires but at least some idea of what yours would look like.







Good luck with yours
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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IdahoSurveyor,

Thanks for those pictures! What a sweet truck! That is the look I am going for hope to have some pics up in the coming weeks.

Joker
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys! They are 375/55R16's or 33/15.5/16's.
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