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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Back Spacing????

looking at a 18/9 wheel with a 4.53 back spacing and a -12mm offset. Will these stick out way to far? I would like them stick out more than stock but nothing crazy. Anybody have pics of wheels with an offset like this? wheel shopping is a pain in the a**!!!
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Yes, they will stick out way too far. Try to find something around 5.5" to 6" backspacing for a 18x9

Wheel shopping can be a huge pita.. I found so many that Iliked but none in the backspacing for these trucks. Check out Centerline, they have some cool styles in the backspacing needed.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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American Racing....
17 x 8.5
15 offset
5 3/8 back space
No rubbing issues

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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Thanks guys that helps out a ton. Im gonna try to stay stock suspension with 33x12.50s on 18x9s. Anybody got pictures of non lifted trucks with aftermarket wheels and tires? lets see em.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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i just ordered a set of 18x9 alba's w/ 5.5" backspace today. also ordered a set of nitto 325/65/18 grapplers (35x13). i have 2" leveling spacers up front and im crossing my fingers i wont have any rubbing. i will let you know how it turns out this weekend, but i would guess that you would at least need a leveling kit to clear 35's.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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sorry i read your post wrong, i thought it said 35's instead of 33's

i wouldnt think you would have a problem w' 33's.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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Its got worn out 33" BFG mud terrains on it now no problems at all. I would love to go bigger and put a lift on it but i work the truck too much to loose any functionality. I am planning on buying a goose neck soon to haul a jeep and a bunch of atv's so a lift doesn't seem practical. Does the 2" spacer level the truck pretty good? My truck doesn't seem far from level now and i would hate for the front to be higher than the back.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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my truck sits perfectly level w/ the 2" spacers, i love it. i will try to post some pics this weekend after the install.
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