New wheels, backspacing question.

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Apr 10, 2007 | 09:32 PM

piperca

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New wheels, backspacing question.

I'm planning on 17x9 Eagle 187's, which have a 5" backspace and +2mm offset. What results should I see on my 99 2WD with 285's?

If someone has a better suggestion, please say!

Apr 10, 2007 | 10:08 PM

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They'll stick out about an inch, inch 1/2 further than your current ones.

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Apr 10, 2007 | 10:38 PM

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That's something I can live with, thanks Phox!

Apr 14, 2007 | 09:19 PM

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Okay, I got new tires on, Nitto Terra Grappler 285-75-16, but left the stock steel wheels, which are 16x6.5, 4.75" backspace.

If I change the current wheel to a 16x8 wheel with 4.5" to 5.0" backspace, will I see much of the tire protruding from the fender? The truck is a 2WD, so I'd like to keep the tires inside, if I can.