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Old May 6, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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Im looking to upgrade from stock steel wheels and tires on my 98 3/4 t 4X4.

Im wanting to run a 285, 295, 305, or 315 - not sure which. What is the correct backspacing to get for an aftermarket rim? What widths are you guys using? (Id prefer to go with 8")

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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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Swap the rubber from the 01??? That would give you the right setup to look stock..
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Old May 6, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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I have pictures of my new 285 mastercraft courser C/T's in my Gallery. I think they look good. Check Ebay for rims. Some stores on there have great deals. I like a lot of the Eagle Alloy wheels myself.

Eric
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Old May 7, 2005 | 07:35 AM
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Originally posted by Lil Dog
Swap the rubber from the 01??? That would give you the right setup to look stock..
From what Ive been told - they wont fit without taking some metal off the rear drums and steering knuckle. Dont know for sure
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Old May 7, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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I am running 16x8 w/4.5 backspacing. I don't like the tires sticking out too far past the fender, so I went with the 4.5 BS on the Pro-comp Xtreme rims. For tires I am running S.S. Radials 285/75/16, they measure 34" Diameter. See pic in my gallery.
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Old May 7, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Neil - thanks a lot. Just what I was after. Itoo find that the 10" rims stick out too farl.
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