Backspacing question
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Backspacing question
What is the biggest backspacing we can run without rubbing, front and back?
Weird question I know, but I ran across some really nice rims and tires 20x9 with a 6in backspacing. They are aftermarket that were on a dodge ram.
Weird question I know, but I ran across some really nice rims and tires 20x9 with a 6in backspacing. They are aftermarket that were on a dodge ram.
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fronts no more than 4.5" backspace if you want your full turning capabilities
rear 5 to 5.5"
Thats considering most 20's are in 9 to 10" wide
Also why do you want such a big/wide wheel? It wont turn for nothing if you dont have power steering. And it just looks goofy since they came stock with 15x6
rear 5 to 5.5"
Thats considering most 20's are in 9 to 10" wide
Also why do you want such a big/wide wheel? It wont turn for nothing if you dont have power steering. And it just looks goofy since they came stock with 15x6
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I found 4 KMC Surges on CL for $120 20x9 with tires. They cost $315 per wheel new. 2 needed to be fixed and tires replaced other 2 are mint and had damn near new tires on them. Couldnt pass it up. I dont plan on dropping the truck like I want to, because I actually use my bed, haul my bike. The IMO the stockers look goofy, tucked under way too much. I want to fill my wheel wells and maintain the ride I have, I also converted to power steering.
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I have 15x6 upfront with 225/50's and 245/50's out back and my wheel well is filled up nicely with my 3/5 drop
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Well, I got them put on. I have $300 dollars tied up in these. Only problem is, now I can tell how off something is. There is more space on the left side rear wheel well then the right, and my driver side front rubs a bit on the fender and the passenger side doesnt. A little messaging and its corrected. Now I just gotta get it one color, maybe a rattle can job is in order.
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The rear end is not "square" under the truck. It's slightly offset to the left.
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Looks like the money would have been better spent on a lot of other things. Bling wheels and rattle can paint, that's the ticket. The truck is going to scream hillbilly redneck high school kid. But then I was one once too and nobody could tell me anything then either. Hope you have power steering
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Looks like the money would have been better spent on a lot of other things. Bling wheels and rattle can paint, that's the ticket. The truck is going to scream hillbilly redneck high school kid. But then I was one once too and nobody could tell me anything then either. Hope you have power steering
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