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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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Wheel backspacing

So im goin with 35" tires and a 4" lift on my 95 f250. 16" wheels are the smallest a can fit with my brakes, I'm planning on getting Mickey rhopnsons's classic lock wheels. I'm wondering what would be a good backspacing? I don't want the tire sticking out much past the fenders, but I also want to have full turning radius without tearing up my fender metal. I heard something like 2" spacers could be an option with less backspacing? Thnxs
 
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get 16" rims, that are 10" wide, with a 4" backspacing. You shouldn't have any problems turning at full lock. Do not put spacers on.
 
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Originally Posted by bluemtn95ford
So im goin with 35" tires and a 4" lift on my 95 f250. 16" wheels are the smallest a can fit with my brakes, I'm planning on getting Mickey rhopnsons's classic lock wheels. I'm wondering what would be a good backspacing? I don't want the tire sticking out much past the fenders, but I also want to have full turning radius without tearing up my fender metal. I heard something like 2" spacers could be an option with less backspacing? Thnxs

Well lets see. Your choices are.....
4.25 or 4.25. Hmmmmm I say go with the 4.25


As for spacers, that would give you 2" LESS backspacing and shoving the wheel out 2". Then you would have a REAL ghetto ride
 
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