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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Will this work 5.50 back-space

I am trying to find out if a 20x9 wheel with 5.50 back space on 37x13.50 tire will work on a 6 inch lifted 2000 Excursion??? I know 4.5 is stock but what would be the problems I would run in to
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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From what I recall, backspacing is calculated from the back lip of the rim so a 5.5" bs would cause your tire to rub on either the leafs or some other suspension part.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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I agree with CanadianSmokie. You're gonna want 4.5" backspacing to minimize tire rub on the leafs.
 
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