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Rim backspacing

Old Jan 7, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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Im going to order some 16x10 rims this evening or tomorrow and want to know if 4.5" of backspacing. Will 305/70R16 tires rub too bad. I am going to put a leveling kit on the truck to allow better fit. I would rather not have the tires stick out of the fender too much but I know I will have to deal with a little bit of stickingout. Hopeing 4.5 inches will be enough.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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Its going to be close w/o the leveling kit. I have 305/70/16 on on 16x10 wheel but they have 4 inch backspacing. I have a 3 inch lift and they are like about a half an inch from rubbing at full turn. Its going to be close w/o the leveling kit, i'm gonna say that they will rub a bit.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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if you're getting 305/70/16s you can get a 8inch wide wheel. That'll help you a bit, still might rub with no lift.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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I am going with the 10 inch rim so that when I do put a 5 or so inch lift and 35's then I wony have to buy rims again. trying to save some money in the long run. I am going to try and find 4" backspacing rims that I want. These rims wont put too much added pressure on the bearings and axles will they.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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I have never had any trouble nor know of anybody that has had trouble.....

What wheels are you wanting if you dont mind me askin?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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IM getting american eagle alloy 16x10 style 187. I ordered them last night so they shold be here the end of this week or beginning of next, right around the time my tires get here. I cant wait for them to get here so I can put them on.
 
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