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what backspacing and offset should i get?

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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by olyelr
I second that.


My 12" wide aluminum wheels only had 3 5/8" backspacing... I could almost rub 33's with 6" of lift. It might look cool sticking out like that, but it makes it much easier to rub the fenders, and makes for much more stress on the wheel bearings, ball joints and steering components.
yes I totally forgot to mention how much harder less backspacing is on the axle...thats why almost all the heavy duty trucks have most of the rim if not all as backspacing.(look at semi front wheels)...it changes the center of the load to the stronger center of the axle from weaker outer areas and wheel bearings....
 
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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damn thats true never thought of that now maybe when i put new ball joints and wheel bearings in it mightttttttttttt stay good for longer then what lets say 2 weeks? lol
 
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