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Wheel and Tire advise - 16x11 on stock suspension

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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 03:50 PM
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Hey all,

Need some advise and from what I searched it didn't really answer my question. I found a good deal on some 16x11 Centerline Hellcat rims, not sure of any offset numbers.

Would I be able to use these with a 33"ish tire on stock suspension without any major rubbing or accelerated suspension wear?

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What the backspacing?
 
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What the backspacing?
I am waiting on a reply but I have attached a picture of them if that helps.
 
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Think they are gonna be too wide...... you will most certainly rub in various places.
 
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Originally Posted by Ham Bone
What the backspacing?
4" backspace with a 38.1mm negative offset. I am not worried about slight rubbing at full turn and other than over snow the truck won't see any extreme flex.
 
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Worth a shot...... Keep in mind, being 11 inches wide, you are going to want tires that are a bit wider than your rims.
 
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Worth a shot...... Keep in mind, being 11 inches wide, you are going to want tires that are a bit wider than your rims.
I'll probably pick them up then since they are such a good price since I'll have to wait to save up for tires.

Any advise on tire size so I can start looking?
 
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33x12.5s would work. Don't really want to be narrower than 11.
 
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33x12.5s would work. Don't really want to be narrower than 11.
Would a 285x75 be too close? Works out to be 33x11.22
 
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That would be ok. I would like wider.... helps protect the rim when off-roading. If you don't go off-road much, not as much of an issue.
 
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