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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Hey im looking at some wheels and it has a -12 offset. i want my wheels to stick out of the side of my truck a little. cause i like the look. and i was wondering if anybody here had some wheels with -12 offset and i could see how much it sticks out?


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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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I have 17x9s with -12mm offset. I'm looking for flares for it.

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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeHTally
I have 17x9s with -12mm offset. I'm looking for flares for it.

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yea i can kinda see a difference. do you have any pics of the side of your truck? and what size tires do you have on there??
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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What's the backspacing? Need to know both backspacing and offset to figure out how far they will stick out...
 
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Originally Posted by Jake283
yea i can kinda see a difference. do you have any pics of the side of your truck? and what size tires do you have on there??
285/70. 2 1/2" level kit.

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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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What's the backspacing? Need to know both backspacing and offset to figure out how far they will stick out...

Offset: -12mm Backspacing: 4.56
 
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Almost identical specs as my wheels. This should give you a general idea of stance with 12.5" wide tires:

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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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Almost identical specs as my wheels. This should give you a general idea of stance with 12.5" wide tires:

okay awesome, looks good.
 
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what wheels (brand/modle) are your rims Hammer? Also, since I'm probably going to be in the market myself for some new rims what if I want them to stick out a little farther? is the lower the number backspacing the farther it sticks out? Also, since im planning on going with a 35x12.50 should I look for a 10 inch width rim or is 9 still ok? I was told a 12.5 on a 9 in width rim would make the tire sit tall and wear out faster in the middle, is that true or was the guy blowing smoke? I dont know squat about this stuff, but Im freaking thankful you guys are out there.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BigTXRam
what wheels (brand/modle) are your rims Hammer? Also, since I'm probably going to be in the market myself for some new rims what if I want them to stick out a little farther? is the lower the number backspacing the farther it sticks out? Also, since im planning on going with a 35x12.50 should I look for a 10 inch width rim or is 9 still ok? I was told a 12.5 on a 9 in width rim would make the tire sit tall and wear out faster in the middle, is that true or was the guy blowing smoke? I dont know squat about this stuff, but Im freaking thankful you guys are out there.
The guy don't know his a$$ from a hole in the ground. Ideal specs are the tire should be 3" wider than the wheel, with 1" + or - being in spec. My wheels are Mickey Thompson Classic IIs, nothing fancy, relatively inexpensive aluminum wheel with a very good strength to weight ratio. Size is 17x9, either a 9" or 10" wide wheel would be fine.

My tires at 30k miles, I think they are wearing just fine:

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