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How far do you let it hangout?

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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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haha well everyone likes to have tires that hangout past the fender so show some pics so everyone gets a good idea of your rim size backspacing and tires size.


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15X7 stock backspaced Cragar Steelies W/ 9.50 inch tires.
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by shadowlm15
haha well everyone likes to have tires that hangout past the fender so show some pics so everyone gets a good idea of your rim size backspacing and tires size.


Example:
15X7 stock backspaced Cragar Steelies W/ 9.50 inch tires.
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i dont have a picture with me but when i had stock fenders my tires stuck out about 2-3 inches more than the picture you posted. so imagine that. i put bushwhackers and their dead even. Mickey Thompson classic lock 3-5/15 with -30 offset.my tires were 31/10.50 r 15 bfg a/t. http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/w...em=ClassicLock
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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this is a 3.5" back spacing the homemade flat flairs are 2.5" wide
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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niceee! i keep telling my family that new tires and wider rims isnt just for looks.. that it will balance out the lift i put on.. they fell for it and parents are going to help me with tires :P
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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well thats mostly true though haha, and plus you dont wanna be driving around in small tires! haha
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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haha yeah.. baby tires..
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