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Old May 9, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by skyjacker_99
here's what rims I have
Those wheels have 5.5" backspacing.

Originally Posted by skyjacker_99
oh ok so on the back side (rim laying face down) its from the top to were the stud goes in right? what would be a good backspacing for 33x12.5 tires?
Around 4" is a good number.
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Old May 10, 2013 | 04:01 AM
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4.25" front and 4.5" rear.
15x10 with 3.75"bs. 33x12.50 duratracs. trimed.
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Old May 10, 2013 | 06:08 AM
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3 inch lift with added coil spacers and shackles

I would say around 4.5 inches with spring sag.

32 11.50 Super swamper SSR's

Granted 2 of my tires have holes in the sides you can put your head in haha.

With 3 Inch only (before spacers and shackles)

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After Spacers and Shackles
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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so if my rims do in fact have a 5.5" backspacing will a 33x12.5 work or would I need spacers or something
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by skyjacker_99
so if my rims do in fact have a 5.5" backspacing will a 33x12.5 work or would I need spacers or something
my stock rims with 31's rubbed my LCA, so I'm think yes you'll need 2" spacers. my new wheels are 3.25 back spacing, no rubbing
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by danXJ

my stock rims with 31's rubbed my LCA, so I'm think yes you'll need 2" spacers. my new wheels are 3.25 back spacing, no rubbing
My 31's rubbed the LCA as well. I threw some 2" spacers on then they rubbed the bumper end caps until I trimmed them. So pick your poison I guess.
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Old May 10, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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I have 4.5" RE LCA's.
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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:03 AM
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instead of doing backspacing could I run a 33x11.5 tire? right now I'm running 31x10.5
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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:13 AM
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Only 33 11.5 tires they make are metric 285 75 16. Better bet is 33 10.5 15
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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:14 AM
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I'm in the process of doing a 3.5 inch lift to accommodate some 33's.
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Old May 10, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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if I can find a 11.50 wide I'm not just talking about 33" just any size will an 11.50 wide work?
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by skyjacker_99
if I can find a 11.50 wide I'm not just talking about 33" just any size will an 11.50 wide work?
Your only option will be a 32x11.50 they are a size that is getting rare not to mention priced very close to a 33x10.50
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Old May 10, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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yeah I have it narrowed down to either getting a 33x10.50 or a 32x11.50...which would u guys do lol
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Old May 10, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by skyjacker_99
yeah I have it narrowed down to either getting a 33x10.50 or a 32x11.50...which would u guys do lol
32. skinny 33 looks weird.. lol. and the width is going give you more bite, than a 1" in height
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Old May 10, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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that's what I was thinking too I really want 33 but that **** will look soo skinny will 11.50 rub tho? I have 5.5 backspacing
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