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Nov 26, 2012 | 08:47 AM

Marcus96xj

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wheel back spacing?

Not sure what back spacing I should get my find (MT side biters 15x10) with a 33/12.50/15 tire

Nov 26, 2012 | 08:50 AM

Gee oh Dee

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4"

Or 3.75".

Nov 26, 2012 | 08:53 AM

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First, I'd get a 8inch wide wheel.

Then I'd get 3.75" backspacing.

Nov 26, 2012 | 09:32 AM

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go with a 15x8 like stated 3.75 to 4.0 back spaceing

Nov 26, 2012 | 09:48 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrange2

First, I'd get a 8inch wide wheel.

Then I'd get 3.75" backspacing.

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Originally Posted by stang65

go with a 15x8 like stated 3.75 to 4.0 back spaceing

i would agree with these guys.

my preference would be with 3.75. and even at that, you may still rub your factory lower control arms at full turn.
with a wider rim (10") or larger backspace (4-4.5) you will rub even more.

Nov 26, 2012 | 10:05 AM

Marcus95xj

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Sorry should of mentioned earlier I have the 5.5 RE longarm

Nov 26, 2012 | 10:44 AM

Donnie_K

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why would you have to go to more backspacing because of a wider rim? you can get a 10" wide rim with 4" of backspacing and actually have more clearance between your tire and lower control arm than with an 8" wide rim.