Backspacing????
08-02-2012, 08:57 PM
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Backspacing????
O.k, I'm on the market for new wheels.. probably going for cragar soft 8's, seeing that alot of people have good luck with them. now I'm gunna be plain and simple. I want my meats to stick out at much as possible. what backspacing will acheive this. smaller numbers or bigger. thanks for helpin with my newb question.
08-02-2012, 08:58 PM
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3.5 is pretty far out (smaller number means they will stick out more).
I believe 5.25 is stock backspacing.
I believe 5.25 is stock backspacing.
08-02-2012, 09:06 PM
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I think the cragars only go down to 4"
So 15x8 and 4" is my vote. The 10" wide just seem to flatten out the tire so it looks like a square from head on
Function over fashion
So 15x8 and 4" is my vote. The 10" wide just seem to flatten out the tire so it looks like a square from head on
Function over fashion
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Ok guys, thanks for the help. I think I will be getting 4" backspacing, and then 2" wheel spacers. this will bring my tires out 3.25 inches each side!! thats an extra 6.5" of width
08-02-2012, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by LittleWhiteXJ
Ok guys, thanks for the help. I think I will be getting 4" backspacing, and then 2" wheel spacers. this will bring my tires out 3.25 inches each side!! thats an extra 6.5" of width
08-02-2012, 11:15 PM
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Please dont do that. To get a wider stance you need a wider tire. 33x12.5
A 9.5" wide tire is gonna look ridiculous sticking out that far
A 9.5" wide tire is gonna look ridiculous sticking out that far
08-02-2012, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
Please dont do that. To get a wider stance you need a wider tire. 33x12.5
A 9.5" wide tire is gonna look ridiculous sticking out that far
A 9.5" wide tire is gonna look ridiculous sticking out that far
08-09-2012, 10:04 PM
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I'll be running procomp 15x8's with 2.5" backspacing with a 33x12.50. I'll let you know how it treats the hubs.
And before you all flame, i have a teraflex hi steer knuckle and need the clearance.
And before you all flame, i have a teraflex hi steer knuckle and need the clearance.