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Old May 29, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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I am looking at some 15x8 wheels with 4.5 inches of backspacing. I plan on running a 32x11.5 tire. With stock flares will the tires stick out, in, or be perfect? Any thoughts, pictures, or opinions? Thanks

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Old May 29, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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I am looking at some 15x8 wheels with 4.5 inches of backspacing. I plan on running a 32x11.5 tire. With stock flares will the tires stick out, in, or be perfect? Any thoughts, pictures, or opinions? Thanks

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It sounds like it will be just right. You may get a little rubbing when turning.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Rubbing on control arms or fender wells?

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Old May 29, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Go with 4 inch
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Old May 29, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Im running 32x11.5's with 3.5" backspacing and they stick out pretty wide(which i love), and dont rub at all.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle 4x4 4life
Im running 32x11.5's with 3.5" backspacing and they stick out pretty wide(which i love), and dont rub at all.
I gotta get new rims and I think I'm gonna do 3.75
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I would love to go with a wider stance, but unfortunately in Utah there is strict fender coverage laws which are enforced. The rims I want have either a 3.75 or 4.5 inch backspacing. So would I be ok with the 4.5? Or should I settle for some different rims? Ideally I would like the tire as far out as possible without sticking past the flare so it's legal.

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I have 4 3/4 now with a 33 10.50 and mine stick out a little so I don't think you can keep it all in with the stock fenders and make sure you get an 8 inch rim no 10 inch that will skinny up the tire a lot
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Old May 30, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Sorry forgot you said it's a 15x8
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Originally Posted by goneboating06
I would love to go with a wider stance, but unfortunately in Utah there is strict fender coverage laws which are enforced. The rims I want have either a 3.75 or 4.5 inch backspacing. So would I be ok with the 4.5? Or should I settle for some different rims? Ideally I would like the tire as far out as possible without sticking past the flare so it's legal.

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Ya with my 3.5" backspacing, almost half of my tires sticks outside of the flare...so if you gotta keep it all inside, then i'd say 4-4.5" backspacing.
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Just buy some bushwhacker flat flares I'd you have to so it's legal
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Just buy some bushwhacker flat flares I'd you have to so it's legal
If I got some flat flares, would 3.75 inch backspacing be perfect for the same tires? I need opinions... Should I just go with stock flares and 4.5 inch backspacing, or wait and go with the bushwackers and 3.75 inch backspacing?

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If I got some flat flares, would 3.75 inch backspacing be perfect for the same tires? I need opinions... Should I just go with stock flares and 4.5 inch backspacing, or wait and go with the bushwackers and 3.75 inch backspacing?

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Well if money isn't much of a worry, than ya go with the 3.75" and flat flares...the less backspacing would make it a bit wider and look a ton meaner in my book
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Old May 31, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle 4x4 4life
Well if money isn't much of a worry, than ya go with the 3.75" and flat flares...the less backspacing would make it a bit wider and look a ton meaner in my book
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