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Old 01-10-2009, 01:02 PM   #9
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Re: Backspacing

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Originally Posted by Hawker7 View Post
from reading some other posts it seems some people say 275's will rub up front, while others say they don't. Anyone running 275/60/15's on 15x8 with 4.5 backspacing all around???
Hawker7,... If you plan on running a 2.5" drop spindle,... a 4.5 backspace on a 15" rim will be a problem. (the inside edge of the wheel will contact the spindle in the lower ball joint area) People with 4" backspace even have this problem. On a bigger diameter rim it would be ok. (17" thru 20" wheels)
I just think a 275/60 will stick outside the fenders on a lowered truck, and cause rubbing issues. On a stock height truck they will be fine. Remember. The front "track width" on these trucks is wider than the rear track width.
My personal preference is a 7" or 8" wheel up front and a 9.5" or 10" wheel in the rear. It compensates for the different track width. (just my opinion)
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