Thread: Backspacing
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Old 01-10-2009, 01:27 PM   #10
Hawker7
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Re: Backspacing

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Originally Posted by lolife99 View Post
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" backsapce even have this proble. 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)
Have you run this setup and had issues? I'm just going by LEEVON who is running 275/60's on 15x8 with 4.5 backspacing and says he has no issues. I just don't want to buy any wheels and find out they don't fit, so that is why I'm looking for anyone who has run this setup.
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