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Old 05-07-2013, 08:46 AM   #30
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Re: rim backspacing and to narrow or not to narrow

I would suggest a Percy's Wheelrite and measure about 1000 times if you're going to spend that kind of coin on your wheels.

I agree with everything that has been said. .. Yes, a lot of combinations will work but what do you want it to look like on your truck (?) That (to me) is where you want to go with it. I think the narrowed rear end housing and 10" lip (obvious exaggeration) is a little too much but I still like a wider wheel tucked under the fender.

With a stock 69 housing you should be able to do a 10" wheel in the rear with 5" backspacing. (not tubbed) I like the look of a mild Mini-tub, in fact I'm considering it too. So, 22x13 with 8" BS and 3" mini tub without narrowing the rear end would work (in my mind) Narrow the rear end 3" on either side, and do the same wheel with 5" BS and it would sit about the same. 3" mini tub + 3" narrowed. That would be a huge lip. .. (prob a bit too much) Just examples and thinking out loud really. It really depends on how deep you want that lip'ped look. IMO, I'd look at narrowing the rear end if you have the $$. OR swap in a 9" or something (?) like others have said.
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