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Back Spacing??
Anyone have good info about back spacing on rims?
I need more info on this As I am lost in space?? ![]() ![]() I read in one post you need x amount of back spacing so the trucks load sits on the rim not the bearings??? How do you measure back spacing? From ? to ? Cheers ![]()
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Place a straight edge across the rim lip on the backside. Measure down to the bolt circle. Standard backspace is 4-1/2".
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I am running 285/35/18's on 18x10 rims on the back with 5" of back spacing and 245/40/18's on 18x8 rims on the front with 4" of back spacing.
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NPilot1975 could we see a picture of that?
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NICE!!
I think I'm going with 18 X 8.5 all around! Think this will fit? 4.5 back spacing all around! ? ![]()
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