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Old 07-10-2014, 09:18 PM   #1
sqrlnts
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larger front rims on a Task Force

Has anyone tried putting a 20" rim on a stock 6 lug solid axle? Would like to see some pictures. Not Mustang II or clipped, stock solid axle.


More thoughts on this.

I am throwing around some different rim ideas. I really like the look of a 19 front and 20 rear. Problems are rotating goes out the window. 20" 6 lug rims are abundant so lets go with that


My calculations look like this.
Current combo is
205/75/15 on a 15x6 rim, 82mm of backspace. This setup is very close to the tie rod. Looks to have about 2" of room to fender.

Question combo would be
245/45/20 on a 20 x 8.5" rim, 127mm of backspace

The calculator says the 20 combo would be 1.3" closer to the suspension, due to offset.

I believe I have two options.
1. 2" wheel spacers to move the wheel outboard
2. 1.5" wheel spacers and "adjust" the steering arms for a bit more clearance. Sid says Ackerman will be fine.

Any thoughts, successes, trials or failures are welcome. Thanks!!!

Last edited by sqrlnts; 07-10-2014 at 09:37 PM.
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