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Old 03-19-2006, 10:44 PM   #1
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Wheel question

I bought a set of 5 on 5 centerline wheels for the 2wd. The backs are 12" wide. Will the rub on the stepside or is there plenty of clearance???
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Old 03-19-2006, 10:51 PM   #2
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Might depend on the backspace if 12's will even stuff under there.
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Old 03-19-2006, 10:53 PM   #3
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Re: Wheel question

3 1/2" Backspacing
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Old 03-19-2006, 10:59 PM   #4
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Re: Wheel question

With that backspacing they wont rub on the inside but they will stick outside the fender several inches.
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Old 03-19-2006, 11:10 PM   #5
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Re: Wheel question

itll depend alot on backspacing, also if its lowered or not. I know its not the right year..& it is lowered , but here are 15X8"s with 4" back spacing I just put on mine. Have to trim inside edge of wheel wells , its a close fit, maybe 1/2" clearance. John
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Old 03-19-2006, 11:14 PM   #6
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Re: Wheel question

The back of mine is not lowered, but the 15x8's looks like a good size.
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Old 03-20-2006, 08:51 AM   #7
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Re: Wheel question

Check the smooties thread.One guy shows his and says the backs are custom-built 12".Maybe he knows his backspace#.You can put a good bit of backspace on these truck`s rears.
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