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Backspacing
Hey I need some help..need backspacing numbers....for my 68 1/2 ton 5 lug.. im going with 255/45/20 - 8.5x20 frt .... the back is a 71 rear end 295/245/20 - 20x10 ...thanks
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12-09-2012, 11:01 PM
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Re: Backspacing
Lowered?
Bagged? Stock height?
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12-09-2012, 11:22 PM
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Re: Backspacing
Lowered 41/2 frt....6" back....no bags....
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12-09-2012, 11:31 PM
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Re: Backspacing
I like a 40 series tire, especially up front for static dropped trucks.
I would use a 5.5" BS on the front 20x8.5 wheels. And a 5.5" BS with the wider 71-72 housing, for the rear 20x10 wheels.
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12-10-2012, 02:34 PM
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Re: Backspacing
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12-10-2012, 02:53 PM
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Re: Backspacing
Why the 2 dots? .. not following? Just wondering, thought I may help. I'm running that same size and drop.
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12-10-2012, 03:49 PM
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Re: Backspacing
Keith knows his stuff with backspacing and making sure you won't rub and having a great stance. I also agree with the 40 series tire.
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12-10-2012, 04:20 PM
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Re: Backspacing
I wish they made a 42.5 series tire.
 I like the 40's but I just think they're a bit short sidewalled unless you have your truck bagged. I have 255/40 on the front for my stepper and they just look to small to me. I will probably put the 255/45's I have on the front (move the tires) and get a bit bigger for the back on my step. Dont misunderstand me .. I like 40's, but the truck has to be really low. Just my .02. Plus, $4k+ in wheels and tires I don't want to dent one on a pothole or something. .. so I went with 45s.
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I like the 40's with the 4.5/6 drop but your right you gotta watch for potholes. I like them with 20's but with a smaller tire the taller walls look way better. Weev- Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Backspacing
lol tryed sending from my phone..dont know how it got to dots,..lol
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12-10-2012, 07:31 PM
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Re: Backspacing
ya i need more sidewall..out here in indiana theres alot of potholes...lol....that why im thinking 45's
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12-10-2012, 07:36 PM
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To me it looks correct in my mind. But the bigger issue is being able to turn and drive it with a static dropped truck. There is no adjustmjent in ride height, like on the bagged trucks. I guess you could pull the inner fenders,... so you won't have to worry about "buzzing" them on the big bumps in the road. Total tire height is my concern on a static dropped truck. The taller the tire,... the more wheel backspace you need to turn them "inside" the fenders.
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