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Old 04-22-2013, 09:41 AM   #1
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Clearence Question

So I have an 85 Short wheel base and I'm wanting to do a 2/4 drop with some 20x8.5 rims. My question is will 255/45/20 tires work and clear the wheel arch when turning?
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Old 04-22-2013, 11:50 AM   #2
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So I have an 85 Short wheel base and I'm wanting to do a 2/4 drop with some 20x8.5 rims. My question is will 255/45/20 tires work and clear the wheel arch when turning?
the tire size should not be a problem that size is a little over 29" its the offset of the rim i think that your going to have to worry about but on mine with the 2/4 drop the factory tire size 28" tall tire with a 4" back space of the factory rallies tires clears every thing with a ton of room (the 15" rim though will not work any more hits the lower control arm)

i'm sure one one with a little more knowledge with chime in
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Old 04-22-2013, 12:47 PM   #3
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There is a 98% chance you will want to go lower than 2/4in within one years time.
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Old 04-22-2013, 12:50 PM   #4
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and after lowering to 5/7 you will want air bags...pssst pssst LOL
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Old 04-22-2013, 02:36 PM   #5
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I just looked and the offset is 0mm and to be honest idk what offset is. If someone could explain I'd appriciate it.
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Is it good to have more backspace or less?
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Zero offset on 20x8.5 should be fine
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Thanks man!
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