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17" Wheel Backspacing
1971 4WD Blazer, stock height
Will 4.5" backspacing work on a 17" rim. Is the outer tie rod still able to hit the 17"? I'm thinking of putting these wheels on to test clearances before ordering some custom forged wheels. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-Vision...h/193301524863 |
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Re: 17" Wheel Backspacing
I run 17x9 with -12mm offset (4.5" backspacing) and it clears fine.
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Re: 17" Wheel Backspacing
thanks, would you happen to have pics?
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Re: 17" Wheel Backspacing
Thanks, I did find your build thread, nice job. If you can grab a pic of tie rod clearance, I won't have mine for at least 6 weeks.I want to order rims so they can travel with truck to Australia
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Re: 17" Wheel Backspacing
I was outside tinkering anyways so i got you some pics.
17x9 4.5" backspacing (-12mm offset), 37x12.50r17 Goodyear MTRs. I think they fit well. |
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Re: 17" Wheel Backspacing
Thanks, looks like lots clearance with 17". My current plan is stock height with a 31" tire. But good to know if I decide to lift will have plenty of tire space.
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Re: 17" Wheel Backspacing
Tons of clearance, yes. You ought to be able to fit a 33" at stock height. lots of other posts on lift vs tire size if you need that info.
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