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backspacing on 18" rims?

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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Default backspacing on 18" rims?

I plan to run 33"x 13.5"x 18'" tires on 18"x9" rims, and was hoping that someone might be able to tell me what backspacing I should look for to avoid rubbing..
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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I am running the same size tire you want to, and my wheels(18's)have 4.5 in of backspacing. I also have a 3 inch zone lift. No rubbing at all. Good Luck.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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Are your wheels 18"X9"?
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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yes. They are the american eagle type 197 and I am running mtz's.



When I had a BB they rubbed at full turn when backing, so I went to a 3 inch lift. You could cut your air dam and it wouldnt rub with a BB.
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