Could someone explain what backspacing is?
i know it deals with larger tires but i thats about all i know.

 

Please look here.

Modified FAQ

 

Thanks, that was just what i was looking for.

 

what exactly is it that you need to know?

 

basically what it boils down to is the lower the backspacing this means the more the tire will sit farther out towards the street in that diagram. Obviously offset can well offset this and bring it back in or even farther out, but typically backspacing is the key measurement. say 4" backspacing will stick out significantly while anything more than 5" may require spacers. Correct me if i am wrong guys?

 

This is a very helpful link. Thanks.

 

I have a 4" backspacing on mine and they dont stick out far at all. If they did I wouldn't want them. I have pics posted in show n tell.
I was on the phone with Quadratec and they use a 4 7/16" backspacing.

 

how will i know if i need backspacing and how is backspacing increased or decreased?

 

It depends on what width rim and tire you go with. You're getting a bigger tire I assume so you will more than likely want less backspacing than a stock rim. The more backspacing the farther the rim will stick out of the wheel well. I have an 8" rim with a 4" backspacing and 12.5" wide tires ,this is what it looks like. Hope that helps. Keep in mind the front wheel is slighlty turned.

 

offset will also change how far it sticks out. You can have 2 rims with identical specs and one has different offset, and u will get 2 totally different looks. Granted offset doesnt change as much as backspacing tho Killer lookin rig there 08SaharaM6