n00b backspaceing question

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Sep 17, 2010 | 09:24 AM

Rapidfire

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n00b backspaceing question

I want to get new 17 inch wheel that have 4 1/2 inch backspacing, and get 33 inch tires. Will I need to get spacers?

Sep 17, 2010 | 09:29 AM

wayoflife

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nope. 4.5" is a good back spacing for what you will be running or any 12.50 wide tire for that matter

Sep 17, 2010 | 09:36 AM

Rapidfire

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nope. 4.5" is a good back spacing for what you will be running or any 12.50 wide tire for that matter

Thanks, i have heard from different people it would rub without spacers and rather not spend the extra money if I dont need to

Sep 17, 2010 | 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rapidfire

Thanks, i have heard from different people it would rub without spacers and rather not spend the extra money if I dont need to

with 4.5" of back spacing, you will not have any rubbing in the rear and IF you have any rubbing up front, it will be on the sway bar links when disconnected and only at a full flex. the fix for this is to remove your links completely (as opposed to just disconnecting them at the axle and tying them up) and you should be good to go.