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Old 05-10-2008, 06:28 PM
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I'm looking at a set of black steel wheels. The back spacing is 4 inches. I have seen that most here are 4.5 inches of back spacing. Am I going to have issues with the tires hitting the flares when I stuff my tires??? I am running a 2.5 Tera flex bb with 33x 12.5 all terrains with disconnects on the front.
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I'm not an expert. but from reading a bunch on here, given your lift. I think you will be fine, but please consult one of the more seasoned vets on the forum.
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You will not have a problem...mine has 16x8's with 4" BS, my tires are only 32" tall but I've only got 1-3/4" of lift so it's about the same difference I guess. They don't rub the flare unless it is COMPLETELY stuffed, even then it's only a little.


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Originally Posted by thissideup
I'm looking at a set of black steel wheels. The back spacing is 4 inches. I have seen that most here are 4.5 inches of back spacing. Am I going to have issues with the tires hitting the flares when I stuff my tires??? I am running a 2.5 Tera flex bb with 33x 12.5 all terrains with disconnects on the front.
man you would not believe how many different stories I got on this same subject. I am going with steel rims and 35's on a 2.5 TF BB. after discount tire consulted 100 voices. they said I would be fine with 0 centermount on the rim and 3.5 backspacing and that my tire would stick out a bit but not hit. do I think they know what the hell they are talking about? "no" but we will see.
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Thats who I'm dealing with as well. As soon as the sale of my house closes and I close on my new on I'm going to go for it. Don't want to rock the boat with the way things are right now. Thanks for the reply....



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