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Wheel offset & 37" Tires

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Old 11-13-2009, 09:23 AM
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Default Wheel offset & 37" Tires
OK I have read the FAQ's about offset and searched the forum...but I no get it.

If I am looking for 17" x 9" aluminum wheels for 37" diameter wheels, what offset is needed?
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If you can find 3.75 that would be perfect IMO.
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Offset is a different measurement than backspacing.
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Originally Posted by JeepyJeep
Offset is a different measurement than backspacing.
True, but with a 17x9 wheel and 12.5 or 13.5 tires, you will rub with a backspacing of more than 3.75. I have 17x8 with Toyo 37x13.5 and I rub a little bit so the extra .75 would be perfect.
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Originally Posted by iadventure
True, but with a 17x9 wheel and 12.5 or 13.5 tires, you will rub with a backspacing of more than 3.75. I have 17x8 with Toyo 37x13.5 and I rub a little bit so the extra .75 would be perfect.
iadventure .... what rims are you running?
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I have 17x9 with 4.75, but I have a 13.5 inch tire so I left the 1.5 in spacer on. I am very happy with how it turned out.
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