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Size and Backspacing Quaestion

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Old 05-06-2008, 05:25 PM
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Size and Backspacing Question

I'm about to go to 20" wheels. I have a 05 reg cab 4x4 6" skyjacker. Questions below

What kind of back spacing so I have no rub?
What size tire should I go with?

I'm lookn at these wheel

Moto Metal 956 20x9 (chrome)
Rockstars 20x8.5 (black)
 

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Old 05-06-2008, 05:31 PM
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I can't answer your back spacing question, but for tire size you should be able to fit 35" Tires.
 
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Old 05-06-2008, 06:24 PM
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Backspacing should be as close to stock as possible, which is 5.5"
 
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Old 05-06-2008, 06:55 PM
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Does the skyjacker kit widen the front track width at all? If so keep that in mind for your backspacing.
 
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5.5" of BS sounds about right.
 
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Old 05-06-2008, 09:04 PM
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You should be fine with both of those wheel choices because they both have more than 5.5" of backspacing.
 
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Old 05-06-2008, 09:06 PM
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I think a 9 inch wide wheel with 5 to 6 inches of backspacing looks best. However, some lifts have certain requirements.
 



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