im ordering moto metal 951s in black tonight. 18 x 9s. i have 285/65/18 duratracs on stock rims ill be wrapping around the new motometals.

anyways i need help fast!
what one is best?
offset: -12 backspace: 4.53"
offset: 18 backspace: 5.71"
offset: 30 backspace: 6.18"

i want them to stick out just a hair wider but not stickin out like crazy.
which is which, higher number closer in it is? or vis-a-versa?

i think 18 is what i hear is the right one but how much of a differance is the 18 from the 30?

any help appreciated!

 

the lower the bs # the farther they stick out. idk the exact ammount tho

 

Sounds like u have the right idea. The negative offset and not as much bs would stick out significantly. The 18 would stick out a half inch or so farther than the +30. I am pretty sure the +30 would be similar to stock specs. If u want them to stick out a bit would say go with +18. Seems like a happy medium. The -12, +18 and +30 are in millimeters. So the difference between +18 and +30 is mainly in the backspacing.12 mm isn't that much difference. Maybe 1/4 inch. Convert if u want for more accurate actual difference. .47 inches difference in bs plus the 12mm diff in offset would be your total difference between the +18 and 30.

 

thanks for the help!

 

5.71 BS if you're running 33's without a lift. The 4.5 if you're lifted

 

6.1 inch BS will stick out approximately an inch farther than stock.
5.7 will stick out about 1 1/2 inches farther than stock.
4.5 will stick out about 2 1/2 inches farther than stock.

 

So if I get the + 30 backspace and I have 285/65/18 duratracs which are technically 33s, will they rub when turning. I don't want ANY rubbing!! If I'm clear and have plenty of room with the + 30 ill get them cause I don't want them to stick out much further! So +18 or +30? Still unsure and need assistance!

 

Do u plan on leveling? I think either of your choices would rub very minimally if at all stock with no level. If u spend a few dollars on a level (mine was 200 installed and aligned), your truck will look better and you will have no worries about rubbing.

 

yes i have 2 inch level. n rubbing at all with my 285s now. so with the +30 wheels ill have no rubbing correct? thanks for the help!

 

Either will be fine since your leveled and they are just 33s. Now u just have to decide if u want to keep them tucked or sticking out. I would go with +30 if u don't plan on full lift kit

 

+30 i think is the way to go for me. sticking out would look more mean but im gonna keep them tucked in and theyll still look pretty damn good i think. thanks so much for the help!

 

Think it will look great. And if u want slightly bigger tires with just the level in the future, I think u will be glad u stayed fairly close to stock wheel specs. One last question is do u have 285 as stated in this post or 295 as your signature says?

 

hey thanks for the catch. they are 285s! i hate typos. my bad.

 

If you don't want rub and still want a decent width get the 18 offset.