Choosing backspace/offset for new wheels

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Old 04-20-2014 | 08:08 PM
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Choosing backspace/offset for new wheels

Hello, I am looking at new wheels for my leveled F150 FX4 with 33's. I am planning on getting the XD Series Addicts, and can't decide whether to get the 4.53"/-12mm or the 5.71/18mm backspace/offset. I will be running 305/55/20 tires and I want an fairly wide, aggressive looking stance, but not where the tires stick out a ridiculous amount. I would really appreciate pics showing the different backspace/offset sizes!
 
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Old 04-22-2014 | 11:06 PM
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5.71 with 18 is what I have. No rubbing. Also have a 2.5 inch level. They stick out 1.5 inches. https://flic.kr/p/nfcSdB
 
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Old 04-23-2014 | 01:19 PM
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A 9 inch wide wheel with 4.5 inches of BS will stick out 2.5 inches farther than the stock wheels. 5.7 inches of BS will make the wheel stick out about 1.25 inches farther than the stock wheels.
 
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Old 04-23-2014 | 04:32 PM
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Get the -12s. +18 hugs too much to be considered "wide." Only 20x12 and wider wheels stick out what I would consider a ridiculous amount.
 
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Old 04-23-2014 | 09:25 PM
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Alright thanks a lot everyone, that helps out! I think I will go with the -12 because I might put fender flares on anyways.
 
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Old 04-23-2014 | 09:47 PM
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Definitely the -12s then. I personally don't like fender flares, but with the +18s and flares, the truck would look retarded lol.
 




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