98ChilkootTrail Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I realize this has probably been asked lots but i just can't seem to find it. I'm looking at buying a set of the Mickey Thompson Classic Lock Wheels 15 X 8, The rim has a 3 5/16" backspace and -30 mm offset but need to know if the tires I currently have are going to try and make their own room or not. Or if i have to modify anything (other than lifting it, i'm working o that next) I have Dick Cepeck Crushers 31 X 10.5 R15's on stock suspension and have yet to make them rub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I realize this has probably been asked lots but i just can't seem to find it. I'm looking at buying a set of the Mickey Thompson Classic Lock Wheels 15 X 8, The rim has a 3 5/16" backspace and -30 mm offset but need to know if the tires I currently have are going to try and make their own room or not. Or if i have to modify anything (other than lifting it, i'm working o that next) I have Dick Cepeck Crushers 31 X 10.5 R15's on stock suspension and have yet to make them rub. Those wheels have insufficient backspacing to prevent rubbing. They stick out too far, which will make the tires rub the rear of the front fenders, and possibly cause the rear tires to contact the upper lip of the rear fenders when the axle fully articulates. For a 15x8 wheel, I would recommend minimum of 3.75" and maximum of 4" BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98ChilkootTrail Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) Thats what i needed to know thanks Wanted to make sure before i spent the money. but another stupid question.. i know what the backspacing means but what is the offset? Edited June 11, 2008 by 98ChilkootTrail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 i know what the backspacing means but what is the offset? Here's a great article that describes the different terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98ChilkootTrail Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 That was very helpful thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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