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backspacing question - 12/12/2007 11:41:48 AM

TetanuSshot

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i was going to pick up the US wheel series 94, 15" x 7", 5 x 4.75" rims, but they offer them in a 3.75" and 4.5" backspacing. I know the 4.5" b.s. is closer to stock, but i want a wider stance and am not sure if the 3.75" b.s will rub. I have 235/75/15's, but plan to go with 30x10.5's. anyone have any experience with these? also, i'm curious as to if rims with less b.s. put more strain on the bearings, bj's, etc. oh yeah, i have a '00 jimmy diamond edition 4dr, 4x4

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RE: backspacing question - 12/12/2007 4:13:26 PM

jimmyboy

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it most likely will because that is almost half of stock b.s. if i were i would just get the 4.5 and maybe crank that tbars up an 1". it would look about the if not better because it wouldnt look like its squating with its wheels stickin out toooooooo far.

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RE: backspacing question - 12/12/2007 7:54:58 PM

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Same kind of question i already asked in a thread i started, but do you think if i do the same wheels as TetanuSshot, i could fit 30's if i just crank up the torsion bars?

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RE: backspacing question - 12/13/2007 4:55:46 PM

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its might be a tight fit and you most likely scrub the fender. if you crank them close to 1.5" or so it may not scrub that much.

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RE: backspacing question - 12/13/2007 8:20:58 PM

ryno

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Would that se my front up higher than the back?

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RE: backspacing question - 12/13/2007 9:52:25 PM

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If you crank the t-bars in the front and do nothing with the back then yes it will raise the front above what the rear is.

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RE: backspacing question - 12/13/2007 10:00:34 PM

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If you crank the t-bars in the front and do nothing with the back then yes it will raise the front above what the rear is.

unless you have an uber-raked blazer like mine and even after cranking the tbars, im still barely level...

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RE: backspacing question - 12/14/2007 6:45:34 AM

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sooooo, stock tires on the 4.5 BS rims will rub without cranking the tb?

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