Can someone explain back spacing?

gotacummins · 06-19-2009, 08:30 AM

Im trying to figure out what would be the best back spacing for a 1gen? is the higher BS # mean the more the rims stick out?

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clintlohmeyer · 06-19-2009, 09:45 AM

The lower the number, the farther they stick out. I dont know about a 1st gen, but for example: 3rd gen stock=6.81 bs. H2's=5.71 and many aftermarket rims=4.5. The 4.5 will stick out the futherest.

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**Discount Tire Direct** · 06-20-2009, 01:21 PM

Backspacing is the distance from the back side of the mounting pad to the back edge of the wheel.

This information should help as well.

Wheel Offsets

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clintlohmeyer Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palestine, TX Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts clintlohmeyer's Truck Pics	The lower the number, the farther they stick out. I dont know about a 1st gen, but for example: 3rd gen stock=6.81 bs. H2's=5.71 and many aftermarket rims=4.5. The 4.5 will stick out the futherest. __________________ 06' CTD QCSB Bright Silver 4x4. Lone Star Edition. BD w/ Crazy Larry. Straight Piped. Willy's Whistler Intake with Amsoil Filter. Silencer ring gone. Black H2 w/ 305 Bighorns. Top Gun front and rear replacement bumbers. Security system provided by a Beretta 40 S&W