wheel backspacing question

busyfixin · 04-13-2007, 12:35 PM

i am have purchases a brand new set of 5 315/75/16 toyo open country MT's. i plan to run them with just leveling springs, what size wheel do i want for zero-minimal rubbage, 8 or 10 inch, i think ideally a 9 would be perfect, but i never see 16x9" wheels, only 17's. i would rather have the look and tire wear of 10". what backspacing will i want for minimal rubbing?

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1996 single cab 2500, nv4500, 4x4, #100 plate, BHAF, strait piped, third gens w/michelins
1998 ext. cab, long box, 4x4,12v, south bend FE, #100 plate, twins, 6" stacks, 325 toyo MT's, leveling spacers

MR4WLR · 04-13-2007, 12:43 PM

I would go with the 8", It's not bad at all on a 315/35" tire and is definitely the option that will have the least rubbing issues

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Corey Ritter - Amity, OR
'04 Patriot Blue SRW 3500 QC 4X4 Laramie, 6spd, HO, Edge EZ, TST PowerMAXCR, Smarty, SPS 66, Rip's 4", AFE PG7 W/torque tube, FASS 150, Superlift leveling kit, Ride Rite's w/onboard air, Line-X. Torklift camper tie downs, fuel vent mod, CB, GPSmap 168, Buckstop/Warn 12,000 lb, KC Daylighters, MTL w/prolong in trans, Haisley DD, DiPricol gauges and Quad Commander. 77K
513/1043 Fast Specialties DDD 4-15-2006 TST-EZ stack, Quickest 1/4 mile ET 13.949 @ 96 MPH @ PIR
Hauls Lance "Lite" 1025 @4klbs
Wifes truck '98 Intense Blue 12V QC LB 4X4 Auto

busyfixin · 04-16-2007, 10:25 AM

any other opinions?

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1996 single cab 2500, nv4500, 4x4, #100 plate, BHAF, strait piped, third gens w/michelins
1998 ext. cab, long box, 4x4,12v, south bend FE, #100 plate, twins, 6" stacks, 325 toyo MT's, leveling spacers

Eric · 04-16-2007, 02:56 PM

You can run either size wheel (8 or 10") as long as you have the right backspacing for each wheel (or positive offset). Try to find something close to the stock specs for your truck, with a little less backspacing to account for the wider tires (sorry, I don't know the specs on a 2nd gen wheel).

04-13-2007, 12:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
busyfixin Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: williamsburg, MI Posts: 191 busyfixin's Truck Pics	wheel backspacing question i am have purchases a brand new set of 5 315/75/16 toyo open country MT's. i plan to run them with just leveling springs, what size wheel do i want for zero-minimal rubbage, 8 or 10 inch, i think ideally a 9 would be perfect, but i never see 16x9" wheels, only 17's. i would rather have the look and tire wear of 10". what backspacing will i want for minimal rubbing? __________________ 1996 single cab 2500, nv4500, 4x4, #100 plate, BHAF, strait piped, third gens w/michelins 1998 ext. cab, long box, 4x4,12v, south bend FE, #100 plate, twins, 6" stacks, 325 toyo MT's, leveling spacers

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04-13-2007, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
MR4WLR Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Amity, OR Posts: 3,718 MR4WLR's Truck Pics	I would go with the 8", It's not bad at all on a 315/35" tire and is definitely the option that will have the least rubbing issues __________________ Corey Ritter - Amity, OR '04 Patriot Blue SRW 3500 QC 4X4 Laramie, 6spd, HO, Edge EZ, TST PowerMAXCR, Smarty, SPS 66, Rip's 4", AFE PG7 W/torque tube, FASS 150, Superlift leveling kit, Ride Rite's w/onboard air, Line-X. Torklift camper tie downs, fuel vent mod, CB, GPSmap 168, Buckstop/Warn 12,000 lb, KC Daylighters, MTL w/prolong in trans, Haisley DD, DiPricol gauges and Quad Commander. 77K 513/1043 Fast Specialties DDD 4-15-2006 TST-EZ stack, Quickest 1/4 mile ET 13.949 @ 96 MPH @ PIR Hauls Lance "Lite" 1025 @4klbs Wifes truck '98 Intense Blue 12V QC LB 4X4 Auto

04-16-2007, 10:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
busyfixin Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: williamsburg, MI Posts: 191 busyfixin's Truck Pics	any other opinions? __________________ 1996 single cab 2500, nv4500, 4x4, #100 plate, BHAF, strait piped, third gens w/michelins 1998 ext. cab, long box, 4x4,12v, south bend FE, #100 plate, twins, 6" stacks, 325 toyo MT's, leveling spacers

04-16-2007, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Eric Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 206 Eric's Truck Pics	You can run either size wheel (8 or 10") as long as you have the right backspacing for each wheel (or positive offset). Try to find something close to the stock specs for your truck, with a little less backspacing to account for the wider tires (sorry, I don't know the specs on a 2nd gen wheel).