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Old 12-22-2009, 04:41 PM
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I think I'm understanding that "backspacing" is based on the distancefrom the center of the rim to its edge. And that each manufacture to each style will be a different back space. Is this correct?
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I think I'm understanding that "backspacing" is based on the distance from the center of the rim to its edge. And that each manufacture to each style will be a different back space. Is this correct?
it has more to do with where the center of the hub is in relation to the center of the wheel IIRC.

I have been told that F150's need 5.25 inches minimum positive offset to fit on a truck without modifications. I just ordered 6" offsets off of Centerline's website where they are pretty clear about the offsets that fit and don't fit.
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Thanks for the info Neggy... based on the "Sticky" at the top of the forum, the F150 2wd stock rims are 5.5. I just need to look up the Pacer Ridgelines and find out if the back space is minimum of 5.25.
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Backspacing/offset: http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...-8&sa=N&tab=wi

Theres a sticky that goes into detail about tire sizes, backspacing, etc at the top of this forum.
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You are the MAN... thanks



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