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Old 02-14-2013, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by eztarget
anyone know what those are offhand? backspacing on raptor.
Raptors have a 4.5" backspacing.
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Originally Posted by eztarget
guy at one 4 wheel house said he wouldn't recommend 17" wheels on my truck because it would be too close to the rotor. don't the raptors run 17s? does this depend on the backspacing? is he off?
he just wants to sell you would he has in stock lol,they will fit5.5 spacing will work great
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Originally Posted by JLonsinger2011
Plus, the littler the rim/bigger the tire wall, the better they are for offroading.
Not really, here's what I off-road, the rims are huge!

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Unofficial Wheel Specs on the Raptor Wheels:

SVT wheel 17x8.5
Offset: 34mm
Backspacing: 6.18" Bolt Pattern: 6-135
Rec. Tire Size:315/70-17
Weight: 31.5lbs
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Originally Posted by SultanGris

Not really, here's what I off-road, the rims are huge!

Application keeps crashing, not sure if the pic will post.
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sultan, so helpful
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Try again
What kind of floor mat's?
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sultan, so helpful
Haha, sorry mate. You got your answer, they fit, what more you want to know?
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Haha, sorry mate. You got your answer, they fit, what more you want to know?

i'm good! and it i have no issues with a little humor mixed in too!
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Originally Posted by chukarfx4
these are 17" and they work perfect. I'm running raptor take off BFG's
What rims are those and what tire size, they look great!
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