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Old 07-29-2010, 11:08 PM
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alright so when buying the rubber i dont have to look into backspacing and offset do i? that's for when you buy the wheels right?

6inch lift
35x13.5x20r (possibly 12.5in wide or 18in rims)
offset -12mm
backspacing 5.5

do i got it? no rubbing? lol
Old 07-30-2010, 12:04 AM
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or should i go 4.5'' backspacing?
pretty sure i'll go with 13.5'' wide rubber.
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I'd say ditch the 13.50 and go with 12.50

Just my .02
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as James said , id go with a 12.50 for 3 reasons , there cheaper and there is more selection , and they will not rub the frame like a 13.50 would.

u do not have to worry about backspacin/offset when buyin rubber , but when u buy rims u need to get a -12 offset for sure
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i like the wider tires, im a little scared 12.5 would look too skinny on a big truck.
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look at them pics i posted , they dont look skinny.........



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