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Old Nov 28, 2018 | 10:48 PM
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I have a 98 4wd im in desperate need of new tires, i decided i want to get new tires and rims. I want to go with a 33 in tire on a 16 possibly a 17 inch rim...i want im looking at 295x75r16 tires.....there really arent many rims out there in 16in i want to go with a more narrow rim to get more of the tire to protect the rim, i do alot of offroading and trail driving. it seems like all of thr 8in wide rims come with a 0 offset and about 5 inch backspace..... does anyone have this setup on their truck? i was looking at some pictures of this set up on the 98 and up to 02 and it almost seemed like the axles of the newer trucks were wider? i would like to have my tires just on the outside of the fenders.would i have to get wheel spacers to compensate for the 0 offset? ive heard wheel spacers arent good for your truck? any input it much appriciated. thank you.
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 07:33 AM
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I would not be running spacers if you're doing off-roading. Just asking for trouble. Yes you can usually run them on a pavement princess if you follow directions exactly and don't cheap out but with an off-road rig I wouldn't risk it.
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 10:30 AM
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0 offset on a 17x9 wheel with a 305 or 315 will be about flush. I ran 305/70r16s on a 16x10 with -24mm back spacing and it set them just outside the fender. The 97-03 f150s all had the same track width.

Look in the Fitting 35s sticky for some pictures.

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Old Dec 2, 2018 | 10:58 PM
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https://www.customwheeloffset.com/wh...-body-lift-3in
how is this guy acheiving this stance??
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Old Dec 3, 2018 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Jakoby
https://www.customwheeloffset.com/wh...-body-lift-3in
how is this guy acheiving this stance??
Did you not even scroll down on your own link? It literally gives you all the details on his set up....
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