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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 09:34 PM
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So I'm new to this whole modifying truck thing and don't know a whole lot specifications wise... I am wanting to purchase an aftermarket set of wheels and the offsets have me confused, I'm wanting to crank my T-Bars they are stock but I wasn't going to crank them a lot maybe an inch or inch and a half or so. I'm just curious as to once I do that on as to if I can run these wheels or not... Here is the specs: Wheel Size: 17x9
Bolt Pattern: 5 on 135 and 5 on 5
Offset: -12
Backspace: 4.5
Hub Bore: 87.1
Max Load: 2500
Finish: Black Matte
I was thinking of running 33's on these but wasn't sure if I would experience rub or not. I'm sure there is a thread on here that helps me but I am still somewhat new to the forum and would like educated a little bit before I tore into it and messed something up. Thanks Guys any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 02:31 AM
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Offset and backspace you'll be fine. I run 35x12.5's on 17x9 XD series spies with a -12 offset, 4.53 backspacing, and 2200 max load. I am lifted, but when the truck was stock on 33's I know I could use these same wheels.

When you crank your torsion bars, make you are at or below 24.25" measuring from the center of your hub to the fender. Any more and you will be replacing suspension parts like no other. Also, after you mess with your torsion bars get an alignment or you will screw up your tires.

Good luck and have fun!
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 10:04 AM
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Red is correct on all counts. You wont rub and it should put your tires about an inch farther our than stock.
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