4" backspacing, too much?

Al's Chop Shop · 10-22-2009, 10:11 PM

i picked up a nice set of mag wheels, thinking they might look good on the pickup.

the backspacing is 4", its a 7" wide wheel. i don't have any stock wheels to compare with, but i'm thinking 4" of backspacing might be too much. anyone know for sure?

Al

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4Crawler · 10-22-2009, 10:22 PM

Might just fit, usually 3-3/4" is about the max, 3-3/8" is stock:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...ne_Pix/22.html

Wheel spacers might help if they are close to fitting, likely rubbing on the steering arms and with any size tire you'll probably have the tires rubbing on the springs at full lock.

Al's Chop Shop · 10-22-2009, 10:24 PM

thanks, looks like i'll have to go another route.

Al

4x4YOTA · 10-23-2009, 09:07 AM

it also depends on what size tire you run... I ran stock IFS(4.5"BS)rims with 31s and came close... and am currently running 37x13s on 3.75"BS and they rub at full lock

Al's Chop Shop · 10-23-2009, 12:49 PM

i will switch back to around the stock tire size (235/75/15) for now until i find the time to swap out springs and add power steering, then i'll go with a taller tire 33-35s, but probably no wider then 10.50. i have 33x12.50's on it now and it wanders too much with that wide of a foot print, plus the lack of power steering gets old pretty fast.

i do like the wider stance my current wheels give it, so i'll have to order up some wheel spacers to make the mag wheels work. not my first choice, but it will have to do unless i come across mags with less backspacing.

Al

4x4YOTA · 10-23-2009, 10:59 PM

if you want I have a set of 1" wheel spacers Ill sell you for $70 shipped all you need is another set

10-22-2009, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,836	Might just fit, usually 3-3/4" is about the max, 3-3/8" is stock: - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...ne_Pix/22.html Wheel spacers might help if they are close to fitting, likely rubbing on the steering arms and with any size tire you'll probably have the tires rubbing on the springs at full lock. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

10-22-2009, 10:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Al's Chop Shop Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 609	thanks, looks like i'll have to go another route. Al __________________ 81 Toyota pickup 22r, 5spd, 4x4, longbed on 33's... custom suspension in the works. 79 Cherokee Chief Widetrack "Kronk" TBI350, SM465, NP205, Hydraulic clutch, Hydroboost, Custom aluminum radiator, Flowtech headers, SOA D44HD w/ Hi-steer, D60, 36" TSL/SX's, LED tail conversion... 91 Chevy K1500 - The Hauler TBI350, built 700r4, NP241, awaiting 4" lift... 90 XJ - 5.5" lift, 33's, bushwhacker cutouts, sliders, bumpers, winch... 08 Mazda CX9 - Zoom-Zoom!

10-23-2009, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	it also depends on what size tire you run... I ran stock IFS(4.5"BS)rims with 31s and came close... and am currently running 37x13s on 3.75"BS and they rub at full lock __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

10-23-2009, 12:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Al's Chop Shop Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 609	i will switch back to around the stock tire size (235/75/15) for now until i find the time to swap out springs and add power steering, then i'll go with a taller tire 33-35s, but probably no wider then 10.50. i have 33x12.50's on it now and it wanders too much with that wide of a foot print, plus the lack of power steering gets old pretty fast. i do like the wider stance my current wheels give it, so i'll have to order up some wheel spacers to make the mag wheels work. not my first choice, but it will have to do unless i come across mags with less backspacing. Al __________________ 81 Toyota pickup 22r, 5spd, 4x4, longbed on 33's... custom suspension in the works. 79 Cherokee Chief Widetrack "Kronk" TBI350, SM465, NP205, Hydraulic clutch, Hydroboost, Custom aluminum radiator, Flowtech headers, SOA D44HD w/ Hi-steer, D60, 36" TSL/SX's, LED tail conversion... 91 Chevy K1500 - The Hauler TBI350, built 700r4, NP241, awaiting 4" lift... 90 XJ - 5.5" lift, 33's, bushwhacker cutouts, sliders, bumpers, winch... 08 Mazda CX9 - Zoom-Zoom!

10-23-2009, 10:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	if you want I have a set of 1" wheel spacers Ill sell you for $70 shipped all you need is another set __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

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