I can get a good deal on some black American Racing rims on craigslist, but I'm not sure of the backspacing. What would be good on a stock 1st gen? I would like the wheels to stick out more than the stockers, but not to the point of being ridiculous. Thanks!

Brian

 

Mine are 3.75

 

On the '85?



Brian

 

Yes. 3.75 on the 85, the 87 and the rollies.

3.75 on a 15x8 black steelie

 

Awesome, thanks. I found some beat old white American Racing steelies on Craigslist, exactly like the ones that getitdone painted black, and the guy says they're 3.75" BS. My buddy owns a powdercoating shop and he said that if I do the blasting, he'll coat 'em for cheap, so I'll probably go that route if they're not curbed to hell.

Brian

 

Stock b/s on the IFS trucks is closer to 4.75"
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...ne_Pix/24.html



Anything equal to that or smaller will work, less backspace = wider tire sticking outside the wheel wells:
- http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/Tires...ningTrackWidth

 

Many thanks! I thought I had the concept of backspacing down, but it's a lot easier to visualize with a picture.

Brian