help with backspace

[ZeroGravity58]

I want to put a set of raceline renegade black wheels on my truck. I want to do a 16x8 with the 285/75/16 BFG i already have. Question is what backspacing and offset am i looking for? i wouldnt mind them sticking out alittle more but not much. Im not good with this backspace stuff. i searched and couldnt find any good threads with pictures.

 

[ZeroGravity58]

also truck is not lifted just the bars cranked up

 

[GMC_2002_Dmax]

I have a set of M/T Classic beadlocks, IIRC I could not get the offset and backspace I wanted and they rub....

If the backspace is too much or too little they rub either the air dam or the inner fender by the door bottom.

I will see if I can get a measurement tomorrow, or find the receipt.

It's tight with the 285 no matter what with the 16x8 wheel

 

[Righteyeblind]

5.5" backspace you would want to keep the tire sucked in so it won't rub. The larger the backspace the father it sets in. Negative offset sticks out positive in.

 

[ZeroGravity58]

gotcha thanks guys. Right now i have the 285s on stock wheels and they dont rub. im buying new wheels because The clear is starting to peal on a 2 and they look like hell. Im also looking at the MT classic IIs in black.

 

[S Phinney]

A 4.5 backspacing will work great and have a similar look to stock. They won't stick out much more than stock.

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[ZeroGravity58]

a 16x8 with a 4.5 backspace? what are stock wheels? i dont mind if they poke out alittle but nothing insane. Seems like most wheels i find are 4.5 backspace.

 

[coldLBZ]

The specs for the PYO's and H2's are in this thread:
http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11775&highlight=wheel+specs
I run 17x8 with 4.5 BS and 265/70 17's. They stick out a bit and rub slightly when backing up, I just need a slight trim on the air dam. I'm also stock height.

Edit: Here's a thread with pics of my truck with this setup:
http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25283

 

[Mpsoldier]

4.5 backspace is nice what offset if its -12 or so they will stick out 1" t0 1.5" same stepup i have looks good and tbars arnt cranked much with 305/65/17 rub a little if hit a bump hard but thats what a heat gun is for and just cut the air deflector before you break it backslash on like a 32.356 degree angle.:thumb: just kidding but do a backslash and you will be happy not to much not to little