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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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Will These Wheels Fit Properly?

I've searched through numerous threads about back spacing, offset, etc., but I still need to ask.

I'm looking at a set of 22x9.5" wheels. The backspacing is 6.59" and the offset is +35mm. Will these fit my 2wd '05 without sticking out of the wheel wells? I want everything to tuck nicely under the fenders.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 12:10 AM
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Probably stick out in the front about 3/4 - 1" It will also depend on what tires you go with. Rear should not stick out
 
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 08:07 AM
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Maybe someone will post a pic of a similar setup.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 09:19 AM
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Yuck! I certainly don't want them sticking out. What backspace or offset should I be looking for, since these are supposedly for the F-150's?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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I doubt that they are gonna stick out with that much backspacing.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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I think this site has the best expanation of offset and backspace that you can find. It allows you to put in your information and compute and see the difference. If you can do 5th grade math it will be apparant how much the wheel/tire combo will stick out if you know what you have now.

Click This:

Wheel/Tire calculator :santa:
 
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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I tried that site. Problem is, you can't enter backspacing, which is a big factor. I was hoping to get some "actual experience" feedback.
 
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