Offset and backspacing?

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Old 02-09-2006, 11:56 PM
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Offset and backspacing?

I am interested in the Moto Metal 951's. My question is , are these rims available with different backspacings and offsets in our lug pattern or are they just produced one way? The only ones I have found so far have 18mm offset and 4.75" backspacing.

My deal is that I want my rims to stick out a good bit and I dont really think that this backspacing will do that for me. So also if I wanted a set of 36/14.50/20's to stick out about 3 or 4 inches what backspacing would I really need?
 
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Old 02-10-2006, 12:18 AM
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I had a set of American Racing with 4.25 backspace that stuck out about 3 1/2 inches. If you really want them to stick out then 4.25, 4, 3.75, 3.50 and so forth backspacing respectively specially with a wider wheel (9.5")
 
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Old 02-10-2006, 12:23 AM
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So do they make the Moto Metal 20's with a 3.75" backspacing or will I have to look elsewhere?
 
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Old 02-10-2006, 12:25 AM
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the 04-06 trucks have 5.5" backspacing with 6-135 lug pattern. The wheel you may be looking at may not come in the backspace you want(something I found out the hard way) so keep your options open. Also realize that the more they stick out the more possibility of rubbing and difference in handling.
 
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Old 02-10-2006, 12:27 AM
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Just gotto look at different wheels you like that have the backspace you want. You may have to settle on a couple of options. I'll see if I can find some.
 
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Old 02-10-2006, 03:23 PM
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thanks for the links, guess im gonna have to do my homework
 
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Old 02-10-2006, 03:27 PM
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all of those links and not one mentions backspacing and offsets. How do these people expect you to buy rims while not offering any info on them?
 



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