MB predators with M/T's fitment question

Old Nov 15, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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MB predators with M/T's fitment question

I'm looking at 20 x 8.5 MB Predators with 25mm of offset. That should make backspacing 5.25", right?

I'd like to wrap them in 33 x 12.50 Toyo M/Ts, but I'm worried about the side-biters rubbing.

Anyone?

BTW - plan on using a 2" Rancho Quick Lift
 

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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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25mm offset on an 8.5 wheel is actually 5.75" of backspacing. As for rubbing, you'd better wait for Wandell or someone more qualified to answer that question...
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Center of the wheel is 4.25" + 25mm (1") = 5.25".
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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This is where I have been going for offset/backspacing info:

https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html#backspace

or wait for Wandell, he is the guru...
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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According to that chart, zero offset on an 8.5" wheel is at 4.75", so adding the 25mm does make it 5.75", but that seems whacked. I thought that zero offset was the actual center of the wheel, which would be right at 4.25".
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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I agree with you, its not exactly logical. I don't remember the formula, but I am quite confident the chart is accurate based on research on this forum, and all the comparison shopping I have been doing (also looking at new wheels/tires).
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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I just put Toyo M/t's on with AR trax 20x10's with a 33"x12.5" tire and the rim has 5" backspacing. I had to do some minor trimming on the front plastic below the bumper but it was only like .25" at an angle. I used an AS 2.5" leveling kit.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 051fdrof
I'm looking at 20 x 8.5 MB Predators with 25mm of offset. That should make backspacing 5.25", right?
As Shrkbait said, they have 5.75" of backspacing.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Check out the MB V-Drive rims that Discount Tire sells! They are pretty cool looking i think!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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You're right. The formula is [(wheel width +1) / 2] + offset. Guess It's not happening. They'll rub for sure.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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i got those same rims on my truck only with 305/55/R20 nitto terra grapplers, and i dont seem to have any rubbing issues, but it is a tight fit, the muds may rub due to the bigger lugs.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Any chance you could measure the clearance?
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Hey - look what I found:

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...light=predator
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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You should be fine.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 051fdrof
You're right. The formula is [(wheel width +1) / 2] + offset. Guess It's not happening. They'll rub for sure.
They will not rub. I have 35x12.50 R20 M/T's on the MB Predators and have no rubbing with a 2.5" AS up front. You will be fine with a 33x12.50 and the 2" lift.



 
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