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Old 04-15-2008, 07:56 PM
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I am looking at a tire and wheel combo online and wondering what back spacing I need to fit my truck. I have an 04 FX4 with the factory 18" wheel if anyone can help me out it would be greatly appreciated


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Old 04-15-2008, 08:39 PM
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You have 5.5" of BS. You want to keep as close to that as possible.
 
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Old 04-15-2008, 10:23 PM
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I agree. What size tire/wheel are you looking at?
 
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Old 04-16-2008, 07:37 AM
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I am looking at Pro Comp Xtreme Alloy Series 7105 for the wheels and Nitto Terra Grapplers in 285/60/R18 for the tires.
 
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Old 04-16-2008, 09:43 AM
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What is the width and backspacing on those?
 
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Old 04-16-2008, 09:47 AM
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They are 18x9 with 5in of back space.
 
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Old 04-16-2008, 09:52 AM
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Those will fit fine. That wheel will stick out 2 inches farther than your oem rims. Personally, I'd go with a tire larger than a 285/60-18 (32x11.50).
 
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Old 04-16-2008, 09:59 AM
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Thanks Wandell I will change them to the 325/60/R18. I really appreciate the help. Now I have to talk my wife into this.
 



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