Looking at wheels and not sure I understand backspacing. Does a higher number of inches of backspacing show more, or less, wheel on the outside? Meaning, what shows more of the wheel, more or less backspacing? Probably something everyone but I know but in looking at wheels the pictures all look the same. Thanks for the help. trukman1
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Can Someone Explain Backspacing to Me?
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less... a higher # means the tire sits further into the well... you get this by laying a ruler across the back edge of the rim, and measuring down to the wheel mounting surface...
I found out that they go by how far off of center the wheel is from center, mostly in millimeters, and often don't list backspace dimensions. That is going to slow me down in finding new wheels!
rampage
3/4 ton status
Yes, the wheel will stick out farther with 2” than 4”.
Zero inches of back spacing would have the wheel mounting surface even with the back edge of the rim.
Maybe this will help:
https://www.4wheelparts.com/the-dirt/wheel-offset-versus-backspacing/amp/
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just dont buy from them tho .
sweetK30,
Any recommendations on the best place to purchase?
It will be a quite a while before I'm ready to pull the trigger on some. Just trying to educate myself so I make the right choice when I eventually purchase. Trying to learn which offset and width will work best.
My plan is for 33x12.5x15 BF Goodrich A/T's. I like the looks of "more" rim showing within reason (don't care for the extreme wheels I've seen that some call "skate boards," at least that's what they call them around here.) I had the A/T version tires made back in the '80's and liked those.
The '88 K5 I purchased has brand new Toyo M/T Open Country 31x9.5x15's on stock aluminum wheels but I'm kind of stuck with those till they wear out since they have less than 50 miles on them now and the truck hasn't been driven since I started restoring it as soon as I received it. LOL! (My son says they are very good tires and doesn't want me to change till they're worn out which may be quite a while.) I just like the looks of wider tires better. Planning for "down the road."
My Blazer doesn't have any lift but I ran the 33" A/T's on a stock '84 Jimmy without any problems but don't remember the wheels I had then.
Was looking at Pro Comp wheels but can't figure out the difference between Series 69 and 1069 other than the price. They all look the same to me. Any advice?
Thanks for all your help and information! trukman1
Any recommendations on the best place to purchase?
It will be a quite a while before I'm ready to pull the trigger on some. Just trying to educate myself so I make the right choice when I eventually purchase. Trying to learn which offset and width will work best.
My plan is for 33x12.5x15 BF Goodrich A/T's. I like the looks of "more" rim showing within reason (don't care for the extreme wheels I've seen that some call "skate boards," at least that's what they call them around here.) I had the A/T version tires made back in the '80's and liked those.
The '88 K5 I purchased has brand new Toyo M/T Open Country 31x9.5x15's on stock aluminum wheels but I'm kind of stuck with those till they wear out since they have less than 50 miles on them now and the truck hasn't been driven since I started restoring it as soon as I received it. LOL! (My son says they are very good tires and doesn't want me to change till they're worn out which may be quite a while.) I just like the looks of wider tires better. Planning for "down the road."
My Blazer doesn't have any lift but I ran the 33" A/T's on a stock '84 Jimmy without any problems but don't remember the wheels I had then.
Was looking at Pro Comp wheels but can't figure out the difference between Series 69 and 1069 other than the price. They all look the same to me. Any advice?
Thanks for all your help and information! trukman1
you'd probably be looking at a 3" to 3.5" backspacing... standard is usually in the 4, 4.5 range... "rollerskates" as i call em 
are like 1" probably...
are like 1" probably...
Backspacing is the measure from the back of the wheel to the WMS. Always positive.
Offset is the measure from the center of the wheel to the WMS. Positive or negative depending on what side of the center it is on.
Offset is the measure from the center of the wheel to the WMS. Positive or negative depending on what side of the center it is on.
WOW! Outstanding! Thanks guys! I finally understand it.
kennyw, Thanks for the diagrams. I'm going to save those.
ryoken, I think your right, I like the 3-3.5" backspacing the best. Shows more rim but not the "rollerskate" look.
I hope others have gotten as much from this as I have. I learned a lot. Thanks again!
kennyw, Thanks for the diagrams. I'm going to save those.
ryoken, I think your right, I like the 3-3.5" backspacing the best. Shows more rim but not the "rollerskate" look.
I hope others have gotten as much from this as I have. I learned a lot. Thanks again!
I'm actually going to go 17" with 285/70/17 less sidewall sway
WOW! That's the combo I was wondering about. Thanks!
rampage
3/4 ton status
Looks like it’s Rhino Lined.
last pic is just some 
Looks like it’s Rhino Lined
Body repair guy said better for shrubs tree branches etc.. so far so good
I tried to get him to clear coat it after he sanded it he would Not
Body repair guy said better for shrubs tree branches etc.. so far so good
I tried to get him to clear coat it after he sanded it he would Not
