Thanks Alan,
Thats just what I needed to know
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Short <ashort@flash.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Monday, January 25, 1999 10:54 PM
Subject: Re: DML: R/T Wheel back-spacing (Mark)
>Mark Kuzia wrote:
>>
>> I still need to know what the back spacing is on the R/T17x9 wheels?
>> Also does anyone know what backspacing is on the 15x8 wheels?
>>
>> I am considering either centerline 16x8 w/6" backspacing in front and 5.5
bs
>> in back or American racing 16x8 Scorpion wheels with 4.75" bs, the specs
>> also say +20 mm, does anyone know what this means?
>>
>> Mark
>> http://home.att.net/~flyboy01/
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Randy David <rdavid@vvm.com>
>> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>> Date: Monday, January 25, 1999 8:34 PM
>> Subject: Re: DML: Wheel back-spacing(Mark)
>>
>> >I am running 17X8 wheels with 6" of backspacing, with a 255/50/17 tire
on
>> my
>> >Dak. It is also lowered 2" in the front and 3" in the rear. The
sidewall
>> >is nearly flush with the fenderwells, I have no problems with clearance
>> >while turning from lock to lock. It also handles like a Viper with a
bed.
>> >i had to wait a month for the wheels, it seems the aftermarket industry
has
>> >not greeted the new Dak's with open arms... What does it take to get
some
>> >respect???
>> >
>> >Randy
>> >Temple Tx...
>> >
>> >
>> >>Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 07:25:08 +0000
>> >>From: Patrick Delgado <dadoctah@worldnet.att.net>
>> >>Subject: Re: DML: Wheel back-spacing(Mark)
>> >>
>> >>Mark,
>> >>On my 97, I'm using 275-60-15's all around on my 15X8's with no
problems.
>> >They
>> >>fit and look great. However, I have the fender flares from the 4X4 on
my
>> >4X2.
>> >>Without them the tires would probably peek out about 1/2" from stock
>> fender
>> >>well.
>> >>
>> >>What are you using to lower 1"/3"? Where did you get it and how much?
>> >>
>> >>Dr. Pat
>> >>- ----------
>> >>From: Mark Kuzia <flyboy01@worldnet.att.net>
>> >>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> >>Subject: DML: Wheel back-spacing questions
>> >>Date: Mon, Jan 25, 1999, 2:05 AM
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>Help,
>> >>I'm buying a new set of wheels for my 99' Dakota Sport.
>> >>1. I need to know the stock backspacing with the 15x7, 15x8 (what I
have),
>> >and
>> >>the R/T 17x9 wheels.
>> >>2. Has anyone run into tire clearance problems with bigger wheels? I'm
>> >>lowering the truck 1" front/3" rear.
>> >>3. What is the minumum and maximum backspacing for the 16x8 wheels?
>> >>
>> >>Thanks
>> >>Mark
>> >>http://home.att.net/~flyboy01
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>I just went in the garage and measured my R/T rim. I haven't measured
>backspacing before, but I took a straight edge and measured from the
>back of the bolt circle to the outside of the inner bead 6 1/2 ".Alan S.
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