measuring wheels

[88Nightmare]

Whats the difference between backspacing and and wheel offset? If I want to buy a new set of wheels that would position the wheel/tire a little bit further away from the frame of the vehicle, what kind of backspacing would I want? A higher number or a lower number?

[juicedimpss]

backspace is measured from the mounting surface of the rim/axle to the inside bead. the smaller the BS the further it will "stick out".

[Flicktitty]

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

[88Nightmare]

im putting larger and wider tires on a truck and im afraid of them rubbing on the frame when at full steering lock so I want them to be "pulled away" from the frame just a tad more then the stock wheels will do.


So a wheel with a backspacing of 3.75" will stick out and help push the tire/wheel away from the frame more so then a wheel with a backspacing of 6"?


I suppose I should measure my factory wheels to determine which backspacing would be appropriate for the next set of wheels...

[Car Guy]

Backspacing = ol' school way of measuring wheels.....

Offset = 'new' way of measuring wheels.....


Both are the same thing really, it just depends who you are dealing with and what terminology they use......

[88Nightmare]

so if I remember correctly, the best way to measure backspacing would be to get a flat object that would stretch across the diameter of the wheel at the inside bead and then use that as a measuring point to measure down to the mounting surface?

[Car Guy]

Yup.....:)

[88Nightmare]

another question, no need to make a new thread.....


what would be the largest width tire you can fit on a 7" wheel and an 8" wide wheel? I'm talking truck tires. I want to get a set of 33" diameter tires, and I was thinking about 10" wide tires. Would those fit properly on a 7" wide or 8" wide wheel?

[pashtrd]

I have 35" x 12.5" tires mounted on a set of 8" wide rims on my 01 Dodge Ram. I have some slight rubbing that would go away with a 7" rim, They would rub like crazy with a 10" wide rim, and they would stick out a rediculous amount on my truck.

[88Nightmare]

im thinking about a set of 15x8 wheels with 33x10" tires for an s10 blazer

[-stew-]

33x10? That sounds like a retarded size. Most 33's are 12.5's. How much lift you runnin?

[88Nightmare]

if I have to go 12.5 then thats fine. 2" lift front and rear

[PonyKiller87]

If its a 4x4 then your going to have issues making that fit. supposily it take a 2" body lift, and moving the tires out 1.5" in the front and 3" in the rear to fit a 33x10.5 the 33x12.5 is to wide unless you start hacking the body or do a suspension and body lift

[88Nightmare]

well its got a 2" suspension lift so what would you recommend for tires?

[-stew-]

31x10.50's

That weezy 2.8 is gonna have a hard enough time turnin' them, 33's might give it an anurism.

[88Nightmare]

31's are fine, I was just hoping for something beefier. I can always up the gear ratios too if need be

[0TransAm0]

not trying to hijack but you liffted that bad boy? got pics on your progress?

[88Nightmare]

im waiting on parts but when im finished it will be lifted. lift shackles are on their way here and im waiting on lower control arms and torsion bar keys to finish the front.

So far I have new tubular upper control arms and all new steering components. im also doin the bodywork at the same time. Ill get pics tomorrow for ya

[PonyKiller87]

The stuff I posted above was with shackles and tbars cranked.

I would suggest the 31s also

[88Nightmare]

31s it is. I got keys for my tbars so I can crank them up just a touch more

[BigBlackZ71]

You can fit 33's just fine on a stock Z71 with stock wheels all you have to do is crank the stock keys up a little to level it out, and get it aligned. On your truck you won't be able to run the s10 blazer 15x8 the smallest wheel you can fit is a 17 inch wheel due to the larger brakes. What kind of 2inch lift kit are you using?

[SLOWC5]

I'll help you out Brent with some pictures

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/kssinbooth/GTP/brentstruck009.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/kssinbooth/GTP/brentstruck006.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/kssinbooth/GTP/IMG_0055.jpg

[88Nightmare]

You can fit 33's just fine on a stock Z71 with stock wheels all you have to do is crank the stock keys up a little to level it out, and get it aligned. On your truck you won't be able to run the s10 blazer 15x8 the smallest wheel you can fit is a 17 inch wheel due to the larger brakes. What kind of 2inch lift kit are you using?

My stock wheels are only 16" so what do you mean I can only run a 17" wheel? My brakes are new but still stock. OEM replacements. I didn't upgrade my brakes.

And its pieced together, but most of the parts are Rough Country. I have Rough Country tubular upper control arms, Rough Country torsion bar keys, Rough Country shocks, and generic rear leaf spring shackles

[SLOWC5]

I believe My buddy Brent meant to say 16" is the smallest you can go, Not sure but I thought 06" the smallest you could go was a 17" wheel?

JEFF

[88Nightmare]

uhhh, im doing this on a 1987 S10 Blazer, not my Silverado. And on the silverado, the smallest you could go was a 17". But actually on my 1987 S10 Blazer, my stock wheels are 15"

[SLOWC5]

whoops, my bad,

[BigBlackZ71]

Going by the truck and wheels in your sig they appear to be the factory chevy 17's?

[BigBlackZ71]

Sorry I have no clue what will fit the s10, I only know the newer trucks

[88Nightmare]

Going by the truck and wheels in your sig they appear to be the factory chevy 17's?

correct


Sorry I have no clue what will fit the s10, I only know the newer trucks

my factory wheels are 15" so 15x8's should fit no problem :thumbsup