Will this trire wheel combe work?
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Will this tire wheel combo work?
I have an 05 3500 lwb srw 4x4 and want to go with 20" rims. I need new tires and figured I would do a whole combo. I have a 2" leveling kit with bfg 315's on stock rims. I get no rubbing with this setup and want to go with this:
Pro Comp Xtreme Alloy Series 6004
For: 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 PICKUP
Part Number: PXA6004-2982
20x9, 8 on 6.5 Bolt Pattern; Backspace = 6.25 in.; Hub Centric = No; Max Load = 3420lbs; Offset = 32mm; Finish = Chrome
with these tires:
Pro Comp Xterrain Tire
For: 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 PICKUP
Part Number: PCT30035
Radial Xterrain, 35/13.50R20; Outlined Black Letters; Overall Diameter = 34.80; Rim Range = 8.0-12.0; Load Range = E; Max Load = 3305; Tread Depth = 20.5/32;
will this setup stick out too far and will it raise the ride height much? I am happy with the way the 315's barely stick out and the ride height is cool for me. I measured the tire and it's like 34 inches tall as it sits. I dont know anything about offset and backspacing and I did a search and found a bunch of confusing info that I cant make out. Will this set up work without rubbing and without looking like crap? Can I go with the 37's?
Pro Comp Xtreme Alloy Series 6004
For: 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 PICKUP
Part Number: PXA6004-2982
20x9, 8 on 6.5 Bolt Pattern; Backspace = 6.25 in.; Hub Centric = No; Max Load = 3420lbs; Offset = 32mm; Finish = Chrome
with these tires:
Pro Comp Xterrain Tire
For: 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 PICKUP
Part Number: PCT30035
Radial Xterrain, 35/13.50R20; Outlined Black Letters; Overall Diameter = 34.80; Rim Range = 8.0-12.0; Load Range = E; Max Load = 3305; Tread Depth = 20.5/32;
will this setup stick out too far and will it raise the ride height much? I am happy with the way the 315's barely stick out and the ride height is cool for me. I measured the tire and it's like 34 inches tall as it sits. I dont know anything about offset and backspacing and I did a search and found a bunch of confusing info that I cant make out. Will this set up work without rubbing and without looking like crap? Can I go with the 37's?
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That combo will work, but you'll probably get some rubbing on the control arms at full steering lock. Not enough to worry about, though.
I heard the same thing about the Pro Comp Forged wheels, but never got confirmation if it is true or not.
I heard the same thing about the Pro Comp Forged wheels, but never got confirmation if it is true or not.
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Just went by the local 4wheelparts store and talked with a guy and he said that the 6.25in backspace would look crappy because it would make the wheels look too tucked under the truck. My 315's look like I want them and could stick a little further out even, but it would not look good tucked too far in. Is that how backspacing works? He said the stock backspace is 5.00in and to get as close to that to keep the look I want. Is this correct?
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This is why I do research before making a decision like this, and why I avoid 4Wheel Parts. Stock backspacing is about 6.25" (+41mm offset, plus or minus a couple mm). If you get a wheel with 5" b.s. and the tires you spec'd they'll rub.
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The stock wheels have 6" backcpacing.
Offset. The distance from the centerline of the wheel to the face of the mounting surface of the wheel that contacts the hub.
Zero Offset. Indicates the mounting surface is at the wheel center.
Negative Offset. Indicates the mounting surface is behind (or inboard) the centerline of the rim. This is often found on standard rear-wheel-drive vehicles and on so-called reversed rims.
Positive Offset. Indicates the mounting surface is in front of (or outboard) the centerline of the rim. This is often found on front-wheel-drive vehicles. Stock Tacoma wheels have Positive offset.
With the look your trying to achieve, which is similar to what I want (1" or so sticking out) a 17x9 with around 5.5" - 6"" backspacing will get the job done, I wouldn't go any less than 5" or you'll be out too far.
The wheels I'm looking at are a 17x9 with 5.25" and I posted a pic in a thread titled "is this realistic" in the Non drivetrain forum, maybe that will help
pt beat me to it and as usual has some great info there
Offset. The distance from the centerline of the wheel to the face of the mounting surface of the wheel that contacts the hub.
Zero Offset. Indicates the mounting surface is at the wheel center.
Negative Offset. Indicates the mounting surface is behind (or inboard) the centerline of the rim. This is often found on standard rear-wheel-drive vehicles and on so-called reversed rims.
Positive Offset. Indicates the mounting surface is in front of (or outboard) the centerline of the rim. This is often found on front-wheel-drive vehicles. Stock Tacoma wheels have Positive offset.
With the look your trying to achieve, which is similar to what I want (1" or so sticking out) a 17x9 with around 5.5" - 6"" backspacing will get the job done, I wouldn't go any less than 5" or you'll be out too far.
The wheels I'm looking at are a 17x9 with 5.25" and I posted a pic in a thread titled "is this realistic" in the Non drivetrain forum, maybe that will help
pt beat me to it and as usual has some great info there
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Pauly, THANK YOU!! So the original tire combo I wanted looks to bring in the tire in about 10mm if I understand correctly, or does the actual width of the rim play a factor as well. Sorry for all the questions, just doing my homework.
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James, would this apply to the 20 inch rims with 6.25 BS and +32 offset? it's close and the picture above that Pauly put up is pretty much the look I want, MAYBE a hair more but thats it.