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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Quaddawg on January 30, 2006, 03:03:27 PM

Title: Great wheel found... one more Backspacing question
Post by: Quaddawg on January 30, 2006, 03:03:27 PM

OK, I think I found the wheel I want.


Here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8031951256&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT


BUT, is 3.25" backspacing going to be too much for a 31x11.50-15  LTB?  I know the rears will be fine, but what about the fronts..

What is the stock offset on my stock aluminums?  over 3.75 isn't it?  Man, that is going to make it close..  and it's mail order, not like I can send them back if they don't clear..  Spacers maybe?

Anyone here run a 3.25 backspacing on an 11.50 tire?  (11 inch actual cross section) on a kick?

I am NOT worried about fenders or firewall or anything but frame rubbing..  everything else is an EASY fix ;)

Title: Re: Great wheel found... one more Backspacing question
Post by: Chief on January 30, 2006, 04:25:36 PM

Damn, those are nice! I would call and ask about the center cap space. It may not fit over you hubs!! If you have the $$, I would try it first with  that backspacing, and if a no go, get spacers. I have a contact that does spacers for a pretty good price!

Title: Re: Great wheel found... one more Backspacing question
Post by: Shredder on January 30, 2006, 04:48:21 PM

Wow. i like that wheel. Especially the word "lightweight". I have those heavy beasts called RockCrawlers on mine. A ton of unsprung weight. Double the weight I had stock. Made a big differance on the highway. Poor little tracker really has to work now to hold 70 now. Use to be able to hit 95+.  ;)

Your stock wheels are about 4.25" so you will gain an inch of clearance on the frame over them. I also have some stock wheels with 30s on them (winter tires) and the side lugs rub the frame at full turn. I would think you will have some mild contact with a tire that big but damn those are nice wheels. Maybe some one else on here has tried that size and knows for sure.

Title: Re: Great wheel found... one more Backspacing question
Post by: Quaddawg on January 30, 2006, 05:04:08 PM

Yeah, they are nice... BUT.................. bad customer service, and 4wheelparts didn't have them....


SOOOOOOOOOO..... long story short, for now I am getting heavyass rockcrawlers..... 2.75 backspacing.. I KNOW that will be ok... or at least tolerable..

I did go ahead and order them as a package with  Swamper LTB's  31x11.50's

so when they come, I can go put them on and try them out....

It's good to have Zuk wheels around I am coming to find out....