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Wheel Backspacing

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by mx355, Jun 16, 2011.

  1. Jun 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM
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    Looking at a set of wheels that I can get a really good deal on. The backspacing is = 5.25 in. How will they fit or will it work?
     
  2. Jun 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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    5.25" in backspacing is what the OEM 16" TRD wheels are, so they should fit fine. What's your tire size?
     
  3. Jun 16, 2011 at 10:39 AM
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    Going to get a lot of hate but its a 20" wheel so would run a 275/55-20
     
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    Wheel is a 20x9.5
     
  5. Jun 16, 2011 at 11:15 AM
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    I believe you may have some rubbing issues with that combo.
     
  6. Jun 16, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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    If same backspacing same as stock 16s and 20s tires are only .4" wider where do you think it would rub?
     
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    The stock tires are 265/70-R16. Even though you're only .4" wider than stock, you're about 1.5" bigger in diameter over stock. Could have some rubbing on the front flaps and/or inner fender.

    Some people report minor rubbing with 265/70-R17 (31.6") and some don't. Try browsing some other threads in the Wheel and Tire section and see what other people have found.
     
  9. Jun 16, 2011 at 12:58 PM
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    I have a 1.75 Bilestins on my truck so height im not really worried. No mud flaps on so basically just worried on rubbing frame or fenders.
     
  10. Jun 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM
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    what kind of deal you getting if you dont mind me asking? brand/model/price? just curious
     
  11. Jun 16, 2011 at 1:43 PM
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    BUMP

    Does anyone know if this is Too much backspacing for a 275/55-20 with a 1.75" billy lift?
     
  12. Jun 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM
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    And do Tacoma wheels have to be hub centric?
     
  13. Jun 17, 2011 at 4:39 AM
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    They don't HAVE to be. Factory Toyota wheels are designed to be hub centric though. If you're worried about it you could get a set of hub centering rings.
     
  14. Jun 17, 2011 at 7:35 AM
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    I just mostly worried about that backspacing of 5.25 and 0 offset, if it would rub on upper contol
     
  15. Jun 17, 2011 at 5:19 PM
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    Found this online, is this correct?

    Stock wheel closer to 5.5" than 5.25". The 2005-'08 17x7.5 TRD wheels have a +30mm offset. If they had 0mm offset, the backspacing would be 4.25". So, technically, the backspacing is 5.43 inches.

    Here is a guy with 20x8.5 with 275/55-20 with no rubbing issuses, but not sure on backspacing or offest.
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/deff808/IMG_0599.jpg
     

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