hoss 18x9 backspacing

i have searched and seen where everyone here seems to recommend the -12 backspacing http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wh...ic-size-question-b4-i-make-hoss-purchase.html

but when i call wheelpros.com they state +18 is the only way to go.

can someone explain to me why the -12 would be better then the +18.

thank you and this site rocks for info....

just bought a 2007 double cab and ordered 3" lift yesterday

 

Call someone else, they will say -12

 

I'm sure kpt will chime in >.>

 

-12 is 4.5 backspacing on a 9 inch wide wheel. 4.5 backspace seems to fit the best with out trucks/lift. -12, or 4.5 backspace, on xd hoss 18x9 wheels is what i have on my truck, they fit fantastic. +18 on 9 inch wide wheel is 5.5-5.75 backspacing, which, if im not mistaken, puts more wheel and tire under your truck, which would cause you to rub on many items im sure...


KPT knows his shit, hopefully he will chime in.

 

how much lift and what size tire do you have on your truck?

i just ordered the 3" skyjacker lift should be here next week

 

I have 33x12.50x18 and a 6 inch lift. Regardless of the size lift, 4.5 backspacing fits the best. I was going to lift my truck 3 inches before too, and was still going to get the 4.5 backspace.

 

im doing 33x12.5x18 nitto's... thank you for the help, i dont understand why "wheelpro's" would say +18 but i think i will go -12... do you have any pics of your truck on here?

 

I'm not sure that width of tire will fit with a 3 inch lift. When I was going to do my 3 inch lift, I was going to use 285/70/17 which aren't as wide, and was still going to have to trim. I will post some pics here in a bit

 

You definitely do NOT want +18, that will never work. I don't know why wheelpro's would recommend that, but you need the -12 offset. And like frostbyte said, you're going to have some trouble getting a 33x12.5x18 to fit without some major trimming. You will definitely have to trim bumper, and probably cab chop.

 

Sorry I am late

Tell them if the +18 doesn't work then you get the wheels for free. Then see how confident they are.

Yep, Brett knows his shit too.

 

Sorry there 33 12 18 with 3" lift will need trimming?

 

Oh yeah, plenty.....

Where did you find a 33x12x18? Do you mean a 295/65/18?

 

Sorry the guy I have been dealing with just said 33 12. 18. There actually LT285/65R18. Can't listen to him I guess ... will I still have to trim?

 

Okay, thats a 32.5 x 11.2 x 18. And yes, you'll still have to trim, and possibly chop your cab mounts.

 

Like KPT said, you will have to do some minor to moderate trimming. I have same size tires and wheels with a -12 offset on a 3" lift. You most likely wont have to do a cab mount chop unless you are into some serious off-roading.

 

Mind if I ask who you are dealing with? And have you ordered the wheels and tires already? Reason I ask is I noticed you're in Arlington, so if you haven't ordered them yet let me know, I've got Discount Tire connections, especially in Marysville.

 

A customer of mine is hooking me up with a deal thru wheelpros....

 

I work for Randy's Ring & Pinion in everett

 

KPTFTW. BTW, aren't you a mod yet??

 

You'd have to take my place as wheels king. Up to the task?