backspace - stock is best

[leanofpeak]

trying to find an aftermarket rim close to the stock backspacing of 6 inches.

walker evans comes the closest with a 5.5 inch backspace application, they said maybe the 5.75 backspace will fit but depends on tolerances of truck and rim.

methods at 4.5 inch of backspace stick out too far. too bad because they look the best.

that "aggressive" look with tires poking out from underneath the wheel wells doesn't float my boat.

looking for that "flush" look...

 

[whtrapta]

The methods dont stick out hardly at all. Actually more flush than the stocks. those are too far in.

 

[leanofpeak]

just looking around and came across this...

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f25/post-your-wheel-tire-pics-1874/index7.html

mcmanus atx's stick out at -12mm.

if you go down the page and look at bajachasers walkers it is flush, almost.

and here:

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f25/post-your-wheel-tire-pics-1874/index12.html

those are methods. they stick out.

think that is the only rim. bird says his xd's are 5.something i read somewhere...

 

[Squatting Dog]

This is the range of offsets that I recommend +34mm (stock) to 0mm. You can run negative offsets BUT -6mm is the farthest you will want to go. Any farther you run into clearance, and hub bearing issues..

-Greg

 

[Deinonychus]

On my Raptor (Methods and stock tires), the tread of the tire is within the fender flares.
The "bulge" of the tire is 3/4" from the edge of the fender flares (my fender flares have been Linex'ed).

So, yes, there is a manly "bulge" with Methods and stock tires.

 

[Netix]

I run 0 off set its fine just not more like greg -14mm offset please hahaha.

 

[Squatting Dog]

I run 0 off set its fine just not more like greg -14mm offset please hahaha.

It's -12mm not -14mm.. Geez

-Greg

 

[leanofpeak]

On my Raptor (Methods and stock tires), the tread of the tire is within the fender flares.
The "bulge" of the tire is 3/4" from the edge of the fender flares (my fender flares have been Linex'ed).

So, yes, there is a manly "bulge" with Methods and stock tires.

this "bulge" you speak of...Perhaps I should be looking at something with a negative offset, like -60mm or more...

please advise...

 

[Maxx2893]

this "bulge" you speak of...Perhaps I should be looking at something with a negative offset, like -60mm or more...

please advise...

This. You that will give you the look you want. Also offsets around -60 will be the best for offroading. Another good thing is they increase fuel mileage because of less wind resistance. The weight is deeper in the wheel meaning less wind resistance. It won't be much of a difference in mpg but there will be some.

 

[ADDCJ]

Fuel offers a -76 which is highly recommended for the everglades and offers high flotation attributes. The scrub radius is amazing for 100+mph sand carving tactics as well. There is really no other choice! The wind resistance in this application follows suit of above post.