Method wheel backspace

[Hemmer]

Hello I’m looking to get a set of methods in 17s. They make 2 backspacings one is 4.60 backspacing with -12offset. The other is 4.75 backspacing with 0 offset I wanted to know what one would be the best fit for my bronco.
Thank you for the help.

 

[Rbuddy98]

I put a set on my 1972 I believe the backspacing was 4.75 with 0 offset. They rubbed slightly at full lock. I ended up putting a set of Duffs T-Rex arms on problem solved. I have a 2 1/2 inch SL with cut fenders and everything clears fine so far

 

[Timmy390]

I put a set on my 1972 I believe the backspacing was 4.75 with 0 offset. They rubbed slightly at full lock. I ended up putting a set of Duffs T-Rex arms on problem solved. I have a 2 1/2 inch SL with cut fenders and everything clears fine so far

Same SLIGHT rub at full lock.......Running 33's

Tim

 

[Ol'Blue]

What year steering knuckles do you have? I believe 76' and 77' knuckles are set further out. Larger backspacing may rub on the 76/77 knuckles at the tie rods.

 

[Rbuddy98]

I have a 1976 disc brake Dana 44 in my 1972

 

[Timmy390]

I have 79 Bronco disc's

Tim

 

[SP73]

What width wheel is being referred to?

 

[Hemmer]

What width wheel is being referred to?

It’s a 17x9

 

[garberz]

It’s a 17x9

35’s or 37” tires will rub in the back, on the side of the fender wells. When you really flex it. If you run a lot of lift, or stick to mild trails, you may be ok. Most use wheel spacers when running that much back space.

Mark

 

[SP73]

35’s or 37” tires will rub in the back, on the side of the fender wells. When you really flex it. If you run a lot of lift, or stick to mild trails, you may be ok. Most use wheel spacers when running that much back space.

Mark

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I’m running 16x8.5’s zero offset with 1” spacers and they rub at full lock and on the fenders at full stuff FYI.

 

[Spaggyroe]

I put a set on my 1972 I believe the backspacing was 4.75 with 0 offset. They rubbed slightly at full lock. I ended up putting a set of Duffs T-Rex arms on problem solved. I have a 2 1/2 inch SL with cut fenders and everything clears fine so far

Mine is a somewhat similar setup.
0 offset on 17x9 Methods. I run 76 F150 knuckles, T-Rex arms, 3-1/2" suspension, 2" body, 35's, and some trimming under the front fenders.

No rubbing, ever. (but I don't wheel mine either).