What wheel backspacing/offset?

[72SDBRONCO]

Hey Everybody, I have seen alot of threads on these topics with a bunch of different opinions depending on your set up. I am looking for your opinion on what wheels to go with to avoid rubbing on the radius arms and or fenders.

I am running a 72 Bronco, Bushwacker Flares, 3.5" WH lift, 1" body lift and 15x33's (BFG All Terrain). Looking to replace my steel wheels with either-

Mickey Thompson Black Classic lll 15x8, Offset -22, Backspace 3.25
American Racing Baja Black 15x7, Offset -6, Backspace 3.76

Just want to make sure I get the correct wheel backspacing/offset, thanks for any help.

John

 

[norm02]

Hey Everybody, I have seen alot of threads on these topics with a bunch of different opinions depending on your set up. I am looking for your opinion on what wheels to go with to avoid rubbing on the radius arms and or fenders.

I am running a 72 Bronco, Bushwacker Flares, 3.5" WH lift, 1" body lift and 15x33's (BFG All Terrain). Looking to replace my steel wheels with either-

Mickey Thompson Black Classic lll 15x8, Offset -22, Backspace 3.25
American Racing Baja Black 15x7, Offset -6, Backspace 3.76

Just want to make sure I get the correct wheel backspacing/offset, thanks for any help.

John

I'm also trying to figure out what offset to get for a set of 15x8 Mickey Thompson Classic III wheels. Looking to have the same exact look as the truck below. I know that it's impossible to tell how much offset the wheels in the picture actually have but any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[suckerpunched]

you should be fine with either of those back spacings.

Norm the wheels on that truck could be 10 inches wide you would have to look closely at depth of the wheel and compare it to pictures on the wheel vendors website. I like the looks of 10" wheels personally.

 

[76YETI]

I have the "same" wheels...Eagle 058's 15x10 offset is 3.63. I have a 76 and they clear up front with disks.

 

[Glass Pony]

Hey Everybody, I have seen alot of threads on these topics with a bunch of different opinions depending on your set up. I am looking for your opinion on what wheels to go with to avoid rubbing on the radius arms and or fenders.

I am running a 72 Bronco, Bushwacker Flares, 3.5" WH lift, 1" body lift and 15x33's (BFG All Terrain). Looking to replace my steel wheels with either-

Mickey Thompson Black Classic lll 15x8, Offset -22, Backspace 3.25
American Racing Baja Black 15x7, Offset -6, Backspace 3.76

Just want to make sure I get the correct wheel backspacing/offset, thanks for any help.

John

How wide are your 33's? If they are 12.5" wide, the 8" wide M/T's would be better IMO.

 

[norm02]

I may hold off until I get ready to lift mine since I'd be going from 31x10.50 to 35x12.50s and I don't know if the 35s would look how I want them to on an 8" wide wheel. The wheels that are currently on my Bronc are ugly and heavy AF but there's nothing wrong with them other than that.

Are any of you guys running a 12.50" wide tire on a 15x8? If so, would you mind attaching a picture of your rig? Thanks!

 

[Glass Pony]

I may hold off until I get ready to lift mine since I'd be going from 31x10.50 to 35x12.50s and I don't know if the 35s would look how I want them to on an 8" wide wheel. The wheels that are currently on my Bronc are ugly and heavy AF but there's nothing wrong with them other than that.

Are any of you guys running a 12.50" wide tire on a 15x8? If so, would you mind attaching a picture of your rig? Thanks!

Not a 35" but a 33x12.50 on M/T Classic Lock 15x8 wheel 3-5/16" back spacing.
Here's a pic with "Old Glory" flying in honor of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in which we pay tribute to this weekend.

 

[norm02]

Not a 35" but a 33x12.50 on M/T Classic Lock 15x8 wheel 3-5/16" back spacing.
Here's a pic with "Old Glory" flying in honor of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in which we pay tribute to this weekend.

Do you have any issues with the tires rubbing the radius arms when turning sharp and what made you go with a 15x8 instead of a 15x10?

 

[Glass Pony]

Do you have any issues with the tires rubbing the radius arms when turning sharp and what made you go with a 15x8 instead of a 15x10?

They do rub a little on the radius arms. I went with the 8's for a few reasons.
Easier on the spindle bearings.
The tire helps protect the rim.
I don't really like the tires sticking too far out from the body.
When airing down for flotation I would think they would stay on the rim better.

 

[Bukin 67]

I run 15 x 8 rims with 35 x 12.5 with 3.25" backset and they clear no problem