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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: widowmaker. on November 22, 2005, 03:04:27 PM

Title: wheel spacing
Post by: widowmaker. on November 22, 2005, 03:04:27 PM

hi everyone, i'm going to go get some new meats for my rubi and i have 1 ? about my rims. should i change the back space on my rims from a 4.5 if i go with a 12.5" tire? I guess i should ask for feed back on the new Toyo MTs anybody running them? Thanks Tip over Terry :lol:

Title: wheel spacing
Post by: EVOLUTION on November 22, 2005, 03:14:16 PM

I have 3.75" BS on my AR-767 rims with 33x12.5" claws.  The turning radius is unbelievable... and no rubbing what-so-ever.   :D  I'd recommend it.

Title: wheel spacing
Post by: apex on November 22, 2005, 03:29:42 PM

i run 33x12.50 R15's with 4.5 BS with no problem.
I looked at the Toyo MT's. They are marketing the snot out of them right now so keep that in mind when you see the pricetag. 35's for around $300/each. I don't think they are all that different from your stock tires in terms of tread design and functionality. I just read a review of them in the can4x4 mag I got today, "If you are looking for something a bit different this might be a good choice for the weekend warrior." I don't know anyone running them here.

That being said...I run the Toyo AT's as my street / winter tire. They work great.

I'd suggest if you want something different for your rubi, look at Claws, Swampers , or the popular TruXus.

Title: wheel spacing
Post by: widowmaker. on November 22, 2005, 03:34:30 PM

My uncle is a Toyo dealer and im still waiting on a price but i hate my MTRs. They a great on the dry stuff and in the snow but mud well i hate mud anyway :lol:

Title: wheel spacing
Post by: apex on November 22, 2005, 03:35:59 PM

Dave Johnson?

Title: wheel spacing
Post by: widowmaker. on November 22, 2005, 03:37:21 PM

no sorry his name is rob form canmore

Title: Re: wheel spacing
Post by: Bnine on November 22, 2005, 03:42:57 PM

Quote from: "widowmaker."

hi everyone, i'm going to go get some new meats for my rubi and i have 1 ? about my rims. should i change the back space on my rims from a 4.5 if i go with a 12.5" tire? I guess i should ask for feed back on the new Toyo MTs anybody running them? Thanks Tip over Terry :lol:

Stock backspace is 5" on moabs. Aftermarket 16" steelies like daytona's are 4.5. They help keep more turning radius then stockers, but will rub slightly.

To avoid rub you are going to need wheelspacers, or drop down to 15's and 15" steelies, which have  default BS of 3.75.

HTH

Title: wheel spacing
Post by: RedYJ on November 22, 2005, 09:21:14 PM

Stock will not work well, I run 5.25 with my 12.50 tires and I rub in every parking lot if im not careful.  Im going to upgrade to some 4.5 or 3.75 when I get my Ralph bucks.