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: What Offset/backspacing Is Needed


dmax07lbz
03-02-2009, 10:59 AM
Im Planning On Running 20x10 On 33x12.5x20's And Was Wondering What Offset And Backspacing Do I Need To Make Them Fit

Discount Tire
03-02-2009, 12:12 PM
Most wheels in this size will be in the -25mm range for offset. 20x10's are typically built for lifted applications. That said, the -25mm offset will fit on your truck but it will sit out about 2" further than the stock 16" wheels.

A 33x12.50R20 is about 2.5' taller than the stock 245/75R16. It may take more than just turning the torsion bars up to get these to fit without rubbing.

A slightly higher offset would help the clearance a little with the bumper/fender but that may also make clearance at the suspension and body a problem.

The -25mm offset will be great once you get your lift on.

dmax07lbz
03-02-2009, 09:27 PM
I Heard From Someone That I Should Run -12,i Really Have No Clue Except That In The Near Future I Will Be Lifting The Truck So I Need The Wheels To Work Now And In The Future...any Help Would Be Great Cause Its Getting Down To The Wire With My Old Tires They Are In Serious Need Of Replacement

Discount Tire
03-03-2009, 01:34 PM
A -12mm offset would help, but I don't think anyone builds a wheel in the 20x10 size with that offset. If you can, try to do a test fit. This will tell you exactly what needs to be modified. Without a lift, you will encounter some serious rubbing.

Swampfox
03-03-2009, 06:43 PM
Check out JD4440's garage. He is running 33x12.50 Toyo's on 20x10 Diamo's. JonyB also was running 33's on 20x10 AE 114 wheels.

myth
03-03-2009, 07:38 PM
I was lokking at some wheels today that are a -12 offset. I dont remember which brand they were.

Silverado6600
03-03-2009, 07:41 PM
ok.. I'm dumb. What's offset, and what does it apply to?

Swampfox
03-03-2009, 07:43 PM
Offset and backspacing have to do with wheels. Here is a pic that might help.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u13/mokaru/offset.jpg

Silverado6600
03-03-2009, 07:51 PM
Aha..... Yeah, I figured out that crazy search function and found it too... But that picture helps out a lot as well. Appreciate it, lol.

WildChild
03-05-2009, 11:49 AM
A -12 is about 5'' backspace on a 18 or 20x10 wheel I believe. It will help to run a -12 over a -25 somewhat, I just got a set of Raceline Renegade 8's in 18x10 Im just waiting for tires. I ran a similar offset on my first two Dmaxes and it will work with minor modifications and shouldn't rub much or at all.

myth
03-06-2009, 09:47 AM
Im glad this thread was started. I need to bite the bullit and get some wheels also. Now I know what backspacing to look for.