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Old 01-08-2002, 06:16 PM   #1
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Question Wheel back spacing???

Whats up? I am a new member here.

I did a search on this subject and seemed to find NO answers. Does anyone know the back spacing allowance on a stock 91? Thanks in Advance
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Old 01-08-2002, 07:18 PM   #2
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um, well, i believe the offset on your stock wheels is 20 mm (i know on the 2nd generation explorers its 20 mm), but the allowable offset is going to vary with wheel size and tire size.
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Old 01-08-2002, 07:21 PM   #3
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the offset on the stock wheel is 4"
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Old 01-08-2002, 07:39 PM   #4
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the offset on the stock wheel is 4"
thats backspacing its really the same measurement, but from different points on the wheel.
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Old 01-09-2002, 08:11 AM   #6
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thats backspacing its really the same measurement, but from different points on the wheel.
lol thats what i meant, i got confused, i meant back spacing, but read your post and had offset in my head
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