Backspacing - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

Ryan1 · 02-15-2003, 02:52 AM

Im going to buy some ar-767 this week (15x8) im running 32x11.50 what backspacing should I use. I have stock limited rims on there now and when I turn I rub on the sway bars

Thanks
Ryan

**Alec** · 02-15-2003, 11:20 AM

3.75 is probably best.

JamminG4Jim · 02-15-2003, 11:53 AM

3.75 is what my A/R chrome nuggets are, Ryan.

I get my rims from Norm's Tire in Little Canada. They consistantly get me the best price, and can get most rims within 24 hours from a local A/R distributor (Unless it's something unique)...

They can swap the tires onto the new rims for you also. Very competant work.

just my .02

Jim

rocklaurence · 02-17-2003, 02:55 PM

Yes, 3-3/4 is stock and with those tires should be fine. However, I like the 4.5 with 12.5" tires in order to keep the wheels inside and under the truck. True, theyre more likely to rub but they clear the rear of the front wells better. IMO:redexp:

**Alec** · 02-17-2003, 09:59 PM

Actually, stock Explorer rims are 4 or 4.5" from what I've seen.

Yes, a wider bs (lower number) will risk rubbing the body more. However, too narrow and you risk rubbing suspension components. I'd rather rub body than rub suspension any day.

02-15-2003, 02:52 AM	#1
Ryan1 Wannabe Elite Explorer White Bear Lake, MN 94 XLT Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,698 Vehicle Specs	Backspacing Im going to buy some ar-767 this week (15x8) im running 32x11.50 what backspacing should I use. I have stock limited rims on there now and when I turn I rub on the sway bars Thanks Ryan __________________ 94 XLT 6 Inch Skyjacker 32's

02-15-2003, 11:20 AM	#2
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	3.75 is probably best. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

02-15-2003, 11:53 AM	#3
JamminG4Jim Elite Explorer Near St. Paul, MN. 2000 Sport Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 648 Vehicle Specs	3.75 is what my A/R chrome nuggets are, Ryan. I get my rims from Norm's Tire in Little Canada. They consistantly get me the best price, and can get most rims within 24 hours from a local A/R distributor (Unless it's something unique)... They can swap the tires onto the new rims for you also. Very competant work. just my .02 Jim __________________ AAï¿½UP Ham Callsign '00 Sport for the missus! 2000 F-350 7.3L PSD,DRW,BTS Tranny. Official member of the RollOverPosse! Also building a '92 Jeep YJ!!! Jim's X Mods Click here if you've had a bad day!

02-17-2003, 02:55 PM	#4
rocklaurence Wannabe Elite Explorer Lakeland,Fl 93 SPORT Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 151 Vehicle Specs	Yes, 3-3/4 is stock and with those tires should be fine. However, I like the 4.5 with 12.5" tires in order to keep the wheels inside and under the truck. True, theyre more likely to rub but they clear the rear of the front wells better. IMO:redexp: __________________ 151K miles but always something new--6"suspenion,2"B/L,4:56 gears, Locked front and rear, 37"Boggers, custom bumpers & nerf bars, 8000 winch, Dual batteries, Ifab intake, BBK T/B, Borla headers, SuperChip, P&P heads, RV cam.

02-17-2003, 09:59 PM	#5
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	Actually, stock Explorer rims are 4 or 4.5" from what I've seen. Yes, a wider bs (lower number) will risk rubbing the body more. However, too narrow and you risk rubbing suspension components. I'd rather rub body than rub suspension any day. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project