wheel backspacing - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

pmpinurgrl · 03-03-2003, 11:50 AM

i just put a 3" body lift on my 99 sport and i would like to run some 33 12.50s with a 17" wheel. and i was wondern if anyone knows around what kinda backspacing i need on the wheels to either get no rub or so that i would have to do a minimal ammount of trimming. if thats not possible to do could i shakel the rear and tt the font to get the lil extra bit of space i need?? thanx every1

**Alec** · 03-03-2003, 03:10 PM

Welcome!

3.75 or 4" BS is usually best. 3.75 will clear your suspension better but will have more chance of causing rub on the fenders. However, fender rub is a lot easier to deal with than suspension rub.

You will need more than the 3" BL to fit 33x12.50s. You will need 2" of TT and shackle lift and trimming.

**section525** · 03-03-2003, 03:14 PM

What wheels and tires are you planning on going with? I want to do the same setup on my GFs X. That would look pretty cool.

**410Fortune** · 03-03-2003, 04:44 PM

Yikes! 33's on a 17" rim = pricey.

Prolly look great though!!!
who makes 33's for a 17"???

Robb · 03-03-2003, 05:30 PM

Tirerack doesn't list any 33x12.5/17s. I would like to see what the combo looks like!! Have you already found tires?

And Welcome!!!

Robb

pmpinurgrl · 03-03-2003, 05:38 PM

bfg mud terrain and procomp mud and i think theres a goodyear mtr tire also...any suggestions on the tire i should go with outta the ones i know make a 17

*addkev* · 03-03-2003, 05:38 PM

Nitto make some and I saw in this month's Petersen's that BFG's are coming out with 17" sizes.

**Alec** · 03-03-2003, 05:38 PM

Nitto has some 33s for 17s I think.

03-03-2003, 11:50 AM	#1
pmpinurgrl Wannabe Elite Explorer chesterfield , va 04 taco Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 69 Vehicle Specs	wheel backspacing i just put a 3" body lift on my 99 sport and i would like to run some 33 12.50s with a 17" wheel. and i was wondern if anyone knows around what kinda backspacing i need on the wheels to either get no rub or so that i would have to do a minimal ammount of trimming. if thats not possible to do could i shakel the rear and tt the font to get the lil extra bit of space i need?? thanx every1

03-03-2003, 03:10 PM	#2
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	Welcome! 3.75 or 4" BS is usually best. 3.75 will clear your suspension better but will have more chance of causing rub on the fenders. However, fender rub is a lot easier to deal with than suspension rub. You will need more than the 3" BL to fit 33x12.50s. You will need 2" of TT and shackle lift and trimming. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

03-03-2003, 03:14 PM	#3
section525 sextion525 Red Bluff, Ca 1996 XLT V8 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 13,096 Vehicle Specs	What wheels and tires are you planning on going with? I want to do the same setup on my GFs X. That would look pretty cool. __________________ 1996 Explorer 5.0L 2004 F250 6.0L 2009 Jetta TDI

03-03-2003, 04:44 PM	#4
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 21,657 Vehicle Specs	Yikes! 33's on a 17" rim = pricey. Prolly look great though!!! who makes 33's for a 17"??? __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates

03-03-2003, 05:38 PM	#7
addkev Elite Explorer FLExplorers Dallas, Texas. Stationed in Kaneohe, Hawaii '04 Hemi Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,079 Vehicle Specs	Nitto make some and I saw in this month's Petersen's that BFG's are coming out with 17" sizes. __________________ '04 Dodge 1500 - got hemi? I respect everyone's opinion. But as an American Fighting Man, guarding your freedom to express your opinion, I reserve the right to let you know when YOU'RE WRONG.

03-03-2003, 05:30 PM	#5
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,419 Vehicle Specs	Tirerack doesn't list any 33x12.5/17s. I would like to see what the combo looks like!! Have you already found tires? And Welcome!!! Robb

03-03-2003, 05:38 PM	#8
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	Nitto has some 33s for 17s I think. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project