Zero offset. 16" x 8" wheels.

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  1. phatmitzu

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    Will I have problem fitting those?
    16x8 ET @ 0 offset.

    Planning on lowering the pickup (not bagged).

    I'm getting 4x4 front fenders.
     
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    I thought the offset represents the backspacing...?
     
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    Ok, yes you are right, I wasn't thinking. And yes an 8" wide zero offset wheel has four inches of backspacing which should fit with no problems.
     
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    Thanks buddy! :)

    How much backspacing tolerance do we have(2wds)? What is the minimum backspacing we can put on without having inner rubbing problem?
     
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    I'm not sure what the minimum is, I started with a set of 18X7.5's on the front with a -43mm offset. This put my backspacing at around 5 1/2 or so inches. A bit too much, they would rub near lock each way. I then installed a set of 1.5" spacers (which brought them back near a Zero offset) and they tuck nicely.

    That just goes to show that you don't always trust what someone who is selling you a set of rims over the phone says. After questioning him to make sure they were right, he said "oh yeah, this is what all the mini trucks run." Wheelsnext.com bull crap... Check the measurements out for yourself.:rolleyes:

    Sorry, that was my rant for the day....
     
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    Yeah. That is why I always try to find out informations myself before buying anything. I don't trust them sales people either...

    Thanks for the info. Now off I go to get those wheels... :D
     

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