Wheel back spacing for RE 4.5" & 37x13.50s
10-04-2007, 12:33 PM
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Wheel back spacing for RE 4.5" & 37x13.50s
For anyone out there running a R.E. 4.5" Long Arm Kit with 37x13.50x17 tires, what wheel back space do you have. My wheels are 17x9 with a 4.75" back space and the rear tire is too close to the rear suspension arm. If I air down for a little wheeling fun they rub. What is your back space and if you can measure how much room you have between the rear tire and rear suspension arm. Thanks in advance for any help.
10-04-2007, 12:52 PM
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Well, I'm not runng an RE 4.5" long arm kit but can tell you that 4.75" of BS is too much for a 13.50 wide tire. You really need to have something closer to 4" or maybe even 3.75" of BS. Perhaps you should consider getting a set of 1.5" wheel spacers.
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Thanks WOL, I'll take it down to my tire shop and see what they can do for me.