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Re: Wheels...Now: Which Backspacing??
« on: Jan 02, 2005, 11:36:52 PM »
I think I've settled on the MRT beadlocks (pending approval from my better half.  She says I have to submit a written request for a purchase order  :eyebrow: )

Next question is what backspacing?  I've got a trailer and a tow vehicle, but will still need to drive it on the street occasionally.  I'm not too worried about Johnny Law around here, but more worried about my wheel bearings and all.  I've got and IFS rear axle and 1.5" spacers on the front.  I need to gain some width over my crappy 4.5" BS wheels I have now for stability reasons with the 37's.  Is 2" BS too little for my rig?  Will it burn up bearings on longer road ventures?  Some of the "Local" wheeling requires 100-150 miles of pavement (roundtrip), so it'll see significant road time.  Frequent repacking of bearings isn't a problem, but I don't want to replace bearings and spindles twice a year or anything.

If you've got 2", 2.25" or 2.5" BS wheels on your rig, post up some pics for me so I can get a feel for how they'll work on my pile.

Thanks guys!
Ryan :help:
« Last Edit: Jan 03, 2005, 01:03:03 PM by reklund5 »
'84 Hilux, locked, dual-cased, winched, EFI converted, 37" tired, half-doored (in the summer...)
'87 Supra, 400 HP.  smooth as glass at 130 'cause my tires are NEW!...
'92 F250 Diesel, tow rig, ATS Turbo, leveling kit, killer stereo

 
 
 
 
 

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