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eightyfive · 06-06-2010, 12:16 AM

hey every one, i need some help getting this through my head.
What is the difference bewteen backspacing and offsetting, what do they mean?

Im gunna be gettin new wheels for my sierra classic and i want them to stick out as far as they can. (only on the back, the front can stay tucked in) Im gunna get 10" rims for the rear and 8" rims for the front. So wat backspacing or offsetting would i need to get my rear wheels to stick out of the fender?

Sorry for the long story, but thanks for the help

06-06-2010, 12:16 AM	#1
eightyfive Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Swan River Manitoba Canada Posts: 233	Backspacing, Offsetting, Backsetting, Offspacing, Backoff, Spacing Setting Confused!? hey every one, i need some help getting this through my head. What is the difference bewteen backspacing and offsetting, what do they mean? Im gunna be gettin new wheels for my sierra classic and i want them to stick out as far as they can. (only on the back, the front can stay tucked in) Im gunna get 10" rims for the rear and 8" rims for the front. So wat backspacing or offsetting would i need to get my rear wheels to stick out of the fender? Sorry for the long story, but thanks for the help __________________ parts truck- 1982 suburban GMC Sierra Classic first project- 1985 GMC Sierra Classic first truck- 1988 GMC Sierra sle "New" Hot rod 1999 Chevy silverado 5.3L ^^^ Workin my way up the food chain