Questions About Back Spacing

[dave_benn]

Im sure it has been covered, i gave a quick search but nada. Im looking at new rims for my 2010 sierra, the question i have is how well will they fit. The specs are; 17x8.5, 4.75 back spacing, and 0mm offset. I plan on wrapping them in a 285/70 nitto at. I plan on doing a 2'' level. Thanks for the help.

[sic lsx]

im sure with that BS it will stick out some and cause it to rub.

[Stevens03]

Yeah, you need at least 5.5" of backspacing for the gmt-900's in my opinion.

[dave_benn]

How much of a lift would I need to clear these rims then? Would 2.5 in do the trick or do I need some body lift?

[cparks555]

Level and 1.5" body lift would do the trick IMO. Check this out http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=148&gr=-1.

[dave_benn]

That's a nice kit, but won't the tire look tiny. I prefer the tire to fill the wheel well not leave it open. Can I achieve that without cutting metal or am I beat?

[Stevens03]

With that setup, your tires are going to stick out about 1" from the fenders ...

[dave_benn]

Ok, so I could assume the rubbing would be on the corner of the bumper. Sorry for the questions just trying to figure this out, I do appreciate your responses.

[cparks555]

A 285/70/17 on stock wheels and leveling kit will not rub, with 4.75" backspace wheels you might rub the plastic fender in the front of the tire.

[dave_benn]

That don't sound bad, I don't mind cutting a little of plastic but not metal.

[cparks555]

I feel the same way man, get us some pics when it's done if you don't mind!

[dave_benn]

Will do, probably be done by mid to end sept.