Zone 6 Inch Lift

sp00nman · May 19, 2009

This kit says the backspacing needs to be 4.5". So, does that mean I can get wheels with more backspacing or is that the maximum? Kind of new to this so any help is appreciated.

Thanks

http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=98&gr=-1#no_op

stlavsa · May 19, 2009

This kit says the backspacing needs to be 4.5". So, does that mean I can get wheels with more backspacing or is that the maximum? Kind of new to this so any help is appreciated.

Thanks

http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=98&gr=-1#no_op

It means you need wheels that stick out in order to clear. You DO NOT want a wheel with more backspace. There are other kits that will let you run more backspacing..

blackout07 · May 19, 2009

It depends on your wheel size. The below is off of Zone's website and is for 07+, but I'm pretty sure the spindles are the same.

Back spacing: 4.5"w/17, 5" w/18, 5.75"w/20's

masterfoxscout · May 19, 2009

Yeah, BDS is the same way. One of the tech's there was saying you could get away with a 20" rim with 6" of BS. Contact the kit maker. They test alot of wheel/BS combinations.

stlavsa · May 19, 2009

Yeah, BDS is the same way. One of the tech's there was saying you could get away with a 20" rim with 6" of BS. Contact the kit maker. They test alot of wheel/BS combinations.

gotta look at tire width too, even if the wheel clears, the tire can rub on the spindle if you too much backspace... Its just safer to go witha wheel that sticks out a little more, why cut it close and then be pissed off when it rubs?

sp00nman · May 20, 2009

So, if I got 18" wheels with around 5" of backspacing would that be too much?

Thanks

masterfoxscout · May 20, 2009

I think that is right on. Are you going 18x10s or 18x9s?

stlavsa · May 20, 2009

I think that is right on. Are you going 18x10s or 18x9s?

whats the offset

sp00nman · May 21, 2009

The wheels are 18x9 and the offset is 5"

masterfoxscout · May 21, 2009

5" is the backspacing. Offset should be a number such as 15mm or -25mm. A positive offset sucks the wheel into the truck and a negative offset pushes the wheel away.

The vendors that I've talked to say that an 18" rim should have no more than 5.25 inches of BSing. With an 18x9 @ 5" of BSing, you should be just fine.