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 wheel backspacing on 2" lift
#939396
04/08/09 04:51 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
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Hey guys, sorry for the repeat, but i couldnt seem to find where i had seen it before. I am trying to figure out what the minimum backspacing for wheels i need. I have a set of 31x10.50s, and a 2 inch lift. could you point me towards what thread i need?
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Re: wheel backspacing on 2" lift
[Re: 357transam]
#939397
04/08/09 06:53 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 223
Wheeler
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i would pint u to the thread about more lift.. they might clear the back but i doubt they will clear in the front.
<a href="www.pittsfieldcustomsclub.com/sportage.html" target="_blank">98 sportage</a>: warn manual hubs,upyourkia spacers, 104 tj springs, 235/75/r15 BFG T/A KO, tracker rims, cone air filter, custom cat-back with a skunk2 muffler. gonna be a 2.3L
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Re: wheel backspacing on 2" lift
[Re: k120189]
#939398
04/08/09 10:03 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 65
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well, i am fully expecting to use a 20 pound sledge and maybe a sawzall, but is 4.5" backspacing about normal to run? i know i ran across a thread that said the backspacing of the stock wheels, but i cant find it.
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Re: wheel backspacing on 2" lift
[Re: 357transam]
#939399
04/08/09 10:39 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 65
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well, i just went and measured the backspacing of my stocker, and its 5.5".
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Re: wheel backspacing on 2" lift
[Re: 357transam]
#939400
04/09/09 01:31 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,396
Body Damage is Cool
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You want to stay as close to the stock backspacing as posible, especialy with only 2 inches of lift. I had to cut the corner of my bumper and pound on the back of the fender and inerfender to get 31s to fit with a 4" lift and 4" of backspacing. You also want to at least 7" wide wheels, the stock 6" wide wheels could cause pour, squerly handling.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: wheel backspacing on 2" lift
[Re: DennisThompson]
#939401
04/09/09 01:46 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
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all right, i guess i will need to look into something different than i was looking at... thanks for the info!
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Re: wheel backspacing on 2" lift
[Re: 357transam]
#939402
04/09/09 03:43 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 223
Wheeler
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well im running 31's on tracker rims which might actualy have alittle less backspacing maybe..and everet's spacers and i only rub alittle. then again i only have about an hours driving with the lift in finished at 2am...
<a href="www.pittsfieldcustomsclub.com/sportage.html" target="_blank">98 sportage</a>: warn manual hubs,upyourkia spacers, 104 tj springs, 235/75/r15 BFG T/A KO, tracker rims, cone air filter, custom cat-back with a skunk2 muffler. gonna be a 2.3L
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Re: wheel backspacing on 2" lift
[Re: k120189]
#939403
04/09/09 08:06 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 65
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are you only running the 2" setup?
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Re: wheel backspacing on 2" lift
[Re: 357transam]
#939404
04/10/09 12:57 AM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 305
Mudrunner
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I have 4" lift, 8" rim, 31x10.5 tire, and I had to cut underside of front bumper, and rear of fender well. Still while turning and hitting a bump offroad, it rubs allitle. And i have a chance to buy 35x12.5 tsl thornbirds, brand new, for about 250.00 dollars. Imagine the cutting for that. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Poor, poor, Kia. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />
2001 Sportage, 4" RSG lift, Cragers W/31 10.5 Micky Claws, Warn Manual Hubs, 16 gallon Pro Street Fuel Cell, Custom Snorkel, K&N Filter.
1989 Dodge W250.
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Re: wheel backspacing on 2" lift
[Re: jaboo5322]
#939405
04/10/09 04:46 AM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,243
Kia Moderator
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I have 4" lift, 8" rim, 31x10.5 tire, and I had to cut underside of front bumper, and rear of fender well. Still while turning and hitting a bump offroad, it rubs allitle. And i have a chance to buy 35x12.5 tsl thornbirds, brand new, for about 250.00 dollars. Imagine the cutting for that. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Poor, poor, Kia. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" /> Wouldn't even go there unless you're doing a SAS. Biggest and most immovable issue is the chassis end of the bodymount near the firewall. Under compression when 3/4 lock you WILL hit this and no amount of bodylift, springlift or wheel backspacing can change the chassis. 32" measured (not optimistic manufacturers "measurements") will max out this clearance.
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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