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RT22
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not been able to find it i am looking at some wheels for hardbody with 6mm offset and 3.73 inch back spacing, will these stick out of fender wells? Any help appreciated. They are 15 x 7 inch wheels, 14 inch tires are getting hard to find and 15 inch are more available cheaper so want to go up one size. I know I have to change profile to keep speedo as accurate as possible. Just wonder if the offset and back spacing will push them out and look ghetto.


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That will probably protrude. Our stock wheels are 14x6 +30mm, so you can imagine what adding an inch and pushing them another 1" out of the wheel wells would look like. If you want to visualize what it will look like, just take your wheel off, and measure out 3 1/4 inches(your wheel's width less backspace) from the face of the hub, ie. where the lug studs protrude from. Drop a plumb line from your fender and see where it hits the measuring tape.

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RT22
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Thanks that is a great idea to use to see what I can get away with.

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First gen Frontier 15x7 on mine. Not sure of the offset though. To keep the speedo close I went with a 205/60R15.

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RT22
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Thanks, i would love to know the offset and back spacing specs that would keep the wheels inside the fenders. Nothing looks worse than tires sticking out.I have searched the web for specs but to no avail. Would love to find a chart that shows the sizes that would fit right.

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I am due for a tire rotation, maybe I can get the gumption up to take a few measurements while I have things off. Of course it will only apply to the 2wd, but I guess that's better than nothing.

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RT22
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as mine is a 2wd that is all I care about LOL


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