H3 Ideal backspace or offset for 35x12.5 tires?

[Jayson DK]

Hi all,

been searching the forum for a few hours tonight. I figure it'd just be best to ask... so much conflicting information.

What is the IDEAL backspace or width & offset to fit 35x12.5" tires with a leveled lift, and to clear the suspension and not stick out the flares too crazy?

I'm seeing you need 5.5" backspace or less to clear the rotors and calipers.

Any one have any pictures, or information?

 

[amrg]

Stock wheels have 5.75" backspacing, +38mm offset.
Any wheel with less offset will get the tire to stick out.

I have a +10mm offset wheel and my 35" tires barely clear the oem fender flares. With the stock front height it rubbed but when I levelled it it stopped.

My tires were out exactly 28mm + the extra width of the 35s (usually another 12mm) so I was out a total 40mm when compared to stock truck (stock wheels / tires). The oem fender flares stick out 40mm so the face of the tires are basically flush with the fender flares.

 

[lsv_palana]

+10 will not fit with lifted suspension. Only 0 or -10. I have 0 but with 5mm washers

 

[amrg]

He is talking about a leveling kit, not a suspension lift kit.

Btw no need for a leveling kit on an H3. The stock torsion bars allow you to level it.

 

[Jayson DK]

Stock wheels have 5.75" backspacing, +38mm offset.
Any wheel with less offset will get the tire to stick out.

I have a +10mm offset wheel and my 35" tires barely clear the oem fender flares. With the stock front height it rubbed but when I levelled it it stopped.

My tires were out exactly 28mm + the extra width of the 35s (usually another 12mm) so I was out a total 40mm when compared to stock truck (stock wheels / tires). The oem fender flares stick out 40mm so the face of the tires are basically flush with the fender flares.

I see. I have just a level lift, no suspension or anything. You say you had +10mm offset, with what width wheel? any pictures? I want them to be close to flush.

He is talking about a leveling kit, not a suspension lift kit.

Btw no need for a leveling kit on an H3. The stock torsion bars allow you to level it.

Thats what I meant. I have cranked keys and lift shackles rear.

 

[Paranormal]

Here is mine. Leveled with stock rims and 35" Duramaxs.

 

[Jayson DK]

Here is mine. Leveled with stock rims and 35" Duramaxs.

ive always loved that color. are they 12.5 wide? stock wheels obviously, no spacers?

 

[Paranormal]

Thank you. They are 315/75/16. I believe that they are 12.3". Completely stock rear suspension, just leveled with larger bump stops in the front. Tires do not stick out. Minor rub on sway bar at full lock.

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

This is Pitbull Rockers 35.20 x 12.40 R17 mounted on Black Rhino El Cajon 17x9 with 5.5 backspacing if I remember correct. They stick out a bit and I did have to cut some plastic back to not rub in the front.