Waiting on d25 Springs

[SMadden]

I can't wait to see if this is going to work. 315-75-16 BF's and 16x10 American Racing Atlas wheels. With the good ole jack the truck up with a jack 2 inches, it looks like I might be able to get this combo under my truck. I am going to have to relocate the nerf bars because somebody mounted them to far foward. Hopefully the lift will be here tommorow and we will find out then. If it don't fit I am just going to drop down to the 295-75-16 Bf's instead of dropping to an 8" wheel. In my opinion, the back spacing on this wheel is perfect. I am planning on installing xenon fender flares and they should cover the tire perfect.

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[Rob Thomas]

Oh, there's no doubt they will fit under there. The problem may be that you might not be able to turn all the way before the tire hits the rear of the fender(due to the 10" wheel), especially when going over a curb, not to mention off roading.





Rob

 

[SMadden]

Yea Rob, your right. Tonight when I installed the 1 wheel I jacked the truck up by the frame 2" ( measuring from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender). I only went 2" to give some room for error ( I really hope to get a touch more out of the 2. 5 springs ). When turning from lock to lock, at the front of the fenderwell there is plenty of room, but at the rear I am hitting the nerf bar. Thats not going to be a big deal, just unbolt it and move it back ( I will have to make 2 new brackets to bolt to the frame though, no biggie ). This truck is strickly on-road. I get upset at the first sight of a mud puddle in my way . If I have to do a touch of trimming to make it work ( I will really have to think about that one ) it want be the first time a little corner has been taken off of a fenderwell of my previous trucks to get that little extra. I just love to see a tire feel up the space in the fenders. I was looking at your pics, and from what I can tell these Atlas wheels don't stick out as far as yours. Hopefully that's going to be my saving grace. We will be finding out shortly.

Cya, Dion

 

[Rob Thomas]

Dion, what's the back spacing on those wheels?

 

[SMadden]

The site say 4 1/2 Backspacing. That was the most I could find on a 16x10 wheel. I have seen some 16x10 Eagles that claim to have a 4 1/2 backspacing and they look like they are sticking out a good 2" farther than what I have. I'll run out side and take a measurement right quick.

Cya, Dion

 

[SMadden]

Yep, they are 4 1/2 on the money. I don't have but one tire mounted right now for testing so I don't get stuck with a set that don't fit. I installed tires and wheels for a high end shop ( most popular wheel shop around my area ) for about 3 years. That was many years ago but I left on good terms and I get killer deals now and the benefits of showing up and mounting my own tires and wheels to be able to take home to try out without having to lay down any jack . Pretty good benefits as long as there is no signs of use. I'll have the biggest combo thats possible with the D25 springs somehow or another.

Cya, Dion

 

[Rob Thomas]

Mine are also 4. 5", your will stick out as far as mine, have you ordered fender flares yet?

 

[SMadden]

Rob, the body lift is on the way

Cya, Dion