cucvTater

'86 CUCV 1028. I was able to get a good deal on 35X12X17 tires. What backspacing would work for front and rear to make sure enough room for Dana 60 front and eventually disk rear rims. I don't want tires sticking out too far. For now it'll have no lift, cut out fenders. Anyone have any firsthand knowledge? 4-6?

Thanks

AJMBLAZER

Stock backspacing is about 4.25" or so. Anything in the 4-5" range on a 17x8 should keep the wheels and tires under the fenders nicely.

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Croatan_Kid

My rims have 4.25" BS and my rear tires are almost even with the rear fenders. The front, of course, is a little wider.

Might I suggest some ProComp Rock Crawlers? Cheap, tough, and they don't look half bad! National Tire & Wheel is a great place to buy them from.

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'86 M1008 ( 6BT, NV4500, NP205 )
D60 w/ LockRight & 14-Bolt w/ Detroit
5/3 inch lift, crossover steering, hydro-assist
ORD Zero Rates, axle 1.5" forward of stock
40" Xterrains on H2s