Re: Backspacing Measurement

Posted by Fred Puhn On 2012/2/21 17:51:59

If you want to keep the same feel and loads in the steering and wheel bearings do not change the "offset". This will not affect the track width or steering. If you keep the offset the same and increase the rim width by 1/2" the back spacing will increase by 1/4". This will affect only the clearance between the wheel/tire and the other components such as suspension parts or fenders. The increase of 1/4" per side on the rim width will increase the sidewall width of the tire by 1/8", assuming the tire tread width did not change.

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