What does 4 inch backspacing mean?
Here’s an explanation of what backspace and offset mean. Backspace is the distance from a wheel’s mounting surface to the back edge of the wheel in inches. By “back” we mean the brake side of the wheel. Conversely, a 4-inch backspace would make the offset negative.
What is backspacing on a Jeep?
Wheel backspacing is a related measurement, but a bit more complicated as it is the distance from your wheel’s inside edge to its mounting face – equal to half the wheel’s width plus offset, plus a half inch.
How much offset is 5.5 backspacing?
Backspacing to Offset Conversion Chart
| Back- spacing | 3.25 in. | 5.5 in. |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel Width | Offset (mm) | |
| 5.5 in. | 0 | 57 |
| 6.0 in. | -6.4 | 51 |
| 6.5 in. | -12 | 44 |
How much backspacing does JK need?
Typically you want between 4.5″ and 5.2″ of backspacing. Less backspacing means the tires will sit wider out, sticking out past the fenders more.
Do negative offset wheels stick out?
A negative offset gives an inset or deep-dish look: -44 is deeper than -12. The wheel will also stick out from the truck.
Is offset and backspacing the same thing?
The truth is, they’re essentially two different ways to measure the same thing: how your wheels fit your ride. Wheel offset is the distance from the mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. On the other hand, backspacing is the distance from the mounting surface to the wheel’s back lip.
What is 5.5 backspacing in offset?
Is 5×5 the same as 5×127?
The 5×127 bolt pattern, also called 5×5″, is most commonly known for it’s use in the 2007 and newer Jeep Wranglers. It is also used in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and many Chevy/GM applications through various years.