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Backspacing 15x10's
#593265 November 21st 2012 11:47 pm
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Placing an order for 15x10's for the rear of my 94 Ram Van.

Was going to go with
15x10 rears - 3.5" or 4" back spacing
15x8 fronts- 4" back spacing

Any recommendations before I pull the trigger?

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Re: Backspacing? - 15x10's
BenDodge #593278 November 22nd 2012 1:56 am
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Are you running flares?
if you want to "tuck "them they need to have a 5 or 6 inch back space.

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Re: Backspacing? - 15x10's
BenDodge #593317 November 22nd 2012 3:01 pm
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Wookee, thanks.

No flares. I was hoping 4" bs with 255/60 would give me a squared off look and still fit just inside the well. Want a deep dish look, not sure 5" has the look.

If 15x8 on 235/60 up front, 4" ok?

There used to be a neat app or chart that you plugged in rim width and tire size to get an overall width height..

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BenDodge #593341 November 22nd 2012 8:03 pm
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235/60 I would think is a bit small for the back. Most people run 275 in 60's. I would suggest maybe going to a tire shop or sams club and having a closer look at the tire sizes.
http://www.tiresizeschart.com/

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BenDodge #593711 November 25th 2012 11:00 pm
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not real sure how they fit on the newer model vans, but my '88 B250 has 15x8 on the back with a 3" back spacing and 275/60-15's on the back. check this thread for pics... Wheels and Tires! click here!

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BenDodge #593853 November 26th 2012 11:12 pm
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Ceejus, thanks for the input.

Your 15x8 rears look good. 15x8 with 3" bs is now an option. But so is 15x10 w/5"bs as it should be the same amount of lip...

I meausred up the wheel well and will post up a little diagram asap.

255/60 tires are my first choice for the rear...275 might not tuck in or rub..Hankook has Ventus model, but realisticly, I will end up with either BFG T/a or Firestone 235/60 & 255/60...but I wont be happy about it!

for tires been eye'n the Toyo r888 235/50/15 but would mean I put 15x8's all around...

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BenDodge #633127 August 26th 2013 12:37 pm
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Quick update on the 94 Dodge Ram Van.

The front has been lowered by removing 1.5 coils of the springs, done by cutting 1/2 a coil at a time and test fitting. your mileage may vary.

Using new shocks of similar dimensions as stock.
Bump stops trimmed.

Result: Lowered it about 2" but still not as low as I'd like. Running out of travel room and bump stop. Firmer ride, a little bit of bounce over certain potholes makes me think a firmer spring or better?? shocks would improve this

The rears were dearched. I took them off the van and brought them to a truck/trailer shop who does suspension work...Saved a ton of money bringing the springs alone and asking for X" dearched... Ended up with about a .5 difference left to right. Would simply bring entire van in next time and let them take off and install, then they can revise as needed....my mistake.

Before all this I had ordered drop spindles for the front. When they came in, it looked like a bit of work to get them to work, didn't look out of the box. So I sold them off and went the cut coil route. If I cant get the van any lower via suspension, I may revisit the drop spindles. If I remember it would take some caliper mounting work to get them in, the rest looked good to go.

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15x8 w/ 4" Back spacing for the front.
15x10 w/ 5" Back spacing for the rear.

225 or 235 /60/15 front tires
255 or 275 /60/15 rears

The rear measured up about 5" from outer fender to hub surface and 9" from hub surface to inner fender wheel well.
Rims are ordered. Hoping they fit. Will know soon enough

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Post some pics when you get a chance....OK??

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Definitely let get some pics up here.

Cant wait to see it.

Chad


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