tigger4x
01-24-2002, 11:59 PM
I tried "search" for about 15 minutes to come up with any good results . . . nuthin good came up :(
If there is a "formula" that can determine the correct amount of backspacing for any given application, IMHO, it should be either a "sticky" or be placed in the "technical" forum. Everybody has their own opinion or preference but factory engineers use all kinds of formulas to figure every aspect of the creation/construction. So, does anyone have the real story behind this? Another aspect to consider is if beadlocks will be used how does the added material change the figure?
I am going to be upgrading my '76 FSJ Cherokee axles to a DANA60 front and a CORP14 rear. I am most likely going to use 16.5" rims because I do not want to grind my brake calipers to fit 15" rims and so far it looks as though the tire selection for 16" rims is rather slim pickins.
Once the backspacing has been figured, does the width of the tire affect the correct balance/backspacing at all? I know that rubbing body metal and suspension components have to be taken into account. But is there a general rule of thumb?
Thanks for reading this and chipping in your .02!
BTW, seeing as how there are so many posts about the specs of backspacing, tires, axles, etc. maybe someone would compile the info into some sort of charts. I know there are a crap load of different rims, tires, axles and the like but just think of the bandwidth that could be freed up with this kind of information readily available in the technical forum on the main page like "Bending Tube 101". IF I could find some light at the end of the tunnel I'd try to take it on myself. I'll lend a hand as best as I can if someone else decides to. Just let me know how I could help. :beer:
If there is a "formula" that can determine the correct amount of backspacing for any given application, IMHO, it should be either a "sticky" or be placed in the "technical" forum. Everybody has their own opinion or preference but factory engineers use all kinds of formulas to figure every aspect of the creation/construction. So, does anyone have the real story behind this? Another aspect to consider is if beadlocks will be used how does the added material change the figure?
I am going to be upgrading my '76 FSJ Cherokee axles to a DANA60 front and a CORP14 rear. I am most likely going to use 16.5" rims because I do not want to grind my brake calipers to fit 15" rims and so far it looks as though the tire selection for 16" rims is rather slim pickins.
Once the backspacing has been figured, does the width of the tire affect the correct balance/backspacing at all? I know that rubbing body metal and suspension components have to be taken into account. But is there a general rule of thumb?
Thanks for reading this and chipping in your .02!
BTW, seeing as how there are so many posts about the specs of backspacing, tires, axles, etc. maybe someone would compile the info into some sort of charts. I know there are a crap load of different rims, tires, axles and the like but just think of the bandwidth that could be freed up with this kind of information readily available in the technical forum on the main page like "Bending Tube 101". IF I could find some light at the end of the tunnel I'd try to take it on myself. I'll lend a hand as best as I can if someone else decides to. Just let me know how I could help. :beer: