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Old Jul 28, 2000 | 06:20 PM
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What is the backspacing on a thirdgen rim??
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Old Jul 28, 2000 | 06:58 PM
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It depends. The front 8" wides are 4" backspaced, or 0-offset. The rears are pretty close to 4.5", or a +6mm offset.

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Old Jul 28, 2000 | 11:11 PM
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By the way they are 15" rims.
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