If you've heard people talking about wheel offset but have no idea what it means, the concept is quite simple and could help with off-roading. advertisement. SlashGear.

The way to avoid this is to make sure you have wheels with the proper offset and backspacing for the tire you'd like to run on your truck. See All 2 Photos First, let's define what each is.

Knowing I could increase the overall package by about an inch inboard, and factoring a 285/40 tire mounted on a 17x9 wheel, a 37mm offset equates to 6.5 inches of backspace. See All 16 Photos ...

Pit Stop: With proper backspacing, modern max Tire/Wheel combos will fit 1964 To 1972 Chevelles And El Caminos. Known real-world combos from top suspension experts.