Wheel backspace to tie rod distance

[texasag91]

I have a 1991 GMC Jimmy Full Size 4x4. I have a set of old aluminum modular wheels (15x8 3.50 back space) that I am replacing with a set of Pro Comp Series 51 15x8/6x5.5 with 3.75 back space. Bought the new wheels and took them up to a tire place to put them on for me. They said that they would not fit. To close to the tie rod. How much space do you need between the tie rod and the rim? The old aluminum rims fit fine. Would my new rims fit? Pro Comp said they would fit.

Oh, and my Jimmy has no lift. Stock height. Has anyone else ever experienced this situation?

[68Timber]

I've got Pro Comp series 97 wheels on my 85 Blazer, 15x10 wheels with 3.75" back spacing. They've been on the truck almost three years now, no problems. The rod ends are close to the inner lip like yours but I can get a fingertip in-between them. Your tire shop is being a little too picky. I'm on my second set of tires since installing the wheels and neither tire shop squawked about the rod end clearance.

[texasag91]

Thanks. That is what I thought. Someone on another website told me the same thing. Just wanted another opinion. I went and took it back today to get them installed. Also bought two 1/4" spacers and told them to put them on the front just in case. Might take the spacers off when I get home now that you told me this. Thanks again.

[Pro Trucks]

only thing that could come into play is the clip on wheel weights ....so they only need to watch that when balancing them

[phillipm]

Originally Posted by Pro Trucks

only thing that could come into play is the clip on wheel weights ....so they only need to watch that when balancing them

Yup had this happen myself!