How is Backspacing of a Trailer Wheel Determined
Published 01/08/2020
Question:
how do we measure the backspacing
asked by: Roy
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Expert Reply:
Backspacing is the distance from the mounting surface to the outer edge of the wheel. You can use a straight edge and a ruler to determine this or if you know the listed width of the wheel and the offset you can determine it from that.
Assuming it's a trailer wheel with a zero offset (they nearly all are) you'd take the overall width of the wheel, add 1 inch for flange lip, and then divide by two to get the backspacing.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Taskmaster Solid Center Wheel w/ -0.19 Offset - 17-1/2" x 6-3/4" Rim - 8 on 6-1/2 - Silver
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 17-1/2 Inch
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Taskmaster
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