wheel backspacing for 97 blazer ?
 

i'm going to order some new wheels /tires for my recently purchased 97 blazer,
i was told to go with a wheel size of 15x8 size 5x4.5 bolt pattern but i'm not sure of the back spacing ? 3.75" 4.5" i was told i couldn't go wrong with 4.5" but i want to make sure anybody
know ?

RE: wheel backspacing for 97 blazer ?
 

That's the wrong bolt pattern. They're 5x4.75. 5x4.5 is for a jeep.

Personally, i wouldn't go with any less than 4.5" of backspacing, and even that is pushing it. I'd probably stay closer to 5" of backspacing.

RE: wheel backspacing for 97 blazer ?
 

thanks for the correction sir,
i'm going to go with 29x10.50-15 super swamper thornbirds
and i kinda figured that i would need at least a 4.5" to a 5"+ backspacing
i know they are going to stick out some but it's allright

RE: wheel backspacing for 97 blazer ?
 

I beleive you'll have a wider turning radius and a more balanced footprint with the 4.5" b/s. Thornbirds are awesome! Go for it.