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fwd rims on a rwd truck
is it possible to put fwd rims on a rwd 4x4 truck? would adapters make it work? i have some rims in mind.
 
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adapters to compensate for the wrong backspacing/offset
 
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Da huh? What's the difference between a FWD rim and a RWD rim?

Far as I know if the bolt pattern and backspacing are good they will work fine.
 
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Da huh? What's the difference between a FWD rim and a RWD rim?

Far as I know if the bolt pattern and backspacing are good they will work fine.
wrong backspacing
 
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how much would the adapters cost?
 
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around $200
 
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backspacing should be the only problem (other than bolt pattern)
 
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if u pay 200$ for adapters ur on crack!
 
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