What's the most backspacing you've seen?

[tom4bren]

The tires do stick outside the cladding an inch or so. Not enough to look silly(for you Tom), but enough give it that wider more aggressive stance.

I have no response to that. (Can't let Ash 1 up me on useless posts.)

Vette, don't worry about the tasteless humor on this forum ... you'll get used to it.

The picture of the Proton with the 'offset from hell' is mine. Wheel/tire protrusion is purely a matter of taste so do what you feel is right for you.

One thing to consider is that the VehiCross was hand made. We've found through this forum that there are variations from vehicle to vehicle. Some with 3" lift never have CV problems while others (like me) blow CV boots several times a year. Rim/tire combos may rub on some but not on others.

My advice to you is to take Merlin's advice on the rim size/offset. If you get interference, adjusting the lock stops is easy (from what I've read - never tried it myself 'cause I like the tight turning radius). Trimming the cladding/wheel well skirt is very easy as well.

The last thing not mentioned is that you can lift your front end slightly to avoid some rubbing as well. That's accomplished by just tightening 2 bolts on your torsion bars. You'll have to get an alignment after though.

One final comment: I ditched the Wrangler MTs over the weekend & put on Firestone ATs (I had a $100 off coupon). I did that for 3 reasons: The front tires were shot & needed to be replaced, Boy is driving it to school & I wanted a tire better behaved on the road for him, last & least is that they'll last much longer.

I don't like them (& neither does Boy). They handle very well on the road. They will last a long time. They are very quiet on the road. But ... they look so whimpy!!! Oh well, at least getting it through inspection should be easier now.

I'll post some pictures soon.