Got my 395's mounted (finally!)

[jesusgatos]

The front hubs are already 'flipped'. You can only make the front axle narrower by flipping the hubs, and that requires a different braking setup.

 

[jesusgatos]

Only thing you can do is get wheels with different offset/backspacing. This is what I did, but there are other/better (and more expensive) options if you're running big tires (HEMTT wheels, etc.).

 

[Haggar]

I have no experience with it on a deuce, but they previous comments about scrub radius are worth noting.

On smaller offroad trucks, where I've changed backspacing, or added a couple inches of width through spacers, the steering effort is noticably increased, especially if you ever find yourself in a situation where you are at the bottom of a steep hill, nose down, so that turning the wheel straight actually lifts the whole truck.

 

[jrou111]

I just wanted to give an update. After putting a few miles on the tires they're starting to get smoother. I'm doing an indicated 60mph on the speedo/ 69mph on the GPS at 2600rpms.

 

[davidkroberts]

hmm sounds like it may of been a tread wear issue then. is it still only over 45/50 mph or does it increase with acceleration?

 

[MuddinLove]

Nice looking truck. I have the same tires on self widened stock rims. I love them and im sure you will too.