2-1/4" is approx. 1.45"
2-1/2" is approx. 1.57"
So it looks like backing plate offset dictates shoe width.
I suppose you cant really go outboard much with the increase in shoe width without effectively hitting the back side of the wheel...DOH! :lol:
A few other differences as well...
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