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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: MOABICON on April 16, 2012, 09:04:21 PM

Title: *Back Spacing*
Post by: MOABICON on April 16, 2012, 09:04:21 PM

I'm going to install some 33"x12.50x15 tires on my 2003 TJ.
Just put in a 4" Rough Country Lift.
I have 4 steel rims- 15x8 5 hole on 4.5 with 3.75 BS
Also have original aluminum Jeep rims- 15x8 5 hole on 4.5 with 5.50 BS
Which rims to mount the new tires on?
How much rubbing problems am I going to have if I mount them on
the original aluminum Jeep rims? Don't want to buy and run 4 spacers.
Thanks for any advice you have.  :-[

Title: Re: *Back Spacing*
Post by: hps4evr on April 16, 2012, 09:16:49 PM

With4" of lift you should be fine with 3.75" BS. They might just rub at full lock on full compression with the sway bar unhooked.

Title: Re: Re: *Back Spacing*
Post by: binare on April 16, 2012, 11:19:39 PM

They should be fine, full lock or not.

Title: Re: *Back Spacing*
Post by: MOABICON on April 17, 2012, 07:21:58 AM

Thanks for the replys to my question. Going to go
with the steelies, 3.75 BS. Now looking for a rim
for a spare> 15 x 8 - 5 hole 4.5 with 3.75 BS Black
Steel with "D" type slots.

Title: Re: *Back Spacing*
Post by: Black Betty on April 20, 2012, 06:17:11 PM

Quote from: FlatLanderJeep on April 17, 2012, 07:21:58 AM

Thanks for the replys to my question. Going to go
with the steelies, 3.75 BS. Now looking for a rim
for a spare> 15 x 8 - 5 hole 4.5 with 3.75 BS Black
Steel with "D" type slots.

That shouldn't be hard to find one.  Now finding five on the other hand, ask me how I know.

FYI they are about $70-$80 at modern for d windows.

Title: Re: *Back Spacing*
Post by: MOABICON on April 20, 2012, 08:42:36 PM

Thanks for the Modern tip. Will check it
out the next time I am in Calgary.   ;D