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Offline FirstTimer

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33s on 15inch wheels backspacing?
« on: December 19, 2010, 12:13:18 PM »
 what is the ideal backspacing for 15 inch x 8 inch wheels with 33 inch tall 12.5 wide tires sitting on an 02 tj with a 3 inch lift  and one inch bl?
02' Black TJ Apex on 33s, 2.5"  OME HD lift, Currie JJ CA on all four corners, 4:10 axles, Husky-Liner Rear Swing-Away Bumper and Bushwackers Flat Flares.

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Re: 33s on 15inch wheels backspacing?
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2010, 12:23:32 PM »
3.75" or 4"
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Re: 33s on 15inch wheels backspacing?
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2010, 02:18:29 PM »
I would say 3.75".  Mine still rub at full turn on my leaf springs
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Re: 33s on 15inch wheels backspacing?
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2010, 04:13:10 PM »
98 XJ Sport 2 Dr, 3", 33's and Bushwacker Flat Flares
87 XJ Wagoneer 5", Dana 44, 34" Swamper TSL's
97 TJ 5.2 Magnum V8 swap, 4" and 33" MTZ's- GF's Jeep
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Re: 33s on 15inch wheels backspacing?
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2010, 08:08:05 AM »
Thanks for the info guys! Happy holidays!
02' Black TJ Apex on 33s, 2.5"  OME HD lift, Currie JJ CA on all four corners, 4:10 axles, Husky-Liner Rear Swing-Away Bumper and Bushwackers Flat Flares.