Jeep TJ rims vs. Liberty Rims...

[mikehager52]

I tried using the search function and didn't have much luck... Anyways wondering if Factory rims off a liberty will bolt onto my '98 TJ? From what I can find they are both 5x4.5.  I realize I might have some clearance issues given the Liberty rims might have a larger Diameter. Any thoughts?? Just looking for a change on my TJ.

[Raspberry]

I'm running Liberty rims on my winter wheels for my XJ. Yes they're 5x4.5 bolt pattern. I did have issues though: the backspacing on the Liberty rims is huge, so the tires are sucked so far into the wheel wells, that the rear tires were HALF A CENTIMETRE from the leaf springs, and the fronts would rub on the control arms with three quarters a turn of the steering wheel! The solution to this? Wheel spacers. I'm using 2" spacers all the way around, got them cheap off ebay ($100 for two pairs) and of course when it came time to put on my summer rubber (33" mudders with 3.75" backspaced rims) I leave the spacers on for a wider stance

[mikehager52]

Thanks for the input. I currently have 1.25" spacers and might have to do a test fit. I'm looking at some wheels at a wreckers and will see if may be I can yank the spare off the rear to see if it will be spaced out enough. Thanks Again.

[parabs]

not sure what kind of price you are getting at the wrecker, but it seems a good rule of thumb for tj wheels is they are 50$ each, so a set of 4 can usually be had for 200 and sometimes you can even get rubber that will last a season or two at that price..