Backspacing Question
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Backspacing Question
Just bought a new set of wheels, it has 5.13 backspacing. Sorry I am a newbie at this 4wd stuff. I am putting atleast a 3" lift kit on before I actually put the wheels on? Will I need spacers or what. I have read that you have to have 4.50 backspacing or less. Hope someone can shed some light on this ????
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What size tires? (and which wheels are they? I hadn't heard of any with that particular bs)
All stock rims have a 6.25" BS. Your new wheels will push the tires a bit over an inch further out. So if you go with a narrower tire, 10-11", you should be ok. Going with a 12.50 or wider tire is where you'll have more issues with rubbing and need to run spacers.
Also browse the Wheels & Tires section here when you have a chance:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/modified-tech-faq-answers-questions-every-newbie-has-18617/
Lots of good info on backspace and wheel spacers, lift heights for various tire heights, etc.
All stock rims have a 6.25" BS. Your new wheels will push the tires a bit over an inch further out. So if you go with a narrower tire, 10-11", you should be ok. Going with a 12.50 or wider tire is where you'll have more issues with rubbing and need to run spacers.
Also browse the Wheels & Tires section here when you have a chance:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/modified-tech-faq-answers-questions-every-newbie-has-18617/
Lots of good info on backspace and wheel spacers, lift heights for various tire heights, etc.
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haha well I picked up a set of 20" rockstars for a really good deal. They are 20x 8.5 and I looked the bs up and I am pretty sure it said that they are 5.13 but I could of read them wrong. I hate to go with spacers but I have to what I have to do.
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I wanted 4.50 backspacing but the wheel only came in 4.75,im running bfg km2's 35x12.50x17 as i know some have used.I have not had it at full flex and full turn so the verdict is still out ,but i dont think i will be in too bad of shape, possibly some light rubbing but nothing to worry about, fingers crossed anyway!
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I have 17x9 cragar soft 8s with 35x12.5x17 km2s, with 5 inch back spacing and no rubbing issues even aired down to 15psi at full flex. My rear sway-bar links are mounted on the outside and my rear axle is perfectly centered.