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I'm about to get some new shoes for the Jk but I want to make sure I have the tire peaking outside of the wheel-well. I'm currently looking at the Pro Comp 7105 17 x 9 wheel with 4.75in of back space. Is that enough? Ideally I'd like to get at least an inch or so of wheel past the rear fender. I'm going to run 33x12.5x17. Not opposed to dropping to 16in if it helps...

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Pro Comp 8101, 17x9 4.75in backspacing. 305/65r17 Xtreme All Terrain
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I think you should try to match the spacing on your pink jeep!!!
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procomp 8179's 15x10; BFG A/T 35x12.5
3.63 inches of backspace per manufacturer
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Originally Posted by T-Bone's JK
Hi All!

I'm about to get some new shoes for the Jk but I want to make sure I have the tire peaking outside of the wheel-well. I'm currently looking at the Pro Comp 7105 17 x 9 wheel with 4.75in of back space. Is that enough? Ideally I'd like to get at least an inch or so of wheel past the rear fender. I'm going to run 33x12.5x17. Not opposed to dropping to 16in if it helps...

Thanks for the help!!
When picking a wheel with the correct backspace you will also need to account for the minimum requirements of some lift kits and tire combo.
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Originally Posted by BONDSY
When picking a wheel with the correct backspace you will also need to account for the minimum requirements of some lift kits and tire combo.
Forgot to mention in my original post but I'll be throwing on a 2in Suspension lift as well to help with clearance issues...
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Originally Posted by Joe G
I think you should try to match the spacing on your pink jeep!!!
I would, but it has serious camber issues. LOL
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