Can a 33x12.5 r17 tire be ran on a stock jku with wheels that have 4.75 back spacing?
10-10-2011, 06:26 AM
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Can a 33x12.5 r17 tire be ran on a stock jku with wheels that have 4.75 back spacing?
Im trying to sell my wheels and tires and was hit with this question and im not 100% sure.
I dont want to give false or misleading information. can someone chime in and tell me what would have to be done so that i can copy and paste your answer
I dont want to give false or misleading information. can someone chime in and tell me what would have to be done so that i can copy and paste your answer
10-10-2011, 07:27 AM
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Guys, I believe 33's will have enough clearance with 4.75 back space for a 12". Though, I believe anything wider than a 12" may rub slightly at full flex... hence most wanting/needing the 4.5" backspacing for 12.5" width tires.