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This is my first JK and I'm stuck on some tech questions. Previously owned several CJ, YJ, and TJ's, so I'm not new to jeep ownership. Have a few questions I can't find clear answers to.
1. Will 35's fit with a 2.5 in lift without fender flare mods?
2. How much backspace do I need on 18 in wheels for 35's? I'm Looking at two separate wheels, one is 18mm (positive) offset, and the other is -24 (negative) offset.
Any help/comments appreciated.
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Terry
1. Will 35's fit with a 2.5 in lift without fender flare mods?
2. How much backspace do I need on 18 in wheels for 35's? I'm Looking at two separate wheels, one is 18mm (positive) offset, and the other is -24 (negative) offset.
Any help/comments appreciated.
Thanks
Terry
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This is my first JK and I'm stuck on some tech questions. Previously owned several CJ, YJ, and TJ's, so I'm not new to jeep ownership. Have a few questions I can't find clear answers to.
1. Will 35's fit with a 2.5 in lift without fender flare mods?
2. How much backspace do I need on 18 in wheels for 35's? I'm Looking at two separate wheels, one is 18mm (positive) offset, and the other is -24 (negative) offset.
Any help/comments appreciated.
Thanks
Terry
1. Will 35's fit with a 2.5 in lift without fender flare mods?
2. How much backspace do I need on 18 in wheels for 35's? I'm Looking at two separate wheels, one is 18mm (positive) offset, and the other is -24 (negative) offset.
Any help/comments appreciated.
Thanks
Terry
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Offset uses the rim width in the calc to determine how far in/out the rim sits. (positive is further in, negative is further out, but again, this varies by the actual width.) Convert it to backspace for a more user friendly number. Stock backspace is around 6-6.25", as that number goes down, the tire moves out. A 4.50" backspace is the common recommendation for 35x12.50's.
Onroad, should be ok with stock flares. Offroad, you will want to do some checking, especially if you disconnect.
Onroad, should be ok with stock flares. Offroad, you will want to do some checking, especially if you disconnect.