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Old 04-15-2008 | 07:04 PM
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I am picking up my 35x12.50x17 KM2s tomorrow. What size wheels do I need without the spacers?

5x4.5" bolt pattern?
4.5" backspacing?

5x5.5" bolt pattern?

I have a 2008 X with 18" Sahara wheels and tires on currently.

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Old 04-15-2008 | 07:07 PM
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The JK has a 5 on 5 bolt pattern. 4.5" of backspacing on 17" wheels should be fine.
Old 04-17-2008 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Robar
The JK has a 5 on 5 bolt pattern. 4.5" of backspacing on 17" wheels should be fine.
Robar nailed it with his reply.
Old 04-17-2008 | 09:29 PM
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i had thought with stock rims the tires would lose alot of life on a 12,5 wide tire?
Old 04-17-2008 | 09:35 PM
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I've got 35X12.50X17 BFG KM2's on 17X8 wheel with 4.5" of backspacing and if you have stock axles you want to go with 5 on 5" bolt pattern. This is exactly what I have and it fits very nice!




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