Wheel Backspace Recommendation
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Wheel Backspace Recommendation
What wheel backspacing do you recommend and where does that leave the tire setting in comparison to the fender? Thanks
2013 JKU
RK 2.5 Max Travel
35X12.50X18
18X9 Wheel
2013 JKU
RK 2.5 Max Travel
35X12.50X18
18X9 Wheel
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When going up to bigger wider tires you want 4.5 to 4.75" back spacing.
So If I did the math correctly your 12.5" wide tires with 9" rims that have a back space of 4.5" will move 3.75" further out than stock.
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I have 18x9 Level 8 Trackers and they have 5" of backspace. They work perfectly with no rubbing anywere...lots of clearance. They actually stick out of the stock fenders a lot more than I was anticipating... I think 5" gives a nice stance...
Last edited by Runewolf1973; 03-01-2013 at 01:12 PM.