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Wheel Fitment Help Please- wanting to buy Enkei ST6 - images & specs included

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Old 10-23-2014, 10:20 AM
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Default Wheel Fitment Help Please- wanting to buy Enkei ST6 - images & specs included

Hey Everyone,
Im looking at purchasing the Enkei ST6 18x8.5, +20mm Offset, 5.51" Backspacing. I dont plan on lifting the Jeep, or doing oversized Tires.
Does anyone know if I will run into clearance issues ( control arms or swaybar endlinks )
Below is actual images of the exact wheels, part # 470-885-7320GM

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Thank you for the help.
Old 10-23-2014, 12:42 PM
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Lower backspace numbers move the rims further out of the wheel wells. The FAQ's stuck to the top of this modified area indicate that the backspacing on stock rims is 6.25". The backspace on your new rims is 5.50". So they will be moved outward a bit, giving a slightly wider stance, and a bit more room to keep the tires away from components.
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Thanks man! Guess Ill order these up & hope for the best. Im having a hard time finding a Black, or Grey wheel that does not have fake Rivets.
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I wound up buying a set of 5 & test fitting ( w/o tire mounted ) this past weekend to ensure clearance. I couldnt tell by the Specs if the wheel would set inside toward suspension more, or poke out compared to stock.
I also measure the backspace of these, & the stock 2014 18" Sahara wheels. Backspace is virtually identical. SO the only different is the +20mm offset on the Enkei's. It pushed the wheels out towards the body just slightly, which is perfect for me!
I'll be having the wheels painted to match the Crystal Granite Body color. Ill update with pics when the project it finished.
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Finally got them installed.
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Hard to see with all the armor all

But they are nice, look good. How much?
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Originally Posted by SpicedCrusher
Hard to see with all the armor all

But they are nice, look good. How much?
Thanks man!
The 18x8.5's retail for $240ea. 17x8 retail for $220ea. You can find some great discounts through Enkei Dealers.



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