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Old 12-26-2011, 05:22 AM
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what you all suggest for back spacing on my jk with teraflex 2.5 coil lift and poison spyder flat flares??
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4.5 inches is what is recommended for 35x12.50 tires to keep from rubbing frame rails etc.
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So should I go lower for 37's or should 4.5 be fine!?
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Originally Posted by hsacks820
So should I go lower for 37's or should 4.5 be fine!?
depends on tire width
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Originally Posted by rexicon

depends on tire width
X2... I run 35x12.50 with 3" of back spacing. I run 1.5" spidertrax and my rims are 4.5". If your going to be running a 14.50 wide tire, I'd suggest a lower BS..
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I'm going to run 37x12.50r17 tires so I want to know what's the most perfect??
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As posted...4.5" BS is the minimum and you may still have some rubbing on CA's at full lock. You could go with 4 or 4.25" BS, it would just push the outer edge of your tire out a little...your choice. The wheels you want may also dictate what BS choices are available.
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I am wanting the Mickey thompsons classic lock 17x9 with 4.5 would that be fine with this set up??



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