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Old 03-26-2013, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by thebe001
Well gents I just ordered some 33x10.5x15 BFG KM2s at Big Brand ($810 installed) and am getting them mounted on the stock 15x7 aloy rims. I will post some pics when I get them mounted this Thursday. I will see how the stock rims work but will probably have to do some trimming and get spacers.
You should probably go with an 8" wheel and a 3.75" backspace
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Originally Posted by askingxforxit

You should probably go with an 8" wheel and a 3.75" backspace
I would also recommend the 15x8 with 3.75 bs.

I run that size wheel and bs on my Xj with 33x10.50 km2's with a 3.5" lift
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15x7 or 15x8 will be fine. The only problem with stock wheels is rubbing from the high backspacing.
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Why did bf goodrich stop making the km in other sizes besides the ones they put on the rubicons?
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Originally Posted by bigred2000
Why did bf goodrich stop making the km in other sizes besides the ones they put on the rubicons?
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When I was on stock Eccos (same 10.5 wide tire) they barely did rub

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Im a little new to the modding world and would like to get some suggestions on what i should do. I have a 1994 Cherokee Sport. Has 3 inch blocks in the rear and bigger springs in the front. I am currently running a 31X10.50 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S with factory 15 inch Liberty Wheels. The only rub i get is when the wheel is at full turn. Doesnt rub fenders wells at all. I am considering moving up to a 32x11.50 mud tire and i am wondering if i am gonna need wheel spacers(if so how much) and if i would have to trim any of the inside of my fender wells. I still have the stock fender flares on and i dont wanna remove them. You can check my photos if youd like to see my current set up.
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Originally Posted by CherokeeTN
Im a little new to the modding world and would like to get some suggestions on what i should do. I have a 1994 Cherokee Sport. Has 3 inch blocks in the rear and bigger springs in the front. I am currently running a 31X10.50 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S with factory 15 inch Liberty Wheels. The only rub i get is when the wheel is at full turn. Doesnt rub fenders wells at all. I am considering moving up to a 32x11.50 mud tire and i am wondering if i am gonna need wheel spacers(if so how much) and if i would have to trim any of the inside of my fender wells. I still have the stock fender flares on and i dont wanna remove them. You can check my photos if youd like to see my current set up.
Best way to do it would be to get new steel rims with 4" backspace. I got mine off summit racing for 40/per. That way you wont rub if you go to 32's.
And my opinion, ditch the blocks and get full leaf packs before your current leaf springs snap.
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So if i move to a 15 with 4 inch backspacing i wont have to trim at all?
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Originally Posted by CherokeeTN
So if i move to a 15 with 4 inch backspacing i wont have to trim at all?
That depends on how well you clear your current 31's. Usually 32's wont fit under a 3" lift without trimming the bottom of the fenders a little. Search around on here for the lift and tire picture thread to get an idea of how it will look.
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I'm trying to find a coupon code for rough country. I'm ready to buy the lift but some money off would be really nice.
You doing the whole deal? Winch, long arm or what?
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would i need 15x8 or 15x10 wheels?
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Originally Posted by CherokeeTN
would i need 15x8 or 15x10 wheels?
Depends on the tire width, id run a tire that's 9-12.5 inches wide on a 15x8
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Originally Posted by wiggles

Depends on the tire width, id run a tire that's 9-12.5 inches wide on a 15x8
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Thoughts on 4" BS vs 3.75" BS on a set of wheels for 31X10.5X15 tires, with 3.5" lift? Any real difference?
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Originally Posted by sm.mcnair
Thoughts on 4" BS vs 3.75" BS on a set of wheels for 31X10.5X15 tires, with 3.5" lift? Any real difference?
About a quarter of an inch.


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