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05-28-2012, 09:04 PM
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Year: 1996
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
235/75r15 is the biggest size you can run with no lift and no trimming
05-28-2012, 09:30 PM
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Sorry to beat a dead horse fellas. Let me rephrase. To replace my steel ones, what size wheel and backspacing (new aftermarket or factory used) should I get to run 235/75r15's at stock height that will also work with no issues if I lift it 3-3.5" and go to an inch or two bigger tire? Just want to avoid buying new wheels twice within a year or so.
05-28-2012, 11:47 PM
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Sorry to beat a dead horse fellas. Let me rephrase. To replace my steel ones, what size wheel and backspacing (new aftermarket or factory used) should I get to run 235/75r15's at stock height that will also work with no issues if I lift it 3-3.5" and go to an inch or two bigger tire? Just want to avoid buying new wheels twice within a year or so.
05-29-2012, 07:24 AM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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I agree with 4" BS. On my XJ, I ran 33x12.5s on 4" BS wheels. I think it's a good looking stance for any tire size, and it's far enough not to rub the LCAs. You may need to bumpstop to prevent them from rubbing your flares, but that's cheap and easy with hockey pucks.
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05-29-2012, 07:33 AM
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Thanks guys. I haven't looked into the laws, but if I know Virginia like I think I do, I would imagine that spacers wouldn't pass inspection.
05-29-2012, 07:37 AM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Spidertrax 1.25" XJ Spacers (for 2)
http://www.spidertrax.com/1987-06-Wr...category=10000
Steel D-Window 15x8 5x4.5, 3.75" BS
http://store.4wheelingplus.com/prodd...ARTNER=froogle
Yes, there are cheaper spacers, but I wouldn't trust anything but Spidertrax if I was gonna go that route.
http://www.spidertrax.com/1987-06-Wr...category=10000
Steel D-Window 15x8 5x4.5, 3.75" BS
http://store.4wheelingplus.com/prodd...ARTNER=froogle
Yes, there are cheaper spacers, but I wouldn't trust anything but Spidertrax if I was gonna go that route.
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05-29-2012, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
I've said many times I'm a huge fan of Iron Rock Off Road. In my personal experience, they have the best customer service of any company I've ever dealt with. Their parts are quality, too.
I always hear people say Rough Country rides rough, but I think the XJ I'm borrowing right now has a RC suspension with RC shocks, and it feels fine to me. It's no Caddy, but it's a lot better than my XJ was stock or with JK shocks.
05-29-2012, 11:36 AM
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there should not be a law against spacers. I run spacers, and they are very safe as long as you maintain them and keep them torqued properly.
05-29-2012, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
there should not be a law against spacers. I run spacers, and they are very safe as long as you maintain them and keep them torqued properly.
05-29-2012, 05:45 PM
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Hey guys, sorry if this has been asked before, I dont have the time to read through 500+ pages to see if it has been.
Anyways, my dad was saying it wouldn't be a good idea to get wheels with 3.75" backspacing, as it might adjust the steering capabilities on road too drastically. Any thoughts?
Also, im on 10.5 width 31"s on stock wheels but if I wanted to go to some wider 33's later what size wheel width would I need to run my current tires as well as my future tires?
Thanks!
Anyways, my dad was saying it wouldn't be a good idea to get wheels with 3.75" backspacing, as it might adjust the steering capabilities on road too drastically. Any thoughts?
Also, im on 10.5 width 31"s on stock wheels but if I wanted to go to some wider 33's later what size wheel width would I need to run my current tires as well as my future tires?
Thanks!