Xj_idget
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I just purchased a 2000 XJ Limited with 129K miles. This is my first lifted vehicle, so I'm learning as I go. It has a fresh 4.5" Rubicon Express lift, Bilstein shocks, E-locker if front, Trak-Lok in back and almost new 265/65-16 Goodyear Wranglers (new version, pretty nice tire) on 16" XJ Limited rims...AND it has wheel spacers: 5/8in.front, 3/4in. rear.
The spacers are needed with these rims to provide clearance from tire to sway bar end links in front, and from tire sidewall to leaf spring in the back.
I have never really liked spacers, only because they seem to be a substitute for proper wheel backspacing. However, I really don't know much about them. I assume they add a week link to the drivetrain, but perhaps someone can enlighten me?
Either way, with the 265/65-16 tires, can I get sufficient clearance using the TJ Rubicon rims? My understanding is that they have an additional 0.5in. backspacing (outward) relative XJ wheels...is that right? Do they also have a wider rim width (which might make the sidewall more vertical)?
Any guidance from the more experienced out there?
Thanks ~ Steve
The spacers are needed with these rims to provide clearance from tire to sway bar end links in front, and from tire sidewall to leaf spring in the back.
I have never really liked spacers, only because they seem to be a substitute for proper wheel backspacing. However, I really don't know much about them. I assume they add a week link to the drivetrain, but perhaps someone can enlighten me?
Either way, with the 265/65-16 tires, can I get sufficient clearance using the TJ Rubicon rims? My understanding is that they have an additional 0.5in. backspacing (outward) relative XJ wheels...is that right? Do they also have a wider rim width (which might make the sidewall more vertical)?
Any guidance from the more experienced out there?
Thanks ~ Steve