What size wheels?

[minor_obstacle]

What is the back spacing all about??

I currently have stock steel wheels with plastic center cap with BFG KO 31x10.5x15 new.
I am looking at these. I believe my stock wheels are 15x7??

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Black Rock Series 975 Type Blade Steel Wheel in Matte Black for Jeep® Vehicles with 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern

Black Rock Series 975 Type Blade Steel Wheel in Matte Black
For Jeep® Vehicles with 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern
Quadratec Part No: 92613.08XX.B
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92613.0814
975511240 5x4.5 15x10 4.0 $76.99 Add to cart Add to wish list
92613.0810
975571240 5x4.5 15x7 4.0 $64.99 Add to cart Add to wish list
92613.0811
975571242 5x4.5 15x7 4.25 $64.99 Add to cart Add to wish list
92613.0812
975581240 5x4.5 15x8 4.0 $69.99 Add to cart Add to wish list
92613.0813
975581247 5x4.5 15x8 4.75 $69.99 Add to cart Add to wish list

 

[Renegade XJ]

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/wheel_fitment.html

Less back spacing = your tires stick out more

More back spacing = your tires are tucked in more.

Stock back spacing is 5.25"

The average Jeeper's backspace with tires that are 11.5" wide or wider is usually around 3.75-4.25 depending on how wide your tires actually are and the "look" that you like.

 

[minor_obstacle]

Thanks. So stock back spacing is 5.25" then I will get the 4.0" spacing and wheels will stick out of hub 1.25" more then what I have now. I was considering also getting wheel spacers 1.25", combination of the both would be 2.5", is that too much? Moving them that far out going to cause rubbing else where? They don't rub now. Stock wheels are 7" I think, doesn't matter if I go to an 8" wheel right?

 

[scottmcneal]

With a 4" backspace you should be good with after market Lower control arms, my wife's jeep rub just a little on very tight turns on stock arms with 11.50 tires.This was while offroading only.
Her rims was a 15x8 with a 4" backspace.

 

[Renegade XJ]

Thanks. So stock back spacing is 5.25" then I will get the 4.0" spacing and wheels will stick out of hub 1.25" more then what I have now. I was considering also getting wheel spacers 1.25", combination of the both would be 2.5", is that too much? Moving them that far out going to cause rubbing else where? They don't rub now. Stock wheels are 7" I think, doesn't matter if I go to an 8" wheel right?

I wouldn't recommend the spacers in combination with the new wheels with 4.0" BS. It will stick out too far and could cause rubbing at the flare/fender area when offroad. But worst of all, that much BS puts a lot of stress of the hub and ball joints. 4"BS will be perfect for your application and it will still work good if you decide later to step up to a taller and wider tire.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

IF you really want some that are that far out, get some will less BS.
Recommended is 3.75-4

 

[dktool]

I'm running 31 ko at's on 7" wide, 3-3/4" bs and it is perfect.

No rub on stock ca's at full lock, minor fender well rub at fully stuff with 3" lift and stock bump stops.

'98 Classic

 

[minor_obstacle]

Thank you all, Think I am going to just get the 1.25" wheel spacers for now and see how that distance works before getting the wheels.

 

[Vanimal]

i have 3.25" backspacing wheels that i ran with my old axles and it was nice. stuck out a little bit and with trimming it didnt rub, more turning radius than most wheels.

 

[88trailcrawler]

I'm running 31 ko at's on 7" wide, 3-3/4" bs and it is perfect.

No rub on stock ca's at full lock, minor fender well rub at fully stuff with 3" lift and stock bump stops.

'98 Classic

Pics of this please.