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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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I have a 94 XJ with a 3.5 RE super ride kit. I'm useing the stock wheels with 31x10.5x15 tires. Does any one know the stock back space on these wheels and do I need to go up or down in number to give me more space between the lower control arms and tires. They rub a little when turned hard left or right. Thanks
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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my stock alloys had 5" backspacing.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Thanks. Which way do I go with the back spacing to give me more room but not stick out too far? Any suggestions on how much back space?
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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No answers??????? Come on guys
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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4.5 would be fine. I like the 4 though (im running 33 12.50s)
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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there are many posts on backspacing here, the lower the number, the further the tire will stick out.

stock wheels are anywhere between 5 and 5.5 inch back spacing. you want about 3.75 to 4 inches.
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Thank you all..
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by caged
there are many posts on backspacing here, the lower the number, the further the tire will stick out.

stock wheels are anywhere between 5 and 5.5 inch back spacing. you want about 3.75 to 4 inches.
3.75 is a little much for 31 10.5s in my opinion. i run that on my 33 12.50s and they stick out like crazy. unless he plans on going to 33s in the future i would advise more around 4.00. just my 2 cents.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 93XJRay
3.75 is a little much for 31 10.5s in my opinion. i run that on my 33 12.50s and they stick out like crazy. unless he plans on going to 33s in the future i would advise more around 4.00. just my 2 cents.
alittle much.. its a diff of a 1/4 inch.. not gunna be a deal breaker in any way.. with a 1/4 " its goin to come down to the tire width more so then then rim backspacing in my opinion
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