How to find out backspacing...

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May 20, 2011 | 12:31 PM

NattyBoh

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Model: Cherokee

How to find out backspacing...

I bought this jeep and Im unsure on how to find the backspacing so I can buy another rim to mount a spare tire on.

May 20, 2011 | 12:38 PM

miglia-spyder

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Engine: 4.0

this should help.

May 20, 2011 | 12:41 PM

djb383

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From: The Republic of TEXAS

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO

Stock XJ back spsce is 5.25". To measure a wheels back space, lay the wheel face down, place a straight edge across the wheel rim (not tire) and measure from the hub mounting surface of the wheel up to the straight edge. The pic above shows a deep dish (front) wheel which also means it has a shallow/short back space. The stock XJ wheel is just the opposite....deep back space and shallow dish (front).

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