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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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I'm getting ready to order some new wheels for my Cherokee. Just need an opinion on back spacing. The wheels offered are either 15X8, 3.75 or 15X8, 4.75. Which would be better with a 3.5 inch lift and 31X10.50X15 tires?
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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I have a 4.5" lift and 31 and use 4" backspacing. They stick out a little, but tuck in nice too.
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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3.75 i believe
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 98 JeepJeep
3.75 i believe
X2... 4.75 wont bring them out enough and I guarantee you wont like it.
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by arsxj
X2... 4.75 wont bring them out enough and I guarantee you wont like it.
I vote 3.75, that is what I run and they stick out a little.
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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yep, I'd say go with the 3.75
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Donnie_K
yep, I'd say go with the 3.75
x2....
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by captainwoot
x2....
I tried a 16x8 with 4 1/2" bs on the front and the rim stuck out several inches beyond the flare.With any kind of sidewall bulge it would too much.
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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With your options the best would be 3.75. If you could get it a 4" backspace is ideal
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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Looks like it'll be 3.75 backspacing. I very much thank everyone for your opinion. It was very helpful.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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That's what the forum is for
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