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Old 05-16-2010, 08:44 PM
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Ok i have a 89 XJ with a 4.5" lift and 32 X11.50 tires. i did not cut my fender well openings. my suggested wheel size form the lift kit Mfg is 15X8, 4.5" back spacing.
i have a chance to buy a set of 4 Cragar soft 8 wheels in real nice contition for 75 bucks for 4. he has 2 sizes
15X8, 4" Back spacing
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15X8, 4.75" Back spacing
which set should i buy
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15x8 4"BS will allow for bigger tires in the future
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Ok the 4"bs was what i was thinking Thanks fishtaconc
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x2 4" bs makes your tires stick out further.
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