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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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If I ran 33x12.50 on stock jeep rims?
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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with how much lift?
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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simple answer yes.


you will need 4.5"-3.75" back spacing

the factory rims have 5.25" back spacing
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRed93xj
with how much lift?
3" Suspension with trimmed fenders
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRed93xj
with how much lift?
doesnt matter, people rub with 10.5" now add and extra inch on the inside.

he needs more back spacing if he wants any turning radius or sidewalls on the rear tires
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Originally Posted by 96_xj
simple answer yes.


you will need 4.5"-3.75" back spacing

the factory rims have 5.25" back spacing
So 1/2 in spacers would suffice?
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for $200-$250 you can get a set of crager soft 8's crome of black. I would go that route and get proper back spacing. There is nothing wrong with spacers but you can also get an 15x8 or 15x10 rim which is more appropiate width for that sized tire
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Originally Posted by 85climber
So 1/2 in spacers would suffice?
1.25" spacers would be suffice
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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I have 4- 1.25'', 5 on 5.5'' billit spacers, 150 shipped, new in box
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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will there be room for the lug nuts if I add 1" spacers? lol sorry if thats a dumb question
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cherokees are 5 on 4.5"

is it a 5 on 4.5" to 5 on 5.5" adapter?
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 85climber
will there be room for the lug nuts if I add 1" spacers? lol sorry if thats a dumb question

the way it works is they add a spacer with new wheel lugs built in
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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mine are just 5.5''-5.5''

I bought them for an old cj but than did an axle swap and never used em
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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would a 33x10.50 rub without spacers?
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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never rubbed on my 1990, i had no lift just cut fenders
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