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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 03:44 AM
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I'm going to order some V5's today, but I have a quick question before I do. All I want to do is replace the factory rims I have, so I am wondering if those rims are a direct replacement or if they have different backspacing or not? Thanks.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 03:51 AM
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less backspacing more than likely. Probably 4".
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cool, thanks! I found on the site I'm ordering from that they are 4". I see that the factory backspace is 5.25". I plan on just getting the 15x7, so are there any things I should be concerned about going from 5.25" to 4" backspacing? Currently running 235/75/15, eventually going to switch to 30's(not for a while, my current tires are less than a year old). Also is there any reason I would want to get the 15x8 instead?
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cool, thanks! I found on the site I'm ordering from that they are 4". I see that the factory backspace is 5.25". I plan on just getting the 15x7, so are there any things I should be concerned about going from 5.25" to 4" backspacing? Currently running 235/75/15, eventually going to switch to 30's(not for a while, my current tires are less than a year old). Also is there any reason I would want to get the 15x8 instead?
You'll be fine with 235's. If you dont plan on going much bigger than 30's a 15x7 will be fine.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 05:47 AM
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Cool, thanks for the help!

edit: i see the cragar offset is -6, does anyone know what the offset is on the stock xj wheels?

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