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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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I went to discount to get 32s put on the cherokee. They told me it was hitting the frame and could not install them for it wouldn't turn left. I have a 3.5" lift. What can I do? Do I need to space or backspace. Wheels are 15x8..
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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If you can, go with backspacing over spacers.

edit: also make sure your axle is centered under the vehicle.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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Do you Have a site with good backspacers?
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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Backspacing is an aspect of the rims. Stock rims have 4.5" of backspacing. This the measurement from backside of the rim to mounting surface. More backspacing, the more the wheels are tucked into the body; less backspacing, the farther the tires stick out.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TheJerm
Backspacing is an aspect of the rims. Stock rims have 4.5" of backspacing. This the measurement from backside of the rim to mounting surface. More backspacing, the more the wheels are tucked into the body; less backspacing, the farther the tires stick out.
Bought the cragar soft 8s with the 32s. Hope it works
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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That doesnt help, do you know what backspacing the rims have? You can find out with 2 rulers.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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I don't. I have the razors from discount. 15x8. He told me to do the steelies with a -13b because the others have a -6b ..
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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How wide are the 32s? Should be ok with aftermarket rims though.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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11.5.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 96twiggyxj
11.5.
More than likely your wheels are 4" backspace so it should be OK.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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How much taller are the 32's to the 31's?
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Originally Posted by jeepin4fun97
How much taller are the 32's to the 31's?
Uhm......1"
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jcwclm

Uhm......1"
That's what I thought. But wanted to make sure
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepin4fun97

That's what I thought. But wanted to make sure
Also divide that in half with how much taller your jeep will sit than before with just tire change since half tire below axle and other half above it
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Originally Posted by dogger15

Also divide that in half with how much taller your jeep will sit than before with just tire change since half tire below axle and other half above it
I have a 3" lift now with 31 s thinking about going 32's
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