I know there's a million topics with pictures of lifted XJs, so I feel bad making this in the first place. I'm about to put on my 3" RC lift with 31x10.50s. I am considering getting Soft 8s as well, but i'm interested in seeing what it'll look like with my stock 1996 classic wheels before I drop another $300 on em (wheels are $240 + center caps)

 

Here is mine on stock steelies painted black on 3" AND 31'S. Not sure what the classic wheels look like.

 

Looks nice man, I wish I had those wheels -___- Maybe i'll try painting mine black before I drop some money on soft 8s though. Here's what mine look like.

 

An issue you may run into is the tires rubbing on the lca. Shouldn't be that big of a deal with 31's but it will be noticeable at full lock.

 

Yeah I know, I avoid turning at full lock anyways. Even doing things like u-turns, I never lock my wheel. As long as it is REALLY only at full lock then i'll be okay.

Another question. My stock wheels are 15x7. I don't know much about bolt patterns and whatnot, but if I do go with soft 8s, should I get 15x7 again, or 15x8? I won't be upgrading to larger tires or bigger lift ever again after this.

 

Yea. Mine rub on the LCA's. Shouldnt be an issue once i get wheels with less back spacing.

 

Im getting 15x8's and prolly 3.45+or- back spacing. The 8' wide wheel will give your tire a wider stance.

 

Gotcha, so the the lower the backspacing is, the less chance there is of it rubbing on LCAs?

 

x2. 15x8 is what I run and it gives a real aggressive stance.

Yes. Stock wheels have 5.5" backspacing, which is why they rub. You will be fine with 4.5" or lower backspacing.

 

Other way around.

Unless I'm mistaken, I believe backspacing refers to the extra distaceyou are pushing out your tires to give yourself a wider stance and eliminate any rubbing.

Example: 2" spacers=2" backspacing

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

Okay, do I need to pay attention to bolt patterns and stuff if i'm just purchasing the soft 8s at Discount Tire? I know each wheel has 5 bolts and that's about it

 

I really like these!! This was and is my plan to do on my sport. How did you go about the prep and etc??

 

Your bolt pattern is 5 x 4.5

 

Smaller= tire pushed out more.
Larger= tire sucked in more.
Thats why factory 5.5" bs hits on lca and aftermarket 4" bs does not.

If you get them from a tire shop they should know the correct backspacing, offset, and pattern.(Although the discount tire here wasnt to sure about the offset.) Bolt pattern is 5x4.5.

 

5x4.5, got it. What exactly does that mean? 5 bolts by 4.5 _____?