hpwrestler220

I have researched this topic to death, but I can't figure out what is best. So don't tell me to google it because I've spent HOURS researching so far. Granted, the difference may be negligible, I need to know which backspace to go with for my set up.


I am doing a 2" budget boost and 30x9.5x15. I'm buying the cragar soft 8's, but they sell them with the 4" backspace and the 4.25" backspace. Which do I purchase?


I want to be able to pop a curb or run ***** over without having to worry about my tire flexing and ripping my fender flare off. But I also want my tires to stick out right to the fender as close as I can so I have a ore aggressive stance. Will I be okay with the more aggressive 4" BS or do I want to go with the 4.25"?




This link Post #236 is EXACTLY what I want my finished product to look like.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/x...2/index16.html

MoparNJeep

Go with 4". Will tuck good. Not gonna notice that 1/4 inch of inward offset as far as rubbing. Better to keep your tires off the control arms if you decide to go bigger tire later though is why I would go 4". To really stuff you would need to trim a little with either backspace

MoparNJeep

My wheels are 16x8 with 4.25 backspace. Pic of it parked is with 35s and pic in the rocks is 33s. They RUB my control arms at full lock but stuffed in my fenders better than they would with more offset.

hpwrestler220

Do I want to go with the 15x7 or 15x8 for the 30's? I see most people do 15x8, but it seems like 15x7 is the more proper choice unless going with a 31x10.5x15

srb53150

i would go w/ the 15 x 7 for a 9.50 wide tire. a 8 will make it bulge too much

hpwrestler220

Wouldn't a 15x7 make it bulge more because it's squeezing a thicker tire into a smaller wheel?

hpwrestler220

I come from driving a sports car my whole life that I slammed to the ground to a jeep that i'm raising up haha.. This is all new to me.

srb53150

no it will not

Rcrivolio

I just put 30's on 15x8. They look good but 31's would have been better. I might go with bigger tires in the future and didnt want to pay for rims twice which is why I did this. If you think this is where you're going to stop with your lift and tire size, I would stick with 15x7 for 30's.

hpwrestler220

Thanks for the help guys. I ordered up some cragars in 15x7 with 4" BS. General grabber A/T are next and a 2" lift

helmut

[QUOTE=Rcrivolio;2999025]I just put 30's on 15x8. They look good but 31's would have been better. I might go with bigger tires in the future and didnt want to pay for rims twice which is why I did this. If you think this is where you're going to stop with your lift and tire size, I would

31x10.5 would fit well on a 7 in wheel. so will the op's 9.5. 12.5 tires are usually mounted on 8 inch wheels.

Bishop75

Ok so i have to ask this question here is as good a place as any. I have a set of 33/12.5/15 and I own the stock turbine wheels. Will they safely fit my wheels?

XJmike0122

It's not recommended.

unidentifiedbomb

Just don't expect them to air down very low without the possibility of popping the bead. 33x10.50 would be better for them.

PurpleToxin505

MIKE!!!! WTF i haven't heard from you in a long *** time.

on topic. heres mine with 3.75 backspacing and 31x10.5x15s Thay still tuck pretty well and have that aggressive stance