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Old 08-02-2011, 10:59 AM
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What size backspacing should I have if I want 32x11.5 R15 tires? And will I need wheel spacers?
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depends on your lift and if u get the right backspacing u wont need spacers but if u use stock rims with the 32s then u can use the spacers to push the tire out but best bet would be to get the new rims with better backspacing probably 3.75 would be recommended but someone correct me if im wrong
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Are you lifted?
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Are you lifted?
Not yet but I'm gonna be... Im getting a 4.5" RC x series
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At 4.5" you really shouldn't need new rims. There is a slight chance that they will rub on the lower control arms, but if they get replace with the lift, chances are really slim.
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I'd go with 4 inch backspace. That's what I have.
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
At 4.5" you really shouldn't need new rims. There is a slight chance that they will rub on the lower control arms, but if they get replace with the lift, chances are really slim.
Well I need new rims anyway cause the ones I have are ****ty and I wanna be safe anyways
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you should get these

40" RIMMMMZZZZZZZZZ HOMIE!!!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAH!




just kidding... I have 16x8 w/ 4" BS, with 285/75/16 no control arm rub on a 3" lift with stock LCAs
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i went with 15x8 with 4 inch backspacing... no rubbing on anything with the 32x11.5 im running
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Nice.

Pics??
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Yeah, thanks for posting your results. Pictures would make it perfect!!
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here you go guys im gonna make my build thread once i get my pictures off of my camera....

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/member...09-clean-1.jpg

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if you go to my profile i have two albums of a couple of pics... more to come hopfully by tonight
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