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xjfan
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3.25" backspace...too little??
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Was able to find a set of rims for FREE.... They are 15x8 with 3.25" backspace. Will these stick out too far? Not sure how the bearing will feel. Or what other problems they will cause.

Anyone else running the same backspace without problems??

Planning on running 33x12.50's and 4.5" hybrid lift.

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Went to Walmart to get the tires mounted and for some reason they did not fit. The machine could not get the bead on the wheel. Weird. Gonna look for another set of wheels with 4" backspace..



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A 4" back spacing works great. I currently have a 3.25 and had a set at 4. The 4" looks and stuffs better.

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I have a 4.5 inch back space. Here is a pic.

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I'm gonna post pics later on of how they look. Tires stick out quite a bit but planning on running them for now...

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I have 4" backspace and my 33"x12.5"x16" tires rub on my fixed LCA from a RC 4.5" lift.

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You guys know you can adjust the steering stops a bit to prevent rubbing correct? Just put a washer behind it. It dosn't take much...









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Great tip! Thanks!

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Thanks... Might have to use it...


When to another shop and got them mounted. Sticks out a little further that I expected but good for now until I buy another set of wheels. A set with 4" BS

Will search to see which fender flares would cover this some..

Here's how they look.









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I am running a 4" backspace with a 15x8 rim with 33x12.50 tires on a 4.5" lift-no issues with clearence except with fenders when on trails

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I like the stance, my XJ is similar to that... maybe a little less, as they stick out just a 'lil bit.

Are you sure you can steer it with that little tire/flare clearance?

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