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Post by mprayii on Oct 6, 2006 16:33:49 GMT -3
how do I find out what my current rim's backspacing is? (aftermarket steel rims)
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Post by bluerocket on Oct 6, 2006 16:41:18 GMT -3
I have 3.75 15x8 on my trxus, you can try them on if you want?
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Post by mprayii on Oct 6, 2006 16:49:09 GMT -3
will that 1/4 inch matter when it comes to rubbing?
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Post by J.T.Woody on Oct 6, 2006 17:03:59 GMT -3
will that 1/4 inch matter when it comes to rubbing? It could, depending on the tires you plan on running. 3.75"BS will move the tire another 1/4" away from your control arms.
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Post by mprayii on Oct 6, 2006 17:06:00 GMT -3
So... which would stick out more (outside the fenders) 3.75 or 4.00 ?
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Post by Tooch on Oct 6, 2006 17:23:24 GMT -3
I believe 3.75 would stick out more. The larger the number, the closer to the control arms it is. It's kind of a reverse thing.
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Post by Tooch on Oct 6, 2006 17:24:05 GMT -3
4" of back spacing will be just fine with 33 truxus....3.75 will work just as well. Either way you are fine, but stay away from 4.5 and 5 back spacing becuase you'll need a 1" wheel spacer.
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Post by chrometj on Oct 6, 2006 18:05:20 GMT -3
4" will be fine, more backspacing = less width of the jeep basically!
i have 4" on 33x12.5s and they rub barely at lock to lock, with 3.75s you wouldnt touch them
you can always adjust your steeringstops a hair as well!
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Post by mprayii on Oct 6, 2006 18:06:39 GMT -3
then why wouldnt I get 3.75's... I am buying brand new ones.
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Post by chrometj on Oct 6, 2006 18:07:38 GMT -3
why not!
everyone else is gay, do what you want!
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Post by mprayii on Oct 6, 2006 18:09:07 GMT -3
Listen, why would I buy ones that RUB?
That has nothing to do with how gay everyone else is. I am asking cause I dont know, and dont want to burn my money.
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Post by chrometj on Oct 6, 2006 18:13:33 GMT -3
of course it has to do with how gay everyone is! lol but thats besides the point!
just go for the 3.75, your current rims are probably that backspacing anyways!
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Post by 2000Cherokee on Oct 6, 2006 19:52:31 GMT -3
i would go with 3.75
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Post by rockdaleTJ on Oct 7, 2006 14:53:12 GMT -3
3.75
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Post by mprayii on Oct 7, 2006 15:03:20 GMT -3
Bought 15x8 w/ 3.75 and 35" BFG AT's, and JKS 1.25" BL
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