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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 01:35 AM
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What do you fokes recommend for wheel off set. I am getting 275/70r18 inch tires. I had them before and they would rub on tight turning. (Stock wheels) looking at new wheels and want to get the correct offset. Probably won't go much taller/wider than this. Maybe 34s one day with 295/65r18
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 02:00 AM
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You will want 4.5" backspace. With those skinny 33s, the tires and flares are flush.Your rig will have a good stance.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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thanks for the reply and everyone must agree. Had 55 views and only you replied. Thanks again.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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Correct. 4.5" BS will do you perfect. You can go the route of new wheels or adding 1.5" spacers to reach the 4.5" BS.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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SME-Pics with stock wheels 275x70x18 Cooper STTs and spacers giving 4.5" of backspace. TF 2.5" coil lift.

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If you don't use spacers, just adjust your steer stops to remove rubbing rubber on control arms.
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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Looks good and thanks. I might go with spacers for now. Had any problem with them? I am getting Nitto Terra grapplers
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by sme
Looks good and thanks. I might go with spacers for now. Had any problem with them? I am getting Nitto Terra grapplers
Just get quality spacers, I went with Spidertrax. There's one very important thing to do when running spacers or aftermarket wheels. Remove and discard the lock washers on the rotors. They are no longer needed. Then just follow the instructions using a torque wrench and LocTite. I ran mine for 3 years and at least 80,000 miles. I forgot, but it was in that range.
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