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09 JKU Wheel question

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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Question 09 JKU Wheel question

Hello everyone im new to the JK world as i just got a 2009 JKU Rubi 6spd. I have a few questions about wheels and such. I did try and find some info on the site but had no luck with what im looking for or maybe i just didnt understand.

Im getting either a 2.5in RK Liftkit or a 3.5 RK liftkit still up in the air. also will these wheels with with both kits or only one

I just bought these wheels [URL="http://www.mhtwheels.com/mht-luxury-alloy-wheel.cfm?id=440"]

MHT Octane D509 17x8.5 with a +6, i have been told these will fit with the lift, i have also been told to get a 17x9 with 4.5 B/S
The 17x8.5 +6 are on order atm so im asking if this will work or not, rubbing at full turn and such
The tires i have for the wheels are the Duratrac 315/70-17 aka 35-12.50-17

I can not remember what the stock specs are for the factory 2009 Rubi wheels, i have read many different sites and they are all different, could someone just clear this up for me..

Thanks also guys and hope to hear form you soon.
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 04:09 AM
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anyone?
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 04:28 AM
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The wheels will work but you'll need 1.5 wheel spacers so they don't rub the control arms. 4.5 back spacing or less and you won't need the wheel spacers....
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Fivepack1966
The wheels will work but you'll need 1.5 wheel spacers so they don't rub the control arms. 4.5 back spacing or less and you won't need the wheel spacers....




Ok so i called MHT on the Octane's 17x8.5 and a total of 5in B/S, i also called the shop thats putting my lift on and was told the 5in B/S will be ok just a little tucked in and would not rub.
what do you guys think.

also if anyone with a 3.5in lift with 17x8.5 and 5in back spacing can post the a picture from the front view looking to the back so i can see how the " Tucked " will look

Thanks in advance
Brian

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