Confused about backspacing
JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 10
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From: Phenix City, AL
Stock wheels are ~6.25" backspacing (7.5" wheel), below is a picture of 2" backspacing (10" wheel). What was your question?
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Yes, you would want a spacer to move the wheel out (effectively decreasing the backspacing). My example is real, but extreme. Your wheels won't sit that far out even with spacers.
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Edit...
Yes, you would want a spacer to move the wheel out (effectively decreasing the backspacing). My example is real, but extreme. Your wheels won't sit that far out even with spacers.
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What brand are you wheels? Thank you for your time.
JK Junkie
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,873
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From: 36* N
3 and some change then I added the spidertrax spacers. The wide stance is to stay out of the ruts down on the beach. Even with the narrower tires (10.5"), I was at 84" wide at the tires.
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JK Freak
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 621
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From: Redondo Beach, Ca.
I'm running 5" backspacing with a 16" x 8" wheel, which works perfectly for my needs. The tires and stance are wider, but the top of the tread is under the flare keeping me legal in PA.
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JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 589
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From: Pa
I'm in Pa. My tires stick out a good 1.5" to 2" and no one has said anything to me. Just had it inspected and not a thing was said. Most times they will let ya get away with it.