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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 05:20 AM
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I have to choose between the Xd Hoss 18x9 or the new Ultra wheels Maverick
18X9, (Offset +12-Backspace 5 1/2 Tire shop told me they will be a good fit and will not stick out too much)sorry I can not seem to post pics.So far I am leaning towards the Mavericks a lot cheaper here.
As for tires I will not be doing much wheeling,some hunting trips,camping.
But I like the look of Mts, and from what I have read on this forum, these 2 tires seem to be quite on road as a DD.
I can not decide between the Cooper STT or the Wrangler Mtr/Kevlar.I picked a
275-65-18 size.
Eventually I would like to put on a 1 1/2" Lift as this is the most I could go,for my indoor parking at home and work.
Any comments or help would be appreciated.
Thank guys.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 05:41 AM
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with 5.25" of B.S., you may experience some rubbing. My first set of wheels on my first JK were 5.25" and they were aweful close. Ideally, you want 4.50"-4.75".
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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You think with an 11" tire it will rub? (on the inside)
I know it has been explained before but, does it not mean that
an offset of +12 the tire will stick out of the wheel wells more than an offset of say
+18 with the same backspace of 5 1/2.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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BUMPANYONE:dontknow2 :
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Not sure if it would rub with an 11 inch tire? However, the more backspacing you have the less the tire will stick out meaning it will be closer to your shocks,springs, bumper etc. causing it to possibly rub. Of course less backspacing will cause the tire to stick out a little more but you will have more clearance so less or no rubbing.
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