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Old May 29, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Hey guys, I want to go ahead and pull the trigger on new wheels and tires. I want to get 16x8 pro comp 7069's and BFG a/t in 285/75/16. My question is the backspacing. I'm a noob and I've been browsing the forums and can't find a clear answer to my question on the other threads. Is 4" backspacing good? Do I need spacers? Will I rub or be sticking out at all from the fenders? I'm still somewhat unclear on backspacing. I don't plan on gettin a lift anytime soon and I have a stubby bumper which I guess would eliminate concerns about rubbing. Anybody else running a similar set up? Pics would be grear.Thanks in advance guys.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Does anybody have any input?
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Old May 29, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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4in sounds about right check out this:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...17/#post211274
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Old May 29, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RyanFMD
Hey guys, I want to go ahead and pull the trigger on new wheels and tires. I want to get 16x8 pro comp 7069's and BFG a/t in 285/75/16. My question is the backspacing. I'm a noob and I've been browsing the forums and can't find a clear answer to my question on the other threads. Is 4" backspacing good? Do I need spacers? Will I rub or be sticking out at all from the fenders? I'm still somewhat unclear on backspacing. I don't plan on gettin a lift anytime soon and I have a stubby bumper which I guess would eliminate concerns about rubbing. Anybody else running a similar set up? Pics would be grear.Thanks in advance guys.
Your answer is posted in the FAQ. 4" seems too much IMO. Most people go with 4.7" the higher the number the closer in the inside of your rim will be. If you want to know how much farther your tire will stick out then calculate it with the offset. The stock wheels have an offset of 44mm. A wheel with an offset of 10mm will stick out an extra 34mm
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