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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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just mounted mine last night and if I had to do it over again would go more backspacing. I have a ton of clearance on the inside parts and I think the tires stick out too much.
this is 17x9 with 4.5" backspacing.
What size lift are you running?
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 07:40 PM
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I ordered my rims from 4WD last week (Method Standard 17"x9"x4.5"). They had 20% off and couldn't pass it up. They are officially back ordered until the end of February. Makes no difference right now because the tires I want (BFGoodrich KO2 17"x12.5"x35") will not be available until March 15th. So here is sit and wait, twittleing my thumbs.
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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
Droop that axle fully and turn the wheel to the left then check your clearance on the inside. I bet it is less then .5" if you are running factory length shocks.
I dropped the axle and also put it on the ramp and turned lock to lock and had plenty of clearance up front. Unfortunately I need bigger bump stops in the back or flat fenders. I rubbed bad on the fenders in the back when stuffed.

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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by FullMetalJacket
What size lift are you running?
1.5" Rock Krawler. by measurements it is about 2.5" lift give or take .25"
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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by FullMetalJacket
OK, I have a choice between two sized for the Method "Standard" rim for my JK bolt pattern. 17x8.5/5x5/0,4.75" 17x9/5x5/-12,4.5" Any opinions on which you would run and why?
my choice would definitely be the 17x9 w/ 4.5BS. Not a huge difference between 0 and -12 offset, but you'll want at least 4.5" of BS to avoid rubbing with a larger tire...
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
just mounted mine last night and if I had to do it over again would go more backspacing. I have a ton of clearance on the inside parts and I think the tires stick out too much.
this is 17x9 with 4.5" backspacing.
I like the stance of your rig with that wheel and tire combination. To each their own I guess.
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