Rims
JK Jedi
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Lacey, WA
It depends on the width of the tire and rim you want to use. Plus 15 is tight, maybe 16 will be easier for clearance issues. For a 15x8 5 inches or less backspace would look good, for wider rims you would want about 4-4.5 inches of backspace.
JK Junkie
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Central Georgia
From reading threads on here (I'm running 18's so I have no direct experience).....the 15" Crager Soft 8's will fit with 4" of B.S. only, any other Backspacing on those wheels will not fit. Hope that helps.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Tucson, AZ
5" backspacing won't work
Take it from someone who learned the hard way. At least with the Cragar 15X8's, 5" of backspace won't work
. The centerline drop on the rim hits the brake caliper. You need a 15" rim with 4-4.5" of backspace and no more. But that is my limited experience talking. Good luck.
. The centerline drop on the rim hits the brake caliper. You need a 15" rim with 4-4.5" of backspace and no more. But that is my limited experience talking. Good luck.