srt8 rims
Yes. Read this. It will explain "backspacing" and the other terms you'll hear a lot in reference to tires/wheels. Definitely take a good long look at the diagram.
The backspacing on stock wheels is about 6.25". To place the tires outside of the fenders for that wider stance that many feel looks so good on Jeeps, you need to get wheels with about 4.5" of backspacing or add "spacers" to bump wheels with higher backspacing further out.
As for the pricing comments, tires for large diameter wheels are as a general rule much (much, much) more expensive than tires for smaller diameter wheels. Many folks elect to go with 16" wheels almost solely because they can buy new wheels and tires for less than the larger wheels alone. Compound that with the amount of money they save on tires over the years, and it's a no-brainer for many Jeepers. But, some love the larger wheels so to each his own.
The backspacing on stock wheels is about 6.25". To place the tires outside of the fenders for that wider stance that many feel looks so good on Jeeps, you need to get wheels with about 4.5" of backspacing or add "spacers" to bump wheels with higher backspacing further out.
As for the pricing comments, tires for large diameter wheels are as a general rule much (much, much) more expensive than tires for smaller diameter wheels. Many folks elect to go with 16" wheels almost solely because they can buy new wheels and tires for less than the larger wheels alone. Compound that with the amount of money they save on tires over the years, and it's a no-brainer for many Jeepers. But, some love the larger wheels so to each his own.
Last edited by MTH; Apr 28, 2011 at 05:41 AM.
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Originally Posted by srt8ftw
sorry i really dont know what backspacing is and why it is so bad 
i mean all you are saying the tires for them are gonna be expensive but the other rims i am looking at are rockstars... dont know why tires for these would be more expensive then tires for rockstars.

i mean all you are saying the tires for them are gonna be expensive but the other rims i am looking at are rockstars... dont know why tires for these would be more expensive then tires for rockstars.
Backspace is not bad. It is a measurement of how far the wheel sits away from the hub. 4" of backspacing is farther than 6" of backspacing. If you plan on running 37s you will not be able to get away with 6" of backspacing unless youre running cookie cutter tractor tires. As far as pricing goes the smaller the rim the lower the price. It does not matter if the tire is smaller in diameter as much as rim size when it comes to pricing. If you want the SRT style rims then plan on spending a lot more money.
im a retard and am just trying to figure out the difference in pricing, anyone know about how much more expensive tires like the nitto trail grappler's are in 18inch compared to 20 inch? maby throw a 16 inch in as well. im just trying to get a feel. everyone is saying way way more but way way more could mean alot of things...
The 20x9's are only 6.34 of backspacing so better than the 20x10's so they should be closer to that wider stance. Also, wider tires will also help in the wider stance though they will costs more.
Last edited by radside; May 16, 2011 at 08:38 AM.
35 for 18 is $363 EACH
35 for 20 is $413 EACH
So budget an extra $200 per set of tires you buy, and that's just trail grapplers. Other tires may be more or less expensive.
According to 4wd
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Nit...29&t_pl=102212
35 for 20 is $413 EACH
So budget an extra $200 per set of tires you buy, and that's just trail grapplers. Other tires may be more or less expensive.
According to 4wd
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Nit...29&t_pl=102212
1700 on just tires?
i guess i will just be looking at 16in rims.... 35 for 18 is $363 EACH
35 for 20 is $413 EACH
So budget an extra $200 per set of tires you buy, and that's just trail grapplers. Other tires may be more or less expensive.
According to 4wd
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Nit...29&t_pl=102212
35 for 20 is $413 EACH
So budget an extra $200 per set of tires you buy, and that's just trail grapplers. Other tires may be more or less expensive.
According to 4wd
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Nit...29&t_pl=102212



