will a set of rims with 16x8 with a 4 1/2 inch back spacing fit 265x75x16s ok and down the road when i goto 35s fit a set of 35s pereferably wider ones? I plan on doing a 3" BDS lift

 

No troubles...I have 17x8 with 4.5" BS rim with Cooper STT 33x12.50R17 tire no rubbing issues lock to lock. With the 265's are basically stock height and just a little wider than stock....you won't have any issue.....I know a few members have placed 285's with no issues.

 

Generally, most 35s require an approved rim width range of 8.5-11 inches, so 8 inches might be a little narrow. The tire will physically fit the rim, but it may bow the tire inwards a little more than you may like.


Russ D.

 

What would be a good size to run with my current tires that would work well with 35s when i upgrade? Rim size and backspacing please

 

Go to the manufacturers website for whatever tires you are looking at. They have the specs listed - including the recommended rim width for every tire they carry.


Also check the Wheels & Tires section in the FAQ's:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/modified-tech-faq-answers-questions-every-newbie-has-18617/

This will have backspace recommendations, and a ton of other information you may or may not need. (or will need, but may not need 'yet')

 

If i waited to get rims untill i got the 35" tires would 18x8.5 or 20x9 fit a 35" tire better?

 

You should be fine for both as long as you don't go too wide with the 35s.... I'm running 285/75/16s / 8" /w/ 4.5"bs......no probs.

 

IMHO....stay clear of the 18's and 20's....you will spend a fortune on tires!!!

I got 5 - new 17x8" rims and 5 - 33x12.5R17 Cooper STT's cheaper than getting 5- 33xx12.50R18 Cooper STT's. You will get even cheaper with a 15 or 16" rim!

 

How about a set of rims 17x8.5 with a 5 back spacing and some dick cepk tires 35x12.5x17? Does Dick Kepek make good tires and rims? Is there a sir where i can see how a tire is rated on snow/ice/mud? Are interco TrXus tires any good?