wayoflife wheels-walker evans
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wayoflife wheels-walker evans
Anyone know the exact back spacing of the walker evans wheels used on the "wayoflife" white jk? Any other good options for wheels with less that 4.5" of back spacing with or without beadlock?
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Here is the info straight from him... I asked him a few weeks back about the wheels and lift (he switched from 3" to 4" lift)
Originally Posted by wayoflife
1. I'm pretty sure that the Walker Evans Beadlocks are 17x8 with 3.75" of BS. I say "pretty sure" as they were installed by Full Traction as my JK went on display at SEMA as one of their rigs.
2. I currently have a 4" Ultimate Lift - basically the 3" Ultimate Lift with taller coils, front track bar drop bracket, dropped pitman arm, rear track bar drop bracket, taller bump stop extensions, brake line extension brackets front/rear, longer shocks.
2. I currently have a 4" Ultimate Lift - basically the 3" Ultimate Lift with taller coils, front track bar drop bracket, dropped pitman arm, rear track bar drop bracket, taller bump stop extensions, brake line extension brackets front/rear, longer shocks.
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Okay, I just checked to find out for sure and it turns out that my WE wheels actually have 4.5" of BS. However, I do know they come in 3.75" as well and would recommend that. With what I have now, I still get a fair amount of rubbing at a full turn with my 37x13.50's.
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I, too, sought out the Walker Evans. I thought about going with the black look, but needed a little bit of bling (and I love the design).
I love these wheels! They are the streetlock version in 17x8 with the same 4.5" of backspacing. You will not regret the new look [and functionality] of these quality wheels.
Some pics:
and to show you how much they stick out with this BS'ing:
enjoy!
I love these wheels! They are the streetlock version in 17x8 with the same 4.5" of backspacing. You will not regret the new look [and functionality] of these quality wheels.
Some pics:
and to show you how much they stick out with this BS'ing:
enjoy!
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Yeppers. There was a bit o' snow around Chicago and I hafta tell ya'. I was a little concerned with the abilities of the KM2's in hard-packed snow. I specifically had the inside lugs siped for what I had hoped was better traction in these conditions. I think it may have helped, but there is more testing to be continued.
Offroad these tires have been great! I need to hit more than a few wooded trails to get them to perform to theirs specs, but so far, so good. In terms of around town? Quiet enough for me, and have not had anyone looking over their shoulders to see what kinda tractor is pulling past them at speed. It definately feels like a huge lug (which they are) on pavement at slow speeds.
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Confession - I know nothing of wheels and tires 
Would 3.75 backspacing push the wheel/tire out more? I plan on running stock Rubicon tires for now then upgrading to 35" Toyo MT.
Will I run into any problems?
Thanks gang
Would 3.75 backspacing push the wheel/tire out more? I plan on running stock Rubicon tires for now then upgrading to 35" Toyo MT.
Will I run into any problems?
Thanks gang