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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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i have a 09 rubicon with stock suspension i found a deal on a set of 16in. wheels
but they have a 5in back spacing with +13 offset will these work if i plan on going to a 33x12.50
or should i hold off for a different set
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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They should work, but may rub just a bit at full lock out. Ideally you'd like 4.5 to 4" of back spacing and +10 or 12 of offset (I believe/offset)...
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by cwester20
i have a 09 rubicon with stock suspension i found a deal on a set of 16in. wheels
but they have a 5in back spacing with +13 offset will these work if i plan on going to a 33x12.50
or should i hold off for a different set
I think those may rub at full lock...
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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k how much do you think they will rub and where i like the soft8s and for a $100 brand new
still in the box is a good deal
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by cwester20
k how much do you think they will rub and where i like the soft8s and for a $100 brand new
still in the box is a good deal
Well, I think it would depend on the brand of tire you choose but honestly that would probably be a little too far out of my comfort zone...maybe someone else can chime in that has run that exact setup.
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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How wide are they? If they are 9 or 10 inches, I think they will work fine. Unless you to to a tire wider than 12.50 inches, then they may rub the frame/control arms.
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