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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:00 AM
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was wondering if this combination of wheels and tyres would work on a 08 sahara. any help would be much appreciated.

XD Series XD775 RockstarWheelSize 20x10Offset (-)24Bolt Pattern 5x127 And 5x135 Back Space 6.44 in.Hub Space 87.10 mmMatte Black

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Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Radial Tire 33x13.00R20LT

i have no lift and was worried about the tyres rubbing as they are a bit wider than stock. ps (i know that 20" rims are not popular)
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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I am having trouble reading the red letters in your post. Maybe just my old eyes.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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sorry, i don't know how all the metric stuff converts down but i can tell you this, a 13" tire is very wide and you will need to have 4.5" of back spacing or less in order to prevent rubbing issues.... maybe more like 3.5"
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by scotlandjk
Back Space 6.44 in.


and as WOL already said, you'd need something around 4.5-3.5in of backspacing. i'd go with 3.5 since you are going to be running 33's with no lift. so you either need to find those rims with less backspacing, or some wheel spacers. the largest wheel spacers out there are only 2.3" meaning you can bring those down to 4.14in of back spacing which might work.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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thanks. still not sure about how much backspacing i can get away with cuz here in the U.K tyres are not allowed to stick out beyond the fenders. so anyone know how much backspacing i can get away with and the widest tyre i can put on with no rubbing. these are pics of the rims im looking at i might consider the 18" ones so i can get more rubber.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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in order to keep your tires under the flares, you will have to keep your back spacing at stock, which is 6.25" or close to it. i'd say you couldn't go any more than 5.5" of back spacing at most. also, you should try to stick with a tire that isn't any wider than 12.50" and a 10.50"-11.50" would be better.
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