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XD black rockstars vs stock - help please!

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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Default XD black rockstars vs stock - help please!

I am decided to buy the XD black rockstars, but i don't know how to choose right.
I have stock wheels with 32s BFG MTs and running RC 1.5" spacers stock Islander, no lift and i think my stock wheels are 17")
Question is, will these wheels add more offset to my tires? (i mean, will add inches outward + the 1.5" spacers?) good for me if jeep stands wider.
Another question is, what numbers should i look for, i mean, there are a LOT of numbers for these wheels, i want to use them with my stock BFG MT 32s (i'll change tires when these need to be changed), so i would like wider wheels than stock but same size so i can use my stock tires.

I see a link like this one (hope is OK to just make it not clickable) and i have NO IDEA what numbers mean and wich one should i pick:
h t t p://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop/Control/fp/scat/189771/SFV/32431/set_num/1/menu_num/2

Thank you guys.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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so long as the wheels have the same amount of backspacing as your factory wheels (6.25"), they will not change a thing. if they have less, your tires will stick out more.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bingote
I am decided to buy the XD black rockstars, but i don't know how to choose right.
I have stock wheels with 32s BFG MTs and running RC 1.5" spacers stock Islander, no lift and i think my stock wheels are 17")
Question is, will these wheels add more offset to my tires? (i mean, will add inches outward + the 1.5" spacers?) good for me if jeep stands wider.
Another question is, what numbers should i look for, i mean, there are a LOT of numbers for these wheels, i want to use them with my stock BFG MT 32s (i'll change tires when these need to be changed), so i would like wider wheels than stock but same size so i can use my stock tires.

I see a link like this one (hope is OK to just make it not clickable) and i have NO IDEA what numbers mean and wich one should i pick:
h t t p://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop/Control/fp/scat/189771/SFV/32431/set_num/1/menu_num/2

Thank you guys.
you cannot use the RockStars with your stock 17" tires. The RockStars come in both 18" or 20" wheel for the JK..not in 17".
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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
so long as the wheels have the same amount of backspacing as your factory wheels (6.25"), they will not change a thing. if they have less, your tires will stick out more.
Thank you man.... How do i translate this to "offset"? Most of the online stores i've seen give offset info more than backspace.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TAIL RATED

you cannot use the RockStars with your stock 17" tires. The RockStars come in both 18" or 20" wheel for the JK..not in 17".
I was missing that the 17"s are different in design. Thank you. This takes my a step backwards, and make me think about tires then (not planning to look for other wheel option)
Thank you
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