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What would an ideal wheel back spacing be?

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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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Default What would an ideal wheel back spacing be?

So i currently have 265/75/16 DuraTracs on the stock sport 16" wheels, and they look almost "tucked" in. While i could go for spacers i figured i may as well get new wheels. What back spacing would i be looking for for them to "stick out" more?
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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4.5 or less.
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by PhotoWrangler
4.5 or less.
Seems like the lowest i can find is a 4.05, Does something like a 3.5 exist/would fit my application? Thanks!
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 01:09 AM
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Mine are 3.75 stuck out past the fenders about 3/4 of an inch runing 12.50 tires
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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I have 5" and I think they look perfect.

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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 07:26 AM
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I have the stock 17s and 305/65/17 dick cepek mud country's. the rugged ridge 1.5 inch wheels spacers work nicely and no rub off road. No lift either.

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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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4.5" with 285/75-16's look perfect in my book lol.

but will rub when fully stuffed with disco's. No problem when connected.

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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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My ATX Slab beadlocks are 3.5". If you are ever going to mod your rig extensively and go to 37"s or bigger, get 3.5" backspacing so you don't have to buy wheels twice.
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Thanks for the replys so far guys, what's the backspacing on the stock 16" wheels?
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 2013-JeepJK
Thanks for the replys so far guys, what's the backspacing on the stock 16" wheels?
6.25"......
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