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Backspacing question - Running bs of 5.187?

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Default Backspacing question - Running bs of 5.187?

Anybody running a wheel with a backspacing close to 5.187, specifically on stock suspension with oversized tires ?
If so, any issues with rubbing?
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by S_wall98
Anybody running a wheel with a backspacing close to 5.187, specifically on stock suspension with oversized tires ?
If so, any issues with rubbing?
Yes.. You will rub more on the front flares now.. Before with stock rims it's made to tuck into the flare at full flex. Now your tire clears the well of the flare and you will rub hard on the flare at the lip or edge. A budget boost will cure this and with that amount of BS you will have an aggressive stance!
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Thanks Kamea22.
I was actually worried more about rubbing on the inside. Aren't the stock rubicon wheels something like a 6.5" bs?
I don't think I'd be going with more than a 295/70/17 for now.
I'm trying not to lift because my dealership where I get service done can be a real @ss.
I don't wheel hard but don't want to have to worry about more than minor rubbing/airdam issues.
Thanks again
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by S_wall98
Thanks Kamea22.
I was actually worried more about rubbing on the inside. Aren't the stock rubicon wheels something like a 6.5" bs?
I don't think I'd be going with more than a 295/70/17 for now.
I'm trying not to lift because my dealership where I get service done can be a real @ss.
I don't wheel hard but don't want to have to worry about more than minor rubbing/airdam issues.
Thanks again
Sorry to hear about the crappy dealership. Usually you can get away with a 3 inch
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