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What rims to go with

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Old May 12, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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Was looking at some steel black rock series 997 wheels, and I have a stock 2011 JKU wondering what length of back spacing to get????
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Old May 12, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigjkmudd
Was looking at some steel black rock series 997 wheels, and I have a stock 2011 JKU wondering what length of back spacing to get????
My Black Rock 909's had 4.5" backspacing. Works well with my 33's. Just a little bit sticking out from the stock fenders. No issues with rubbing.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BagOfDoorknobs

My Black Rock 909's had 4.5" backspacing. Works well with my 33's. Just a little bit sticking out from the stock fenders. No issues with rubbing.
Can u post pics of them?
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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I've got AEV Savegre with 285/75R17 and they are even with the edge of the fender. They are 5.2" backspace.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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I've got AEV Savegre with 285/75R17 and they are even with the edge of the fender. They are 5.2" backspace.
I think the AEV's 5.2" back spacing looks perfect with those size tire in either the pintlers or the savegres . I am running raceline raptors with 4.5" backspacing with 265/75's and they stick out too much for me.
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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If you plan on installing a lift later on, you might think about going with a 4.5" back space so you don't have to buy wheels again.
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