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wheel backspacing.

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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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I have an 09 Unlimited with the rubicon wheels and tires. I basically have the wheel shop on hold right now. I am buying a set of KMC XD Addict wheels. 17x9, they offer a 4.5" backspace or a 5.75 backspace. Currently just planning on running the stock 32" tires until I can purchase some 33's later. I desperately need to know which backspace 4.5 or 5.75????

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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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5.75 will work with stock. go with 4.5 i know you're gonna want big tires sooner or later.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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What I thought, thanks!
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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The 4.5" backspacing is going to be harder on your ball joints. If you want to run wider tires,you don't have much choice though.
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