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Old 05-06-2008, 08:50 PM   #1
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15" with 4.5" backspace and 12.5" wide 33" tires. Rub?

The local shop has 4 15" rims for $180 but the backspacing is 4.5" will that be too much.
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Old 05-06-2008, 08:53 PM   #2
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i think they will, but some extra trimming should help, if they rub on your CAs, then perhaps some new wheels? or spacers?
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Old 05-06-2008, 09:01 PM   #3
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New wheels? I asked about bying these wheels?
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Old 05-06-2008, 09:50 PM   #4
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I think you would be fine with those wheels. I would look for ones wirh 4" backspacing first though. Theres probably a big O tires or discount tires in your area right? I bought my tires at discount tires with 4" backspacing for 46 bucks each.
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They will rub at around steering lock on the swaybars.

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4 to 3.75 inch backspacing fo 33 inch tires.
Any less than that and they will rub.
I already went through tire fitment issues in the XJ but
was fine on the ZJ after following the suggestions.
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Old 05-07-2008, 09:32 AM   #7
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