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Unread 11-23-2007, 06:24 PM   #1
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Wheel size on a CJ7
I am currently running 15x7 wheels with 33x12.50 tires on a daily driver cj7. I think the back spacing on the wheels is 3.5 or 4 inches and I have spacers in between that kick the tires out another 1 or so........ My question is, does anyone sell a zero offset rim or something else that will kick the tires out a bit farther than these wheels..........I am having some issues with the tires rubbing when i turn...

any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated

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Unread 11-23-2007, 06:53 PM   #2
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You might want to consider a body lift or suspension lift.
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Unread 11-23-2007, 10:22 PM   #3
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I have a body lift and a suspension lift, thats not where its rubbing. The tire is hitting either the frame or leaf spring when i turn sharply. I need to move the tire out farther to increase the width, i think.......
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Unread 11-23-2007, 10:29 PM   #4
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What kind of tires. Look at us wheel they will have what ever you want. you may just need to set your turn stops.
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Unread 11-23-2007, 10:43 PM   #5
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If your current 7" rim has 3.5" or 4" backspacing you've got either .5" negative or no offset.

If you buy an 8" rim with 3.5" backspacing you'll have a one-inch negative offset.

Your spacers add one-inch negative offset to either combination. That should already be enough to clear the frame if you have wide-track axles.
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