Backspacing question

[Jwalk34]

Lift manufacture is calling for a backspacing of 3.75". My question is that if I have stock rims with a backspacing of 5.5" will there be clearance issues? Or will I be able to retain the factory rims?

Thanks for the advise

 

[Mr. Bills]

Based upon the facts presented you will have clearance issues and you will not be able to retain the factory rims.

 

[jjvw]

The lift kit doesn't care about backspacing. Keep the stock tire size and there won't be a problem.

 

[Jwalk34]

I appreciate the feedback.

Just to clarify my understanding of backspacing after watching a few videos. Because I have a backspacing of greater then 3.75” on the stock rims, this will mean that more of the rim will sit further in. Potentially causing fitment issues with the control arms?

Thanks again for the input.

 

[jjvw]

Less backspacing moves the wheel away from the frame. A larger, wider tire starts to need to be moved away from the frame and body to reduce interferences while steering and articulating.

 

[Jwalk34]

Less backspacing moves the wheel away from the frame. A larger, wider tire starts to need to be moved away from the frame and body to reduce interferences while steering and articulating.

Awesome, thank you for that. Very simply put.

Guess now I have to look for rims and tires *heavy eye roll*

 

[jjvw]

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Guess now I have to look for rims and tires *heavy eye roll*

Wheel spacers are another option. The effect is the same.

 

[Jwalk34]

Wheel spacers are another option. The effect is the same.

This is true, was trying to avoid going that route as well. I think I’ll install the lift and then asses the situation. It’s only a 2.5” lift and keeping the same size tire as I have now (31x10.5x15) so the issue may not be as severe as I’m anticipating. Again I appreciate the quick response.

 

[Tray Burge]

This is true, was trying to avoid going that route as well. I think I’ll install the lift and then asses the situation. It’s only a 2.5” lift and keeping the same size tire as I have now (31x10.5x15) so the issue may not be as severe as I’m anticipating. Again I appreciate the quick response.

You'll quickly realize when looking for wheels that if you narrow your choices down to only wheels with the right amount of backspacing you'll be severely limiting your choices of wheels. I just went through this buying my wheels, find the wheel you like that fits and worry about backspacing later with spacers if needed, you'll be happier in the long run.

 

[Jwalk34]

You'll quickly realize when looking for wheels that if you narrow your choices down to only wheels with the right amount of backspacing you'll be severely limiting your choices of wheels. I just went through this buying my wheels, find the wheel you like that fits and worry about backspacing later with spacers if needed, you'll be happier in the long run.

Thank you for input. What kind of wheel did you end up going with? Any recommendations on a moderately priced all terrain tire?

 

[Steel City 06]

You can also add washers to the steering stops to prevent rubbing in place of decreasing backspacing.

However, your turning radius will increase somewhat.

 

[Tray Burge]

Thank you for input. What kind of wheel did you end up going with? Any recommendations on a moderately priced all terrain tire?

I went against the grain on the forum and went with a 17x8.5 one piece aluminum wheel made by Vision (been in racing ind. since 1975) I plan on running an AT 60 on a 32 or 33, I'm not a fan of the balloon look. My jeep never leaves the road. I paid $130.00 for these at Extreme Customs and would highly recommend them for their service and prices, no one could touch 'em.

 

[billiebob]

keeping the same size tire as I have now (31x10.5x15)

I ran 33x10.50R15s on the factory rims. I added a washer to each stop. I generally run pretty straight when off road, lining up with the obstacles before I hit them and I never had an articulating issue but it depends on how aggressive you are and what you expect.