What is the proper backspace for 33x12.5 tires?

Eddie Greenlee

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Hey I asked this a while back but can't find it. What back space do I need for a 33x12.5x15 tire. I have a 4"lift. I know the wheel will be a 15x8 & 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern for a 97 jeep tj . Thanks !
 
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3.75 would make the tire stick out 1/4" more than the 4" right?

Correct.

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Mine are between 4-4.5" (can't remember exactly what they are), and there's plenty of clearance between the inside of the tires and the rear upper coil perches, and they clear the front control arms.