: opinion on what backspacing to run


just1970cj
11-09-2008, 02:58 PM
gonna run 36x13.50x15 irok bias. Should I go with 15x10 or 8. I was told a 10 but just wanted to make sure. Will be going on a 77 cj5 narrow track. Just will be running the stock narrow track drivetrain for a few months till my 60's are done. Prolly gonna run some spacers to get my width out alittle bit. Laws are not to bad about tires sticking out around here some Im not to worried about that. Would 3.5 or 3.25 backspacing be ok?

PA-XJ2
11-09-2008, 03:48 PM
Hey, def go with the 10" wide and for back spaceing, i go with a 4" so you dont need the spacers, spacers put alot of stress on the front wheel bearings.

PA-XJ2

texasag02
11-10-2008, 03:00 AM
I would go with 8" wide wheels.

MrH8
11-10-2008, 07:18 AM
Sorry for the redirect, counselor... What is the width and gearing on those 60's?

bbaxter51
11-10-2008, 02:51 PM
well, if you're planning on throwing 60's under it anyway, then put on whatever rims are the cheapest since you'll be buying new ones for the 60's anyway. You should be able to find some 5x5.5 rims all over craigslist for next to nothing. then drop your cash on the 8 bolts when you're different axles are ready.

8" rim will make that jeep a little scary with 36" tires on a narrow track cj5...