I searched and came up empty. I'm putting a 3 inch lift and 33's on a buddies TJ next week and need to order the tires and wheels today. What is the recommended backspace for 3 inch lift and 33x12.5's?

Thanks!!

For 12.50's, something in between a 4~4.5" backspaced wheel will be suffice.

Originally posted by MattS
I searched and came up empty. I'm putting a 3 inch lift and 33's on a buddies TJ next week and need to order the tires and wheels today. What is the recommended backspace for 3 inch lift and 33x12.5's?

Thanks!!

I have always wanted to say this to a moderator........




























GO TO JU :flipoff2: :p

Originally posted by Keith Strong

GO TO JU :flipoff2: :p

what he said. :D

Originally posted by Keith Strong
I have always wanted to say this to a moderator........
GO TO JU :flipoff2: :p

I COULD have, but I wanted the CORRECT answer. You and your little dog Mo can :flipoff2:

Baaaaaaahahahaa, go to JU :laughing:

I have 4.75" backspacing on mine, and the 33's would rub at full lock, but it tucked them in nicely. Have smallish 35's on them now and they rub a bit more (duh). Nothing severe though.

Contemplating buying 36" TSL's today, and will be getting new rims with 4" B.S. 36 is just too much for the wheels I have...


If he sticks with 33's go with the 4.75"

Thanks to the other people who replied with TECH replies. For the rest of you. :flipoff2:

Go get :roxy: to protect you now:flipoff2:

Originally posted by LAME
Go get :roxy: to protect you now:flipoff2:

I have Chris to help me now beotch!

Ive been running 35x1250 on my yj with a 15x8 3.75 back space rim. I had to let my steer stops out a bit cause the tires were catching on the leaf springs(rear of axle). I have lost some steering because of this - obviously.

I have been looking at some diff rims, 15x8 but 2, 3, 4, 0r 4.5 back space is only offered on the rim im looking at.
Of course a 4 bs will move my wheels in .25" on each side - how much more steering will i lose, i dont know.

If i use a 3 bs my wheels will be move out .75 each side - will i gain some steering, I think I should. Plus 1.5" more track width should give a little more stability, or will it look pimp'n???

Ny other ideas???

3-4" is what you want on a TJ with that tire size ask SteveN if he's got a sweet deal on wheel spacers:rolleyes: if you can't score wheels for it with enough backspace. Remember you'll go bigger later.

Originally posted by MOVEASIDE
4-5" is what you want on a TJ with that tire size ask SteveN if he's got a sweet deal on wheel spacers:rolleyes: if you can't score wheels for it with enough backspace. At 4" you'll probably rub at full cock of the steering wheel but not affect it too much at 5" you should clear the arms anything less and it'll be a pain in the ass. Remember you'll go bigger later.

I guess I really dont understand this. Why go with 4.5" bs then add spacers, why not just get a rim with 4 or 3 bs and skip the spacers.

15x8, 4" bs work fine with 33s and 35s.

now either go back to chit chat or bring some eye candy :grinpimp:

Originally posted by yjfish


I guess I really dont understand this. Why go with 4.5" bs then add spacers, why not just get a rim with 4 or 3 bs and skip the spacers. Read the post again I said if he couldn't score wheels with enough backspacing and the spacers are an inside joke.

:flipoff2: you got me there, wtf :flipoff2:

Sounds to me more like you dont really understand backspacing :rolleyes: More backspacing means less width :flipoff2:

Talking to me Keith??
"If i use a 3 bs my wheels will be move out .75 each side - will i gain some steering, I think I should. Plus 1.5" more track width..."

roger that............:flipoff2: