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I am in the market for new wheels for my '97 TJ, and was going down the path looking for 15x10" wheels I have now. I think the backspacing is around 4.5". I intend verifying before purchasing either way.
I saw some posts stating 8 inchers will work just as well, if not better, especially when on the trail. My Jeep is not a trail master and I do go off-road occasionally but most miles are on the pavement.
I am running Cooper ST MAXX 15x12.5's.
The current setup does not rub (4"inch lift) and doesn't extend out too bad.
1. Will 8 inch width wheels work safely and also not cause the tire to wear unevenly?
2. If 8 inchers are okay, what backspacing would I need to make clearance but yet keep the tires as far under the Jeep as possible?
Thanks for any input.
K
I saw some posts stating 8 inchers will work just as well, if not better, especially when on the trail. My Jeep is not a trail master and I do go off-road occasionally but most miles are on the pavement.
I am running Cooper ST MAXX 15x12.5's.
The current setup does not rub (4"inch lift) and doesn't extend out too bad.
1. Will 8 inch width wheels work safely and also not cause the tire to wear unevenly?
2. If 8 inchers are okay, what backspacing would I need to make clearance but yet keep the tires as far under the Jeep as possible?
Thanks for any input.
K