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As part of my 're-build' on my jeep (new to me purchased 2 weeks ago - 98 4.0 5spd w/3.07) - I'm wanting to change it from its' current Mall Crawler attitude to a more functional...JEEP.
So, 18" XD rims are coming off along with the 275/70/18 Kelly Safari ATR tires and dropping down to 15" rims and 31's for now. The plan is to stay at the 15" rim and stay with the 31's or go to 32's..."maybe" back to 33's (PO put on a 2" BL - I will be taking that off and instead, add a 2/2.5 Suspension Lift along with a 1" BL).
As I begin this process, I picked up some 'temp' rims and a set of used 31's with decent tread...all for basically $100. I say 'temp' because I can't sell my current rims and tires unless I get them off, and then I'll have some time to decide what kind of rims and tires I want - more on that later (in another post at another time).
The 'temp' rims I have...they are 5x4.5 bolt pattern, I pulled off a tire and 'dry fitted' the rim and it works fine. The backspace is 5" and I believe the rims are 5x8 (could be 5x7 but seem a little bigger - the old tires are still on so I can't really tell - rims came from an early 90's Cherokee).
I've read 'some' about backspace...4.5" seems to stick in my mind. Isn't the backspacing one of the determining factors on how far the tires will stick out past the fender flares (pending width size)?
The question is then, will rims w/5" backspace with 31's be ok. I know the 31's will be...just not sure on how exactly the backspace fits into the equation.
2nd question...for further down the road when I am ready to buy my new tires (either this Fall or Spring 2016) - should I stay at 31's, move to 32's, or go up to 33's. This is my DD (with only a 4 mile commute round trip...nice!!) but would like to tackle the trails at Moab once or twice a year. Also plenty of trials around here as well (Utah mountains) but more technical stuff down at Moab (but a few up around here too). Oh - I have the D35 rear end.
Thanks!!
So, 18" XD rims are coming off along with the 275/70/18 Kelly Safari ATR tires and dropping down to 15" rims and 31's for now. The plan is to stay at the 15" rim and stay with the 31's or go to 32's..."maybe" back to 33's (PO put on a 2" BL - I will be taking that off and instead, add a 2/2.5 Suspension Lift along with a 1" BL).
As I begin this process, I picked up some 'temp' rims and a set of used 31's with decent tread...all for basically $100. I say 'temp' because I can't sell my current rims and tires unless I get them off, and then I'll have some time to decide what kind of rims and tires I want - more on that later (in another post at another time).
The 'temp' rims I have...they are 5x4.5 bolt pattern, I pulled off a tire and 'dry fitted' the rim and it works fine. The backspace is 5" and I believe the rims are 5x8 (could be 5x7 but seem a little bigger - the old tires are still on so I can't really tell - rims came from an early 90's Cherokee).
I've read 'some' about backspace...4.5" seems to stick in my mind. Isn't the backspacing one of the determining factors on how far the tires will stick out past the fender flares (pending width size)?
The question is then, will rims w/5" backspace with 31's be ok. I know the 31's will be...just not sure on how exactly the backspace fits into the equation.
2nd question...for further down the road when I am ready to buy my new tires (either this Fall or Spring 2016) - should I stay at 31's, move to 32's, or go up to 33's. This is my DD (with only a 4 mile commute round trip...nice!!) but would like to tackle the trails at Moab once or twice a year. Also plenty of trials around here as well (Utah mountains) but more technical stuff down at Moab (but a few up around here too). Oh - I have the D35 rear end.
Thanks!!
