LJ Backspacing

[rholbrook]

I am looking for wheels for my LJ. I plan on 4"-5" of lift and 35" or 37" tires. What backspacing do I need to be focused on?

The wheels I am looking at have an offset of -12mm and backspacing of 4.47 Will these work for me?

 

[GOAT]

I am looking for wheels for my LJ. I plan on 4"-5" of lift and 35" or 37" tires. What backspacing do I need to be focused on?

The wheels I am looking at have an offset of -12mm and backspacing of 4.47 Will these work for me?

Yes, the stock 2004-2006 LJ and TJ "ravine" wheels measure out at 15x8 with 5.5" BS. The rubicon rims are 16x8 with 5" BS. We added a 1.25 spacer to Jenn's ravine wheels and it worked perfectly.

Anywhere from 4.75 to 4.25 BS on an 8" rim will work well running 35s and not stick out too far. IMHO, 37s should be used on a 16-17" wheel and will require a little less backspacing than a 35.

 

[BCGPER]

I run an 8" wheel with 4" back spacing, keeps the tires under the flares enough to keep the law off my back. At full lock, my tires do contact my lower control arms just enough to rub the paint off, so I don't think you would want tp go much more than that.