Black Wheels - Correct Back Spacing

[jeeptp75]

Who makes the best 5" lift?

Im looking at buying a set of the black steel wheels for my TJ I know I was the 15 X 8 5 lug but the back spacing is what im not sure of. Do I want 4.5 or 4.75 and whats the difference?? Im using these wheels with 33 X 12.50's.

Thanks

 

[L33TJ33P]

This should help.

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/2001/TechWheelArt.html

If I were going with 12.50s I would choose a 3.75 backspacing which would put less of the tire in my fenderwell and lessen the chance of rubbing.

 

[Tug-n-pull]

The less the number in the back spaceing the more of the tire and wheel is outside of the fender well. This in turn gives more pressure on the axels. The trick is setting your back space to the min with out any rub. correct me if I am wrong but that is what I read from all this. tug

 

[ecor]

in a 15 x 8 you will want 4" backspace or nuetral offset the other that will work is a 3-3/4" backspace. This is also called a negative offset -6mm. That is what you will need to run for a TJ with 33's. check out this link for more info

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[indiemo]

So if I buy new wheels and am running 10.50s, I should get 4" backspacing? Is that how stock 15x8s come?