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lozinge · Nov 8, 2009

Hi all. I have just come across this site and hope you can help as there isnt much support for jeeps in the uk.
I am fitting 33x12.50.15 tires on my 1995 4.0 cherokee. It has a 4.5" lift.
I want to know what wheel backspacing i should need to clear the rear springs and how wide the rims should be in order to mantain sensable steering lock.

Hope you guys can help.

Thanks

Loz

dave92cherokee · Nov 8, 2009

15x8 or 15x10 will fit the tires, for backspacing I'd recommend 2.75 or 3" which will help them move out from the factory 4-4.5" backspacing.

RCP Phx · Nov 8, 2009

Uhmm,factory BS is 5.25".That being said you shouldnt run less that about 3.75"!

joe_peters · Nov 8, 2009

RCP Phx said:
Uhmm,factory BS is 5.25".That being said you shouldnt run less that about 3.75"!

Agreed.

You can also get curved LCA: http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RC-CAC1&Category_Code=ARMS

lozinge · Nov 8, 2009

So would a 15x8 with 33x12.50 running a 3.75 backspacing stick out the standard flares, if so how much by?

winkosmosis · Nov 8, 2009

I would use 33x10.5 or 33x9.5 tires instead.

Sticking your tires out like a redneck or low rider seems like a bad idea in the UK with the narrow streets

FlexdXJ · Nov 9, 2009

lozinge said:
So would a 15x8 with 33x12.50 running a 3.75 backspacing stick out the standard flares, if so how much by?

I have 235/75/15's and 4.75 inch backspacing on my 97 and my tires are even with the flares. so I would say they'd stick out a good 2 inches. Sorry, roughly 5cm since you're on the other side of the pond.

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