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Topher
September 24th, 2003, 16:16
I just got a 2000 XJ Limited. It came stock with 225's on 16" rims.

First Question. Does anyone know the backspacing on these rims.

Second Question. I am planning on installing a RE 3.5"m Super Ride lift. I want to install 31x10.5 tires on the jeep. If I use the stock 16" rims, will I get any rubbing?

Thanks for helping out a newbee. I searched the site, but couldn't find any answers.

Topher
XJJPR
September 24th, 2003, 16:25
BS should be 5.25"

You might have a little rubbing but not much. Small amount of trimming should solve it.

mark
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RCP Phx
September 24th, 2003, 16:25
Ive got the same Jeep,the wheels are 5"bs.I was runninig 32x10.5x16(265/75/16) w/ the RE 3 1/2" springs(they net about 5").Thats still the best setup Ive had,the flex is great.
Topher
September 24th, 2003, 16:51
Cool Guys, Thanks. I eventually want to get Rubicon rims, but I need the money to buy the lift parts first. Time to make a shopping list.

Topher
RCP Phx
September 24th, 2003, 16:56
BTW:if you plan to wheel it seriously then spend the money for the superflex arms.I still only have 16k miles on mine but Ive gone thru 5 lifts,3 sets of rims, and 5 sets of tires."Been there,done that".

If you went with the Rubi wheels you would have to do something about your fenders/flares!

Also I hope your setting some money aside for a SYE kit !!!
Topher
September 24th, 2003, 17:04
As was thinking that, but this will be my DD. I need it to take me home to Buffalo, from Asheville, NC now and then. I don't plan on doing serious wheeling, but I would like it to be capable of moderate trails. Any suggestions would be appreciated though.

Topher
Topher
September 25th, 2003, 09:37
Here's another question then. What size tires would you run on the 16" rims with the 3.5 RE lift with full spring pack.

I wanted 31X10.5x16, but searching on the net, I can't find any for the 16" rims. I guess I can go with a 265 70 16 or a 275 70 16

A calculator I found said that the 265 was a 31x10.4 and the 275 was a 31x10.8.

Would the 10.8 on the stock 16" rim with 5" backspacing rub?

Topher
RCP Phx
September 25th, 2003, 22:03
Go back to my original response,265/75's are perfect!
Topher
September 26th, 2003, 05:35
Originally posted by RCP Phx
Go back to my original response,265/75's are perfect!

Derrr, sorry about that. I can't remember anything 5 minutes after I read it. :rolleyes:

C