Proper backspacing for a 15x7 wheel?

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climberjeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fort Collins, CO

• May 18, 2004

• #1

My XJ has a 3" and 31's. I have Pro Comp control arms, and when I turn the steering wheel all the way, the tires rub on the control arms. I have a set of stock wheels from a 2001 Wrangler on. Does anyone know what the backspacing on these wheels is, and what is the proper backspacing I should use so this will not happen any more? Thx.

 

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MattBlackXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Pottstown, PA

• May 18, 2004

• #2

The stock Jeep backspacing is 5.25". 4.5" is a good choice if switching wheels, however you may still get tire rub on the arms. To avoid this you can add washers behind the steering stop bolts on the axle.

 

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climberjeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fort Collins, CO

• May 18, 2004

• #3

I just found a set of wheels for super cheap (5 steelies for $145, brand new) with 4" backspacing. Will this eliminate the rubbing, or is it too extreme?

 

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Abugarcia

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Minneapolis, MN

• May 18, 2004

• #4

I don't see any problem with 4 inches of backspacing. Thats close to what I'm running and I have 10" wide wheels.

 

Bryan C.

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NAXJA Member

Location

Antioch, CA

• May 18, 2004

• #5

I ran 15x7 with 4" BS on a set of 31" MT/Rs with 3" of lift with no rubbing. All tires are not created equal so yours may or may not rub. I suspect you will get very minimal rub, if any at all, with those wheels. I would say get the wheels. Like what was posted above, you may need to add a washer or 2 behind the steering stop bolts on your knuckles.

Bryan

 

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SOOLONG

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Mankato, Mn

• May 18, 2004

• #6

I ran 15 x 7 with 3.75" BS that worked very well with no rubbing.

Joe