Bigger tires and back spacking?

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equinn86

New member

• May 13, 2017

• #1

Plan on putting bigger tires on my 2016 wrangler unlimited sport and I've heard the term back spacing and I'm not too familiar with it.

What is it? How would it effect putting larger tires on my jeep if at all?

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black pearl

Hooked

• May 13, 2017

• #2

By adjusting your backspace determines on where your wheel sets from your axle a shallow back space will push your tiers away from the body more I run a 4.75" backspace and factory is 6.25"


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WJCO

Meme King

• May 13, 2017

• #3

Theoretically any time you decrease backspacing, wear on parts will increase. However I think for most people it won't be measurable enough to worry about.

 

JeepFan

Hooked

• May 14, 2017

• #4

What size tires are you considering?

 

Discount Tire

Active Member

• May 15, 2017

• #5

Here's some additional information on offset & backspace. :Understanding Wheel Offset and Backspacing | Discount Tire

As WJCO noted, wear on parts will increase when running lower than factory BS, but it won't be measurable enough for the average person to notice.

 

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equinn86

New member

• May 22, 2017

• #6

JeepFan said:

What size tires are you considering?

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Most likely 33" but have been considering 35"

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sinawalli

New member

• Jul 13, 2017

• #7

33's that are 10" wide (stock Rubicon width) will be fine on OEM rims. If you go to 12.5" wide on 33's or 35's, you're going to need spacers or different rims. On 35's you will likely need a lift or a sawsall!


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