What is the wheel backspacing on the Liberty? 2003 Renegade in my case, dunno if it makes a difference. When buying new rims, is it imperative to have the exact same backspacing or can it vary slightly one way or the other? I know the bolt pattern is 5 x 4.5 and the lugs are 1/2 x 20, but is there anything else I need to know when replacing the wheels? I'm looking into a Franky and thinking 'bout moving up to 17" rims. I like the '03 Patriot Edition wagon wheels and also the Mickey Thompson Classic Locks. Thanks for your help!

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2003 Renegade 4X4 5-Speed, Bright Silver *TRADED for 2013 Wrangler*
PIAA 520 Auxiliary Lights
Garmin GPSMAP 76S
DynoMax Ultra Flow SS Muffler
Amsoil Ea "Absolute Efficiency" Air Filter
Nokian Vatiiva 235/70/R16 Tires
Pixeldzn's "RENEGADE" decals
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5.5 for stock renegade alloys

i think the 17" alloys are .5 wider and have a 6" backspace

if you're switching to steel there's a ton of discussion on steel backspacing for 15" 16" and 17" throughout the tire section

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03 Renegade (Black)
177k miles 3.7L gas - 45RFE
Command Trac / 4.10s
Lift: ft. 790+ rr. JBA4+
The last of the TrailReady Front&Rear Bumpers and TR Rock Rails
Jarhead Offroad light covers
31x10.5R15 RedLetter Grabbers on Blackrock Dunes
L.O.S.T #KD098632

I think that all of the liberty OEM wheels are 5.5" BS, regardless of the rim diameter. If you go for the Frankenlift, you should be able to go with 4" BS and maybe 3.5" BS with some fender trimming.

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2007 Light Khaki 4x2 Sport
- Debadged - LTT CAI with Amsoil Filter - JVC HD Radio - Infinity BassLink
- Iggee Seat Covers - Black Moabs - 265/75-16 Cooper Discoverer ATP - 4.10's
- DIY Franky sitting at 23.75" - Al's 4.5 UCAs - Trimmed F&R Bumpers
- Removed Rear Sway Bar - Removed Rear Vibration Damper
- 75k miles so far...

Ok, so if I don't lift it, can I still use a wheel with a 4" backspace, or will it rub on the inside fender? I really like the Mickey Thomson Classic Lock 468421

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2003 Renegade 4X4 5-Speed, Bright Silver *TRADED for 2013 Wrangler*
PIAA 520 Auxiliary Lights
Garmin GPSMAP 76S
DynoMax Ultra Flow SS Muffler
Amsoil Ea "Absolute Efficiency" Air Filter
Nokian Vatiiva 235/70/R16 Tires
Pixeldzn's "RENEGADE" decals
Support the 2nd Amendment - It's your right!

Nope. You gotta lift to use 4" BS. I tried it. I tried 235/75-15 (slightly smaller diameter than stock) with 4" BS 15x7 wheels and it rubbed like crazy. That is the reason I added the Daystar lift in the beginning.

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2007 Light Khaki 4x2 Sport
- Debadged - LTT CAI with Amsoil Filter - JVC HD Radio - Infinity BassLink
- Iggee Seat Covers - Black Moabs - 265/75-16 Cooper Discoverer ATP - 4.10's
- DIY Franky sitting at 23.75" - Al's 4.5 UCAs - Trimmed F&R Bumpers
- Removed Rear Sway Bar - Removed Rear Vibration Damper
- 75k miles so far...