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| Author: | NewOldTimer [ Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Is it worth it? |
I'll be installing my lift this weekend, and have been looking at new rims. I'll be sticking with my 235/75/16 Firestone Destination AT's for awhile, as they have only 10K miles on them. I've found a set of rims I like; but am curious if the purchase will be worth the effort, as the rims have a 5" backspacing. I know the target is 4 - 4.5 for backspacing with a lift, and am wondering if I should keep looking. The specs for the rim are: 16X8 offset +12 (4.97 back spacing) I really don't care for the Soft 8's, and haven't seen a 16X7 that has the correct backspacing that I like. Suggestions?????? |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it worth it? |
Close to what Moabs are so would work but you'll need more bumpstop in the rear if you ever want to go off road and do any flexing. I have to run 3 inches in the rear to keep somewhat off the flares and I've trimmed and beat them over as much as I can. Of course running bigger tires as well NOW on to the next part those tires are way too small for an 8 inch wheel |
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| Author: | irollgen4s [ Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it worth it? |
I've been running my 265-70-16s with my 4.25 back spaced rims with stock franky lift bump stops in the rear, and while they scrape on extreme flex(three wheels) I haven't had a flare get anywhere close to coming off. I wish I went to 265-75-16s so I could justify putting the 3inch bumpstops without having a big gap of unused flex like with my tires now and the 3inch bumpstops. |
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| Author: | NewOldTimer [ Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it worth it? |
SUCCESS!!!!!   Had completely forgotten about ProComp.......  Ordered 5 Rock Crawler 152's in 16X7 with 4.5 inch backspacing.  The down side..... they're shipping from California, so I have to wait til next Thursday for them to get to me. |
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| Author: | blackwidowkj06 [ Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it worth it? |
NewOldTimer wrote: The down side..... they're shipping from California, so I have to wait til next Thursday for them to get to me. Patience my friend. 
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| Author: | arengant [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it worth it? |
NewOldTimer wrote: SUCCESS!!!!! Had completely forgotten about ProComp....... Ordered 5 Rock Crawler 152's in 16X7 with 4.5 inch backspacing. The down side..... they're shipping from California, so I have to wait til next Thursday for them to get to me. I love those, but pricey and heavy as heck! I am still jealous though
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| Author: | KJ_WHEELER_2010 [ Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is it worth it? |
Be sure and post some pictures when you get it all on. I wanna see what these look like on a Libby. |
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