Soft 8's and Backspacing/Size

BeepBeepJeepJeep · **Posted:** Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:26 pm

What size wheel should I get for the KJ (e.g. 16x8) and what backspacing should I get if I want to enhance the stance without risking rubbing (if it's even possible). Also, what bolt pattern do I need?

Thanks,
Bill

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:33 pm

BeepBeepJeepJeep wrote:

What size wheel should I get for the KJ (e.g. 16x8) and what backspacing should I get if I want to enhance the stance without risking rubbing (if it's even possible). Also, what bolt pattern do I need?

Thanks,
Bill

For the 16x8 rims stay with the 5" BS(same as the MOAB rims),or for even less rubbing go to 16x7 rims with 4.5" BS(that's what I run).The bolt pattern is 5 on 4.5.

JeepinMaxx · **Posted:** Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:13 pm

[/quote]For the 16x8 rims stay with the 5" BS(same as the MOAB rims),or for even less rubbing go to 16x7 rims with 4.5" BS(that's what I run).The bolt pattern is 5 on 4.5.[/quote]

X2 - especially since your sig show you running 245/75/R16s

tjkj - thanks! - that info helps me too - I'm swapping from the MOABs to 16x7 and needed to know backspacing. (hopefully to fit 235/85/R16)

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:48 pm

I might as well get in here too! With my 17" rims which size of Soft 8s' should/could I get. Right now I don't have any rubbing with or without the spacers. Tire size below.

Terry

GoldCoastJeepers · **Posted:** Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:54 pm

What alternatives are there if you don't want to go Moabs or Cragar? 16 x 8 with 5 inch backspacing sounds great but I can't find wheels with those specs here in Aus. Any help will be appreciated. I am prepared to bring them in from O'Seas, I just can't find alternatives.

Fouros · **Posted:** Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:33 pm

American racing have them guys

i will call you and let you know

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:35 am

5" of BS will save you from having to trim metal in the rear wheelwell I think.

jason thompson · **Posted:** Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:36 am

DarbyWalters wrote:

5" of BS will save you from having to trim metal in the rear wheelwell I think.

yup
IMO the rear is the biggest problem with wider/different B/S than stock

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:48 am

Agreed, I had 16x7"s with 4.75"BS running 265/75/16s and had to trim the rear wheelwell. I guess you could run bigger bumpstops to limit upward wheel travel and stay away from the lip...but it would really limit the articulation you are looking for.

CD · **Posted:** Sun Jul 29, 2007 12:31 am

GoldCoastJeepers wrote:

What alternatives are there if you don't want to go Moabs or Cragar? 16 x 8 with 5 inch backspacing sounds great but I can't find wheels with those specs here in Aus. Any help will be appreciated. I am prepared to bring them in from O'Seas, I just can't find alternatives.

CPC I was looking to go local but the cost was an issue, this is all I could find. Below is the email I received & after pricing them I found they were about $245 per rim.

"Hi Chris,
>
> Please find attached a picture of the wheel we discussed earlier.
>
> The brand is CSA, the offset is P25 your standard wheel is P41.
>
> Any further info you need please feel free to contact me at your
> convenience.
>
> Kind Regards,
> Shane Jorgensen
> NSW State Manager
> Mullins Wheels Pty Ltd
> Phone: 02 9725-2555
> Fax: 02 9725-2472
> Mobile 0419-809612
> Email: sjorgensen@mullins.com.au
>
>

This rim is called Explorer Platinum, it's alloy & I'm 99% sure it's 5" back space (12mm offset)

GoldCoastJeepers · **Posted:** Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:28 am

Thanks for that. I am still hopeful I will find somethying like the Richard Cepek DC 1's in black and silver that will actually fit.

GoldCoastJeepers · **Posted:** Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:29 am

Thanks for that. I am still hopeful I will find somethying like the Richard Cepek DC 1's in black and silver that will actually fit.

GoldCoastJeepers · **Posted:** Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:30 am

Thanks for that. I am still hopeful I will find somethying like the Richard Cepek DC 1's in black and silver that will actually fit.

GoldCoastJeepers · **Posted:** Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:31 am

oops Sorry!

Fouros · **Posted:** Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:07 am

what about these ones???

http://www.quadratec.com/products/produ ... X&h=&spg=t

and you would have the only set in Aus ???

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