I've been toying with the idea of getting a second set of rims and tires for off-roading and saving my stockers for road trips.

I was looking for suitable wheels, on Summit's site, and ran across the availability of ordering Crager wheels with a custom backspacing.

I was wondering if anyone here had done this.

My hope was to find a 15 inch steel wheel with enough backspace, probably 5 or 5 1/2 inches, so I could run some 30x9.50/15's. I've been going through as many old threads as I can find on running 15 inch rims and, unfortunately, I'm still not sure what will really work, if anything. I know the Soft 8's, D Windows and Rock Crawlers will clear the calipers and too little backspace will create substantial rubbing problems. What I don't know is what kinds of clearance issues would turn up with a closer to stock backspacing.

My second choice would be to get a set of 17x7 steelies with a 5 or 5 1/2 inch backspace to run a set of the new BFG KM2's since they offer them in an LT245/70R17. I know I'd probably need to add a clevis lift and pound the pinch weld, but no big deal.

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2007 KJ Limited 4x4

29G, Tow pkg, full skids, bun warmers, moon roof
Amsoil Air Filter, CB, custom cargo box
OME / Rancho Lift / Rockcrusher rear Diff Cover / Super Skink Sliders (not installed yet)
245/75R16 GY MT/R's with Crager 16 x 8 x 5" BS wheels
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