what backspacing and offset do i need to look for when getting 16" wheels.

I need to know this as well, but as an additional question, what is the Liberty's bolt pattern? I can never remember if it is 5X4.5 or 5X5.5
Will THESE work? THANKS!

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5 X 4.5 is the bolt pattern, if you are going with an 8 inch wheel the 5 inch back spacing works well

answer to those wheels ...NO

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Yep the backspacing kills those rims. I feel like I'm pushing myself with my rims which are BS at 4.5". When I stuff the rear, the inside sheet metal lip under our fender flares chews real nicely on my tires. I recommend staying at 5" on an 8" rim.

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I have cragers 16x8 with 5" backspacing, from Quadratec. Spent about 370.00 for all 5, including the center caps. PM me for any detailed pics if you like.

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Unless you plan on running wider tires then 265's or at least 11.5" a 8" rim is a bad choice and not very good for offroading if you air down your tires,your more likely to blow a bead with 265's and thinner tires on a 8" rim then a 7" rim..I would stick to a 16x7 rim and then you'll not have near the rub issues as with a 8" rim even with the same BS.

I run 265/75's and it states right on the tires to be mounted on a 7" rim.