Matt correct me if I am wrong.
So the BS of 5.5 will work for the Xk with out having to use the spacers and not rub while using at least a 265-70/17's tire?
Matt correct me if I am wrong.
So the BS of 5.5 will work for the Xk with out having to use the spacers and not rub while using at least a 265-70/17's tire?
PJMJR508
(Happy Jeep)
It depends on more than just BS... width is just as important.
For example I have 4.5" backspace on my wheels- but they're 8" wide. And they still rub with my 245/75/17s. So if i wanted to go with a 9" wide wheel I would need 5.5" backspace to have the same clearance as i currently do. A 9" wide wheel with my current 4.5" backspace would cause major rubbing (though if i get ride of my rear HVAC lines it might be manageable....)
Edit: Summary = NO, 5.5" backspace isn't required. You can go with 5" or 4.5" backspace as long as the wheel width decreases as welll to allow sufficient clearance based on the particular tire diameter/width.
Last edited by Matt; 04-19-2012 at 07:19 PM.
TY Sir
PJMJR508
(Happy Jeep)
The ZX, in 17", is 9" wide and comes with either a 0mm offset (5" BS) or -12mm offset (4.5" BS).
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No that means they'll stick out 2.5" further than stock. (I made that excel sheet you can download... its a sticky in the wheel/tire forum right?)
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