No. Because a wheel that is 8.5 inches wide is really 9.5 inches total width. The 8.5 is measured from the inside (bead to bead). The total width of the wheel is from outside of the bead but they dont advertise that number because its the inside measurement is what matters when mounting a tire.Originally Posted by TrialByFire
2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete
So the bead is 1/2" on each side? Ok, I get it now.
'06 XK Limited, 5.7 Hemi, QDII, OME struts & HD springs, JBA UCAs, 285/70R17 BFG KM2, 4XGuard Sliders, 4XGuard Diff Guard, Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks, custom bumpers and Warn xi9000
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Yessir.
Any thoughts on what you're going to do?
I have a spare outer tie rod that I can experiment with. I may look at how much grinding I need to do to clear the wheel, then try to weld some external reinforcement.
The reason I went with the AEV wheels was because they advertised them as compatible with the SL. It would be great if AEV would send me a set of five JK wheels!
Its worth a shot IMO. Not only did they advertise the wheels as compatible with the SL kit, they also advertise an incorrect backspace where the actual backspace is too much per Superlifts own installation notes.... this interference causing tie rod damage is icing on the cake; if they have decent customer service they should at least try to make it right.... $.02
I think the JK pintlers would look better on your XK as they will sit out farther.
2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete
My Savegre's are the JK offset thankfully. Just went out and checked (its night or i'd get a pic for you) and on the rock in the front yard at full lock I have plenty of clearance.
Having said that i am now carrying spare inner and outer tie rods in my wheeling parts after talking to Coop.
2007 WH Grand Cherokee CRD QDII - 3" Exhaust, GDE Flash Tune, CRDSTU Hybrid Lift & bash Plates, 4xGuard Rock Rails & Rear Sliders, Saguaro F&R Bars, Warn 9.5CTI-s, AEV Saverge Rims, 35" KM2's, Snorkel, Custom Rear Drawers, ARB Dual Compressor + On Board Air, BullyDog Monitor, Dual Optimas Front and Dual Rear Aux Batteries YouTube Vids
While it was up on the lift again this week, I took some measurements with full droop in the front and it looks like the maximum backspace we can live with is about 5". Any more than that and you risk bending tie rods. AEV has promised to reimburse me for the wheels (yea!) so I'm going to get some steel wheels with a 5" backspace that I won't have to worry about nicking up on the rocks.
'06 XK Limited, 5.7 Hemi, QDII, OME struts & HD springs, JBA UCAs, 285/70R17 BFG KM2, 4XGuard Sliders, 4XGuard Diff Guard, Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks, custom bumpers and Warn xi9000
Wish list: SFA, in-dash Windows 8 PC
So they acknowledged the error and are planning on reimbursing you? You'll have to let us know if they follow through.... if so, that's good to know they're owning up to their mistake.
What is the back spacing of your current wheels? I would try test fitting a wheel with 5" of back spacing before you order new wheels.
2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete
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