I was checking my rims and tires while they were off my jeep and I got to
thinking that I've read somewhere that rims for TJ's were supposed to have
3.5 inches of backspacing. I have 33x12.50's on 15x10" Aluminum rims. If I
remember right the backspacing on those is 4 inches. I recently had to
replace my ball joints at 55000 miles. I got the rims/tires at around 35000
miles. Is there a specific backspacing or offset for rims and tires this
size? I'm wanting to keep the tires but get rid of the rims so if I need a
new set that are different I could use the info when I order them. Thanks
in advance!

Troy

 

Troy, the TJ's wheels have 5.5" of backspacing. Someone told me one
particular wheel used on the TJ has 5.25" but so far as I know, they're
all 5.5".

Jerry

Troy wrote:
> I was checking my rims and tires while they were off my jeep and I got to
> thinking that I've read somewhere that rims for TJ's were supposed to have
> 3.5 inches of backspacing. I have 33x12.50's on 15x10" Aluminum rims. If I
> remember right the backspacing on those is 4 inches. I recently had to
> replace my ball joints at 55000 miles. I got the rims/tires at around 35000
> miles. Is there a specific backspacing or offset for rims and tires this
> size? I'm wanting to keep the tires but get rid of the rims so if I need a
> new set that are different I could use the info when I order them. Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Troy
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

 

Troy, the TJ's wheels have 5.5" of backspacing. Someone told me one
particular wheel used on the TJ has 5.25" but so far as I know, they're
all 5.5".

Jerry

Troy wrote:
> I was checking my rims and tires while they were off my jeep and I got to
> thinking that I've read somewhere that rims for TJ's were supposed to have
> 3.5 inches of backspacing. I have 33x12.50's on 15x10" Aluminum rims. If I
> remember right the backspacing on those is 4 inches. I recently had to
> replace my ball joints at 55000 miles. I got the rims/tires at around 35000
> miles. Is there a specific backspacing or offset for rims and tires this
> size? I'm wanting to keep the tires but get rid of the rims so if I need a
> new set that are different I could use the info when I order them. Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Troy
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

 

Troy, the TJ's wheels have 5.5" of backspacing. Someone told me one
particular wheel used on the TJ has 5.25" but so far as I know, they're
all 5.5".

Jerry

Troy wrote:
> I was checking my rims and tires while they were off my jeep and I got to
> thinking that I've read somewhere that rims for TJ's were supposed to have
> 3.5 inches of backspacing. I have 33x12.50's on 15x10" Aluminum rims. If I
> remember right the backspacing on those is 4 inches. I recently had to
> replace my ball joints at 55000 miles. I got the rims/tires at around 35000
> miles. Is there a specific backspacing or offset for rims and tires this
> size? I'm wanting to keep the tires but get rid of the rims so if I need a
> new set that are different I could use the info when I order them. Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Troy
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

 

Troy, the TJ's wheels have 5.5" of backspacing. Someone told me one
particular wheel used on the TJ has 5.25" but so far as I know, they're
all 5.5".

Jerry

Troy wrote:
> I was checking my rims and tires while they were off my jeep and I got to
> thinking that I've read somewhere that rims for TJ's were supposed to have
> 3.5 inches of backspacing. I have 33x12.50's on 15x10" Aluminum rims. If I
> remember right the backspacing on those is 4 inches. I recently had to
> replace my ball joints at 55000 miles. I got the rims/tires at around 35000
> miles. Is there a specific backspacing or offset for rims and tires this
> size? I'm wanting to keep the tires but get rid of the rims so if I need a
> new set that are different I could use the info when I order them. Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Troy
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

 

Hi Troy,
Most switch to three and half inch backspacing for twelve's:
http://www.800-923-jeep.com/techCorner/tire_fitment.cfm Wheel facts:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/wheel.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Troy wrote:
>
> I was checking my rims and tires while they were off my jeep and I got to
> thinking that I've read somewhere that rims for TJ's were supposed to have
> 3.5 inches of backspacing. I have 33x12.50's on 15x10" Aluminum rims. If I
> remember right the backspacing on those is 4 inches. I recently had to
> replace my ball joints at 55000 miles. I got the rims/tires at around 35000
> miles. Is there a specific backspacing or offset for rims and tires this
> size? I'm wanting to keep the tires but get rid of the rims so if I need a
> new set that are different I could use the info when I order them. Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Troy

 

Hi Troy,
Most switch to three and half inch backspacing for twelve's:
http://www.800-923-jeep.com/techCorner/tire_fitment.cfm Wheel facts:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/wheel.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Troy wrote:
>
> I was checking my rims and tires while they were off my jeep and I got to
> thinking that I've read somewhere that rims for TJ's were supposed to have
> 3.5 inches of backspacing. I have 33x12.50's on 15x10" Aluminum rims. If I
> remember right the backspacing on those is 4 inches. I recently had to
> replace my ball joints at 55000 miles. I got the rims/tires at around 35000
> miles. Is there a specific backspacing or offset for rims and tires this
> size? I'm wanting to keep the tires but get rid of the rims so if I need a
> new set that are different I could use the info when I order them. Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Troy

 

Hi Troy,
Most switch to three and half inch backspacing for twelve's:
http://www.800-923-jeep.com/techCorner/tire_fitment.cfm Wheel facts:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/wheel.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Troy wrote:
>
> I was checking my rims and tires while they were off my jeep and I got to
> thinking that I've read somewhere that rims for TJ's were supposed to have
> 3.5 inches of backspacing. I have 33x12.50's on 15x10" Aluminum rims. If I
> remember right the backspacing on those is 4 inches. I recently had to
> replace my ball joints at 55000 miles. I got the rims/tires at around 35000
> miles. Is there a specific backspacing or offset for rims and tires this
> size? I'm wanting to keep the tires but get rid of the rims so if I need a
> new set that are different I could use the info when I order them. Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Troy

 

Hi Troy,
Most switch to three and half inch backspacing for twelve's:
http://www.800-923-jeep.com/techCorner/tire_fitment.cfm Wheel facts:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/wheel.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Troy wrote:
>
> I was checking my rims and tires while they were off my jeep and I got to
> thinking that I've read somewhere that rims for TJ's were supposed to have
> 3.5 inches of backspacing. I have 33x12.50's on 15x10" Aluminum rims. If I
> remember right the backspacing on those is 4 inches. I recently had to
> replace my ball joints at 55000 miles. I got the rims/tires at around 35000
> miles. Is there a specific backspacing or offset for rims and tires this
> size? I'm wanting to keep the tires but get rid of the rims so if I need a
> new set that are different I could use the info when I order them. Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Troy

 

Rubi wheels are 5.0"

Jerry Bransford wrote:

> Troy, the TJ's wheels have 5.5" of backspacing. Someone told me one
> particular wheel used on the TJ has 5.25" but so far as I know, they're
> all 5.5".
>
> Jerry
>
> Troy wrote:
>
>> I was checking my rims and tires while they were off my jeep and I got
>> to thinking that I've read somewhere that rims for TJ's were supposed
>> to have 3.5 inches of backspacing. I have 33x12.50's on 15x10"
>> Aluminum rims. If I remember right the backspacing on those is 4
>> inches. I recently had to replace my ball joints at 55000 miles. I
>> got the rims/tires at around 35000 miles. Is there a specific
>> backspacing or offset for rims and tires this size? I'm wanting to
>> keep the tires but get rid of the rims so if I need a new set that are
>> different I could use the info when I order them. Thanks in advance!
>>
>> Troy
>>
>

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71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

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Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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