XJ wheel backspacing

[LGR]

So the lift is all done and I need new tires and wheels..The ones I have now don't have much left on 'em and the wheels are beat up.
what size backspacing should I be using 3 5/8? oh yeah 33X12.5 tires. Also whats the bolt pattern on my 2000 XJ 5 4.5"?

Anyone know a place to get a set of like 4 or 5 goodyear MT/Rs and wheels mounted and balanced?

[Bounty__Hunter]

Yes, 5x4.5" lug pattern. 3.5" or 4" backspacing should serve you well.

I'd reconsider the MT/R's, there are a lot better tires out there for less money.

[LGR]

Originally Posted by Bounty__Hunter

Yes, 5x4.5" lug pattern. 3.5" or 4" backspacing should serve you well.

I'd reconsider the MT/R's, there are a lot better tires out there for less money.

What else? BFGs? I had MT/Rs on my TJ and loved them. My XJ got some old swampers and there is just TOO much noise and they're almost done as it is.

http://desertrat.com/twpackages/package_deals10.htm
good deal no?

[TwistedCopper]

Originally Posted by Bounty__Hunter

Yes, 5x4.5" lug pattern. 3.5" or 4" backspacing should serve you well.

That's not going to work on your XJ.

It's 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern, yes, but you should go with at least 4.5" backspacing. 3.5 or 4.0 would have you tearing off your fenders. I had 32's with 5.0" and they tucked nicely into the wheelwells - no rubbing the arms, either. That would be too much for 33's because the tires would then hit your control arms. 4.5-4.75 would be your best bet unless you plan on trimming some serious sheetmetal.

www.naxja.com has a good forum if you want to look into it further.

[LGR]

whats the best way to tell my backspacing now? measure from my inside out? or outside out?

American racing says they are 3 3/4. The wheels now are no rubbing or hitting work perfect. I do plan in the future to put on flares and trim a little.