Need Wheel Offset Specs for ZJ, Wrangler, Rubicon
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Re: Need Wheel Offset Specs for ZJ, Wrangler, Rubicon
You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
contact on the rear upper spring perches.
Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
enought to clearance the tires.
"Robert Bills" <RDBillsJr@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1145503821.068633.145710@i39g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks TW,
>
> Now to the real issues.
>
> I have a line on a set of TJ "Ravines" and also on a set of Rubicon
> "Moab" rims. Haven't been quoted a price on either yet, and am
> wondering what is fair for each style for a set of 4 used rims. The
> Moabs have a few scratches and probably need to be refurbished a bit.
> Any ideas?
>
> As to backspacing, Keven Fell at Kevin's Jeep Parts suggests 4.5"
> backspacing for 31 or 32" tires on a ZJ with 3 1/2" lift. He usually
> knows his stuff, so I am wondering if anyone on this newsgroup has real
> world experience with 31x10.50R15 or 265/75R16 (32x10.50) with 5" or 5
> 1/2" backspacing on a ZJ with 3 1/2" lift, stock lower control arms?
> I have an ARB front bumper so rubbing there isn't an issue, but I am
> somewhat concerned with clearance between the tires/wheels and the
> front springs and control arms. This Jeep isn't going to run the
> Rubicon, but I do want to be able to handle some mild to moderate
> obstacles.
>
> Thanks.
>
have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
contact on the rear upper spring perches.
Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
enought to clearance the tires.
"Robert Bills" <RDBillsJr@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1145503821.068633.145710@i39g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks TW,
>
> Now to the real issues.
>
> I have a line on a set of TJ "Ravines" and also on a set of Rubicon
> "Moab" rims. Haven't been quoted a price on either yet, and am
> wondering what is fair for each style for a set of 4 used rims. The
> Moabs have a few scratches and probably need to be refurbished a bit.
> Any ideas?
>
> As to backspacing, Keven Fell at Kevin's Jeep Parts suggests 4.5"
> backspacing for 31 or 32" tires on a ZJ with 3 1/2" lift. He usually
> knows his stuff, so I am wondering if anyone on this newsgroup has real
> world experience with 31x10.50R15 or 265/75R16 (32x10.50) with 5" or 5
> 1/2" backspacing on a ZJ with 3 1/2" lift, stock lower control arms?
> I have an ARB front bumper so rubbing there isn't an issue, but I am
> somewhat concerned with clearance between the tires/wheels and the
> front springs and control arms. This Jeep isn't going to run the
> Rubicon, but I do want to be able to handle some mild to moderate
> obstacles.
>
> Thanks.
>
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Re: Need Wheel Offset Specs for ZJ, Wrangler, Rubicon
You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
contact on the rear upper spring perches.
Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
enought to clearance the tires.
"Robert Bills" <RDBillsJr@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1145503821.068633.145710@i39g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks TW,
>
> Now to the real issues.
>
> I have a line on a set of TJ "Ravines" and also on a set of Rubicon
> "Moab" rims. Haven't been quoted a price on either yet, and am
> wondering what is fair for each style for a set of 4 used rims. The
> Moabs have a few scratches and probably need to be refurbished a bit.
> Any ideas?
>
> As to backspacing, Keven Fell at Kevin's Jeep Parts suggests 4.5"
> backspacing for 31 or 32" tires on a ZJ with 3 1/2" lift. He usually
> knows his stuff, so I am wondering if anyone on this newsgroup has real
> world experience with 31x10.50R15 or 265/75R16 (32x10.50) with 5" or 5
> 1/2" backspacing on a ZJ with 3 1/2" lift, stock lower control arms?
> I have an ARB front bumper so rubbing there isn't an issue, but I am
> somewhat concerned with clearance between the tires/wheels and the
> front springs and control arms. This Jeep isn't going to run the
> Rubicon, but I do want to be able to handle some mild to moderate
> obstacles.
>
> Thanks.
>
have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
contact on the rear upper spring perches.
Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
enought to clearance the tires.
"Robert Bills" <RDBillsJr@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1145503821.068633.145710@i39g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks TW,
>
> Now to the real issues.
>
> I have a line on a set of TJ "Ravines" and also on a set of Rubicon
> "Moab" rims. Haven't been quoted a price on either yet, and am
> wondering what is fair for each style for a set of 4 used rims. The
> Moabs have a few scratches and probably need to be refurbished a bit.
> Any ideas?
>
> As to backspacing, Keven Fell at Kevin's Jeep Parts suggests 4.5"
> backspacing for 31 or 32" tires on a ZJ with 3 1/2" lift. He usually
> knows his stuff, so I am wondering if anyone on this newsgroup has real
> world experience with 31x10.50R15 or 265/75R16 (32x10.50) with 5" or 5
> 1/2" backspacing on a ZJ with 3 1/2" lift, stock lower control arms?
> I have an ARB front bumper so rubbing there isn't an issue, but I am
> somewhat concerned with clearance between the tires/wheels and the
> front springs and control arms. This Jeep isn't going to run the
> Rubicon, but I do want to be able to handle some mild to moderate
> obstacles.
>
> Thanks.
>
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Re: Need Wheel Offset Specs for ZJ, Wrangler, Rubicon
Mickey Mouse.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
> have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
> steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
> contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>
> Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
> contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
> them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
> enought to clearance the tires.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
> have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
> steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
> contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>
> Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
> contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
> them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
> enought to clearance the tires.
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Re: Need Wheel Offset Specs for ZJ, Wrangler, Rubicon
Mickey Mouse.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
> have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
> steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
> contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>
> Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
> contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
> them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
> enought to clearance the tires.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
> have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
> steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
> contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>
> Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
> contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
> them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
> enought to clearance the tires.
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Re: Need Wheel Offset Specs for ZJ, Wrangler, Rubicon
Mickey Mouse.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
> have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
> steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
> contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>
> Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
> contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
> them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
> enought to clearance the tires.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
> have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
> steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
> contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>
> Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
> contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
> them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
> enought to clearance the tires.
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Re: Need Wheel Offset Specs for ZJ, Wrangler, Rubicon
Less so than carving fenders.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Mickey Mouse.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>>You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
>>have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
>>steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
>>contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>>
>>Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
>>contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
>>them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
>>enought to clearance the tires.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Mickey Mouse.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>>You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
>>have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
>>steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
>>contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>>
>>Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
>>contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
>>them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
>>enought to clearance the tires.
Guest
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Re: Need Wheel Offset Specs for ZJ, Wrangler, Rubicon
Less so than carving fenders.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Mickey Mouse.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>>You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
>>have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
>>steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
>>contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>>
>>Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
>>contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
>>them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
>>enought to clearance the tires.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Mickey Mouse.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>>You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
>>have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
>>steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
>>contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>>
>>Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
>>contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
>>them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
>>enought to clearance the tires.
Guest
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Re: Need Wheel Offset Specs for ZJ, Wrangler, Rubicon
Less so than carving fenders.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Mickey Mouse.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>>You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
>>have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
>>steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
>>contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>>
>>Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
>>contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
>>them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
>>enought to clearance the tires.
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Mickey Mouse.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>>You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You might
>>have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
>>steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
>>contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>>
>>Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
>>contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
>>them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
>>enought to clearance the tires.
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Re: Need Wheel Offset Specs for ZJ, Wrangler, Rubicon
Not really, the spring still makes full contact, there is about 3/4"-1" of
overhang that was trimmed back. Of course if you have ever actually seen a
TJ with your own eyes you would already know that.
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:444942EC.94F6B2E@***.net...
> Mickey Mouse.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>>
>> You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You
>> might
>> have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
>> steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
>> contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>>
>> Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
>> contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
>> them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
>> enought to clearance the tires.
overhang that was trimmed back. Of course if you have ever actually seen a
TJ with your own eyes you would already know that.
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:444942EC.94F6B2E@***.net...
> Mickey Mouse.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>>
>> You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You
>> might
>> have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
>> steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
>> contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>>
>> Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
>> contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
>> them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
>> enought to clearance the tires.
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need Wheel Offset Specs for ZJ, Wrangler, Rubicon
Not really, the spring still makes full contact, there is about 3/4"-1" of
overhang that was trimmed back. Of course if you have ever actually seen a
TJ with your own eyes you would already know that.
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:444942EC.94F6B2E@***.net...
> Mickey Mouse.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>>
>> You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You
>> might
>> have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
>> steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
>> contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>>
>> Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
>> contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
>> them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
>> enought to clearance the tires.
overhang that was trimmed back. Of course if you have ever actually seen a
TJ with your own eyes you would already know that.
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:444942EC.94F6B2E@***.net...
> Mickey Mouse.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>>
>> You should have no problem running stock wheels with 10.5" tires. You
>> might
>> have some contact with the front LCA's which you can fix with a simple
>> steering stop adjustment. Wider than that and you may have issues with
>> contact on the rear upper spring perches.
>>
>> Wifey's TJL came with 33x12.5's on stock wheels, I noticed there was no
>> contact with the upper spring perches which suprised me, until I compared
>> them with my TJ...previous owner had trimmed the upper perch back just
>> enought to clearance the tires.
