ChattVol
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Yeah...my feedback is based on real life wheelin and I have no ulterior motives and will openly admit when my setup has shortcomings. IMHO, 17x9 wheels with 4.5 backspacing looks nice and symmetrical/stable with 37s on a 2.5-3.5" lift. I'm actually wheel shopping now bc my 37s on 17x8.5 Methods with 4.75 backspacing rub wheelin more than I like with 29" extended shocks in the front. The longer shocks noticeably allow the axle to shift more at full flex and that reduces clearance tucking a tire.Thanks! I think I found a pic of the 17x8.5 on a gladiator and I don’t think they concave as much. So I think you’re right, I think those are 17x9. I was really worried about stuff sticking out too much. Looks, flicking crap on the side, scrub radius.... I just read your build thread. And like you stated there, MC and RK both recommend 4.5 backspacing or less. I fee like that is the “standard”. I don’t know. I also talked to someone on Instagram that has the same 17x8.5 and 4.75 that you do and they wish they had less backspace. Hmmm.
I would venture to guess most people running 37s with 17x8.5 wheels with 4.75 backspacing wont experience the same level of rubbing bc they're running shorter shocks, more than 2" bumpstops, or probably aren't fully flexing and turning much while wheelin. The milestar 37" tire is also a little taller than a 37" BFG ko2/km3 in side by side pics...so that difference could also contribute a little to the rubbing.
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