Cragar 15x8 4.25" backspacing

[Astro1]

Sorry if my search missed this info.

I have just gotten my 2" overland lift kit, new shocks, etc. Looks like I could squeeze another inch out of the kit with some torsion adjustment up front and a axle shim in the back.

I'm planning on 30x9.5 AT's. I would like some wider rims for a better fit and stance.

The Overland site says a 15x8 wheel needs 4.5-4.75 backspacing. The wheel info stickie on this site seems to indicate a 15x8 with a backspacing range of 3 3/4 to 4.5 will fit.

I have found some 15x8 Cragar alloys with 4.25" of backspacing. Thats .25 less than Overland recommends, anyone have any real experience with this backspacing?

The front bumper wont be an issue as I plan on fabbing up a new one, I just don't want a lot of rubbing as I do plan on taking it off road and want decent suspension travel before the tires starting bumping into things.

Thanks for any insight.

[LiftedAWDAstro]

If you are doing any serious offroading with 30" tires, you will need the full 4"+ kit plus some hammering of the firewall area. Other than that, those wheels will work fine.

[Astro1]

Of course, "serious offroading" can be a relative term. I will not be blazing my own trails or rock crawling. Mostly I want to be able to get through back trails to camping spots. I don't mind taking a hammer to things. I actually thought about some sawzall action and adding bolt on fender extensions if need be.

Until I can do something about the rear end and some more horsepower, I think 30x9.5 is all I she can handle.



Thanks for the reply.