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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Stock wheels
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<blockquote data-quote="Savior_Six" data-source="post: 441016" data-attributes="member: 22144"><p>I wanted the spacers for a few reasons. The main reason is for the look. To me, it looks so much better with the tires sticking out just a bit. The other reason is that it buys me some time as I decide where I want to go with my build.</p><p></p><p>I bought the Jeep just a few months ago. It has some nice 275/70R18 (similar to 33 x 10.5) BF Goodrich KO2 tires with lots of tread on them still. The speedo has been recalibrated already. I also have a 2-inch spacer lift with Bilstein 5100 shocks. I like it as it sits so far, and I want to give it some time to see what I would like to do in the future. I'm not entirely sure if I want to lift it much more or not. I would like to wear these tires down first. If I end up doing a proper 3.5 to 4-inch suspension lift, I'm not sure if I would want to run 35's or 37's. If that's the case then I would be doing a re-gear too and a probable front axle upgrade since I have a D30. I have a kid that will be going to college in another year and I'm not sure how far I can go down the money hole just yet. If I like and decide to keep the same height that I have now, I would like to get a proper 2.5 inch suspension lift and ditch the spacers. </p><p></p><p>I might consider 33x12.50 tires at some point, but I think the size that I have will do a bit better in the snow and ice. There was a bit of rubbing on the sway bar with my current tires, but it's not too bad. The spacers will eliminate that for me.</p><p></p><p>Someone also asked about just getting wheels with different backspacing. I would have considered that, but I like the stock wheels and I don't want to buy new ones just yet. I was also able to find a set of high quality Spidertrax spacers from a local seller. I paid 100 dollars for all four. If I was paying closer to retail cost at 260 for the set then I would be on the way to a set of decent steel rims. For me decisions like this have a lot of give and take. </p><p></p><p>In regard to whether or not spacers are safe, I think that's something that everyone has to research and decide on for themselves. I think it definitely takes a bit more maintenance and looking out after your suspension. Once they are on there and installed properly they shouldn't come off, but I will still check on them every once in a while still.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Savior_Six, post: 441016, member: 22144"] I wanted the spacers for a few reasons. The main reason is for the look. To me, it looks so much better with the tires sticking out just a bit. The other reason is that it buys me some time as I decide where I want to go with my build. I bought the Jeep just a few months ago. It has some nice 275/70R18 (similar to 33 x 10.5) BF Goodrich KO2 tires with lots of tread on them still. The speedo has been recalibrated already. I also have a 2-inch spacer lift with Bilstein 5100 shocks. I like it as it sits so far, and I want to give it some time to see what I would like to do in the future. I'm not entirely sure if I want to lift it much more or not. I would like to wear these tires down first. If I end up doing a proper 3.5 to 4-inch suspension lift, I'm not sure if I would want to run 35's or 37's. If that's the case then I would be doing a re-gear too and a probable front axle upgrade since I have a D30. I have a kid that will be going to college in another year and I'm not sure how far I can go down the money hole just yet. If I like and decide to keep the same height that I have now, I would like to get a proper 2.5 inch suspension lift and ditch the spacers. I might consider 33x12.50 tires at some point, but I think the size that I have will do a bit better in the snow and ice. There was a bit of rubbing on the sway bar with my current tires, but it's not too bad. The spacers will eliminate that for me. Someone also asked about just getting wheels with different backspacing. I would have considered that, but I like the stock wheels and I don't want to buy new ones just yet. I was also able to find a set of high quality Spidertrax spacers from a local seller. I paid 100 dollars for all four. If I was paying closer to retail cost at 260 for the set then I would be on the way to a set of decent steel rims. For me decisions like this have a lot of give and take. In regard to whether or not spacers are safe, I think that's something that everyone has to research and decide on for themselves. I think it definitely takes a bit more maintenance and looking out after your suspension. Once they are on there and installed properly they shouldn't come off, but I will still check on them every once in a while still. [/QUOTE]
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