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what clearance issues would i have if i mount these 33x12.50 procomp mts on my stock jeep wheels...rub on control arms? what about rear....? i havent bought offset wheels yet/
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full lock on cas no big deal for now but i would like to know if they will def rub leafs....i guess ill let em sit til i get wheels now....i was already saving for em but...you know how that goes
with my 33x12.50's i have less than 1/4" clearance between sidewall and leaf springs. On the front they rub the sway bar when turned tight...
I like the factory jeep rims so im going with 2" spacers on mine
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yes it will rub, both front and rear. the rear will rub on the leaf mount bolt and will probably chew up the tires.
12.5 wide tires require an 8 inch wide rim, and so it won't rub, you need 3.75 inch backspacing. you can probably get away with 4 inch backspacing tho, but tires will likely still rub on lower control arms. even with aftermarket ones.
12.5 wide tires require an 8 inch wide rim, and so it won't rub, you need 3.75 inch backspacing. you can probably get away with 4 inch backspacing tho, but tires will likely still rub on lower control arms. even with aftermarket ones.
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1.5" spacers are plenty for a stock rim and 33x12.50s. 1.25" spacers would most likely be enough. I have 1.5" spacers with my stock rims and 32x11.50s and the clear the rear leafs and LCAs by a mile even at full lock .
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