Wider stance wanted
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Wider stance wanted
Im lookin for some new rims and i was wondering what measurement i would need to pay attention to if i want my wheels to stick out more? (like past the fenders on my xj) Is it the offset?
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The wider the wheel the wider the tire you can get. How much do you want it to stick out? 15x8 w/ 4" BS will stick out past the fender flares w/ 31x10.50's on them.
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The other option is wheel spacers if you like your stock rims.
I think I listed a set forsale here...If not, I do have a set available.
That would move the tires out 1.25 inches from their current setup.
I think I listed a set forsale here...If not, I do have a set available.
That would move the tires out 1.25 inches from their current setup.
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LOL. Umm... 4.5" backspacing?? Or wheels spacers, like Bouncy said. If you want them to stick out 1-2", I'd go with the 4" BS like I have. Those pics don't really show how much they stick out, and if I had a camera I'd grab some. But if I had to guess, I'd say they stick out about 1.5" at the tread, and the side lugs even moreso. FWIW, they stick out enough that it's impossible to keep the Jeep clean, and I can't pass inspection!
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Add to that...In some states a cop can be a ***** and give you a ticket for not having flares to cover the tire from flying dirt/rocks etc.
So if you do extend your wheels out via spacers or rims, make sure your cops in the area don't seem to care about it, or you will be buying $400 in flares from some offroad shop.
So if you do extend your wheels out via spacers or rims, make sure your cops in the area don't seem to care about it, or you will be buying $400 in flares from some offroad shop.
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I do like my stock rims, but i was told that spacers were nothing but trouble. Anything to worry about?
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Add to that...In some states a cop can be a ***** and give you a ticket for not having flares to cover the tire from flying dirt/rocks etc.
So if you do extend your wheels out via spacers or rims, make sure your cops in the area don't seem to care about it, or you will be buying $400 in flares from some offroad shop.
So if you do extend your wheels out via spacers or rims, make sure your cops in the area don't seem to care about it, or you will be buying $400 in flares from some offroad shop.
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The studs that are pressed into the spacer especially the aluminum ones are prone to breaking loose and spinning if you use an impact gun. (as i do)
To solve this problem, ARP sells 1.5" longer studs for racing applications. I installed the studs on my axles and then punched out the studs from the spacer. I then put the spacer on...put on a short lug nut to hold the spacer to the axle. Then installed my rims with regular lug nuts. Being double nutted, they don't move at all. The weigh is put on the studs then instead of on the aluminum ones which could tweak under wheeling conditions.
I wheeled the hell out of my XJ before the last build and never had a problem. Gave the jeep a more stable feel on the trails too.