JFleming621

In the next week I'm going to be buying wheels, lift and tires for my new and first Jeep.

I know what type of lift I'm getting. And I've decided to go with BFG Mud Terrain 305x60r18. But the wheels I want seem to come with a 5.7 offset. I'm new to this type of stuff so I was just wondering if anyone could tell me how far in inches this will stick out from my stock fenders? Or if they even do... Any help would be greatly appreciated.

JFleming621

It's a 2014 Unlimited

meep97

They will mostly be under the fenders. you may have tread sticking an inch or so out. But with 5.7" back spacing and those ride tires, you may run into some rubbing.

JFleming621

Even with a 2 1/2 lift?

Biggy

With 2.5 lift you should be looking at 4.5 backspaced rims or 4.75 maximum to avoid rubbing.

Biggy

Its not your fenders hes talking about that will be rubbing. Your swaybar links can come in contact with your tires if you lift your jeep and have the incorrect backspacing.

meep97

What he said.

It's also not just the swaybar links, you could also rub against the frame and control arms while turning.

JFleming621

So I would need wheel spacers? I really appreciate the help. Still trying to learn more about all this.

meep97

Why buy new wheels and wheel spacers? Just buy the new wheels with the correct back spacing.