Hey guys, I've been a dodge ram 1500 4x4 owner for about 20 years. I'm on my 4th ram, and although I love the truck, it's got a major 4x4 problem. It's going through the lemon law right now, and I have a arbitration hearing coming up within the next month.

I took a wrangler 2dr and 4dr Rubicon for a test drive and really like it. I've always wanted a wrangler, but it never seemed practical. I'm hoping they take my 9 month old truck back so I can buy a new jeep.

here's my question. I have a set of 17x8 4.5" back spacing procomp series 97 rock crawler rims with 33x12x17" procomp xtreme AT tires that I run on my ram (they are new). I believe the JK bolt pattern is 5 on 5, while my rims are 5 on 5.5...

Has anyone ever used this adapter to convert from 5 on 5 to 5 on 5.5?

http://www.liveoffroad.com/product/1037/370

thoughts?

Pro/cons?

or

Will the procomp tires I have fit on rubicon rims without an rubbing?

Thanks for any feedback.

I'm not yet sure of what the outcome of my case will be, and although I love the truck, I think I'm ready for something different after 20 years.

Here the rim/tires on the truck...

http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/atta...2&d=1239540187

Everyone help sent positive energy to the arbitrator to force Chrysler to take back my truck... hehehe, i really want a wrangler. The more I view this forum the more I want one...

 

I you really need a pick-up, don't buy the Jeep because you will regret it.

If you want a real off-road vehicule, go ahead!

Wheel spacers are not very good for the bearings. I would buy off-set rims

But many jeepers have wheel spacers and they like it...

 

Thanks for the info... I really don't use my pick up much. in fact, i end up doing more for other people because I have one... LOL

I tow a trailer with two stand up jetskis... ~ 1500 max... and only from my house to the marina, a few miles down the road.

Yeah, I worry a little about the wear on the wheel bearings using spacers... i wonder if those tires will fit on rubi rims?

a few of my pals have rams as well... maybe i can sell my rims and buy the correct rims and not even worry about the spacers.

 

i think the smallest adapters are like 1.5" which would put you at 3" backspacing. i ran into the same dilema when i got rid of my ram and ended up going with the crager wheels. just dont feel comfortable with 3" backspacing.

 

very good point. thinking about it that way just made up my mind. new rims for me...

thanks guys...