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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 03:39 PM
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Anyone having any issues with finding the proper hub centric wheel spacers for their 2014 Jeep Rubicon?
I've purchased two pair and have had to return them.
The issue I'm having is that the center hub on wheel spacer allows for a gap between spacer hub wall or lip and center of wheel opening.
I'm looking for a spacer that has a thick walled center hub so that the gap of wheel center is a secure fit.
Unfortunately none of the so called product specialists I've spoken to have no knowledge or info on specifications of the products they sell because they're not the manufacturers of the products they sell. Third party vendors.
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Old Jun 23, 2020 | 05:00 PM
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The ole go to has always been Spidertrax. You have factory wheels?
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 12:17 PM
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I went with Synergy 1 1/2" spacers & good fit. No issues in 3 years. 2014 Sport.
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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 12:32 PM
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There is no problem with the gap around the center and the JK spacers are not hub centric to begin with. Hub centric spacers have to center the spacer or wheel to the center like you are thinking and those don't have tapered lugnuts.Our Jeeps have tapered lugnuts so that is what centers the wheel and no need to have the center to be hub centric.
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Riptide9
There is no problem with the gap around the center and the JK spacers are not hub centric to begin with. Hub centric spacers have to center the spacer or wheel to the center like you are thinking and those don't have tapered lugnuts.Our Jeeps have tapered lugnuts so that is what centers the wheel and no need to have the center to be hub centric.
If you want to roll that way then it’s your call but I want spacers to be as safe as possible.

I put these on my ‘14 Rubicon and they fit nice and snug to the hub.

Wheel Spacer Set of 4-5x5 Bolt Pattern - 5x127mm and Wheel Hub Centric Adapter 71.5mm Hub Bore - 1/2 inches x 20 Studs 1.5 Thick - Fits 2007-2018 Jeep https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KB7FZ4K..._u1XXOKdGlSHyO
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 06:20 AM
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I can't say I'd trust the Amazon specials over a tried and true like Spidertrax. I've personally put 200k miles on mine without any issues. I've rotated and changed tires MANY times in those miles and still no issues.
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