so im keeping my stock 17" 7.5 wide rims and replacing tire from 255/75/17 to 295/70/17 trail grapps, i have the spidertrax 1.5 spacers in my jeep and had someone drop my jeep off to get my new tires put on and spacers, the tire guy called me and said that i dont need to put the spacers on, we are back and forth on the phone arguing me telling him that its the only way they will fit is with spacers and he is saying no i dont need the spacers... suggestions?? oh and its a 2011 sahara 2 door with rubi take off suspension and 2 inch spring spacer front and back.


Thanks,

 

You do need the spacers, otherwise it could cut your sidewall in the back.

 

thanks karls

 

Yeah you'll want spacers. I ran 295/70/17's on stock wheels with 2.5" lift a long time ago, without spacers had major rubbing while turning on front lower control arms.

 

Yep ditto you will need them!

 

Soooo. I run those on stock wheels and there is some rubbing on a full left turn, none on the right. I've had them for about 2 years now and taken them on and off-road. I've never had an issue with the lining or other...you just can't turn full lock to the left (you can get about 95%+). It's never been a big deal for me. Spacers would solve the rub and so would a new set of wheels with backspacing. So far I have been totally fine with the setup.

Some pics of my rig, lift, etc. are here. Note your mileage may vary...