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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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I just installed a 3inch Skyjacker lift kit on my 2012 Rubicon, I'm thinking of keeping my stock wheels and running 315/70-/17 tires. (34.4X12.4/17) Will this tire be fine on my stock wheel and for moderate driving? Will I experience any tire rubs without sharp wheels turns or will I have to run spacers?? Any info will be a big help.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 06:21 AM
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You will need to run wheel spacers.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SWAMP RAT
You will need to run wheel spacers.
x2 he is correct. You do not have enough back spacing on stick wheels.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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what size wheels spacer?? will the spacers leave me enough room on the wheel studs???
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 06:45 AM
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Most spacers I have seen include new studs and lugs. Do a search on Spidertrax or similar setups.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by mooreklown
what size wheels spacer?? will the spacers leave me enough room on the wheel studs???
You won't be using crappy spacers like you're thinking of. Several vendors make what you want in 1.5" to 2". As long as they're hub centric, you should be good. Here's an example from a well known manufacturer:

Spidertrax 1.5 inch Wheel Spacers - Jeep JK Wrangler (WHS-010)
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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good deal!! thanks guys..............
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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Welcome to the forum. X2 on the 1.5" - 2" wheel spacers. The factory wheel is about 6" of back space & you need atleast 4.5" for 35's. Also you'll need to trim or remove your factory air dam or tires will rub. Just keep in mind if you do hard wheeling, it's possible you'll rub your fenders at full flex.
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