Somebody talk to me about the pros and cons of wheel spacers.

 

What do you wanna know?

Its always better to run properly backspaced wheels over spacers in my opinion. With spacers, you need to check and retorque when needed every 5-6k. Without spacers, you don't.

Anything else?

 

I have spidertrax on mine. Never had a problem. Looking at the way the tires sit it looks normal to me

 

Well, got a 12 rubi. Don't do alot of wheeling. I hit some logging roads and trails for hot fishing spots. I drive onto frozen lakes for ice fishing. Just wondering how tough they are and what they do to the geometry of the drivetrain. I think they improve the looks of a stock rig.

 

Spacers give you a wider stance. Main purpose of spacers is to avoid rubbing your swaybar links and/or lower control arms... also gives you the option to run a variety of tires...

 

Brand and thickness recommendations?

 

I have spidertrax , 1.25 inches. No problems with them. But eventually I will get new wheels to swap out the stock. Until then these work great.

 

Spidertrax appears to be a suitable product if you're in the market for spacers. Then again, as I said, I don't run em. Thickness depends on your state laws. I know in certain States, especially here in Jersey, your tires cant stick out past your flares a certain distance. For example, I cant go out more than 2". So, I guess go from there...

 

Everyone seems to recommend Spidertrax 1.5".
We've been running Rugged Ridge for 20k+ and have had no issues.
There are pics on here somewhere of our JK with stock wheels and 35s, no lift and spacers. Even with stock tires, moving the wheels/tires out improved the look immensely.

 

I just ordered SPIDERTRAX today. They are 5x5, 1.5 inch. I can't wait when they get here. I'm running stock moabs. Done some research here on the forum and lot of guys recommend SPIDERTRAX. They are hub/ wheel centric.