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Tire Frame Rubbing - Spacers Required

Old Nov 1, 2022 | 06:08 PM
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I recently installed my lift, wheels, and tires. I didn’t expect rubbing…but…guess what. Tires have no rubbing in forward and reverse…in 2nd or 4wd.

When testing flex I have rubbing at frame rail. I intend to install spidertrax 1.5” or 1.75” spacers as I am not buying new wheels. I thought I had the backspacing correct for no rubbing but it is what it is. So the question is 1.5” or 1.75” spacers? Also, any other suggestions…
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Old Nov 1, 2022 | 10:06 PM
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Folks will need some details, which thankfully you have shared on your profile ...

American Expedition Vehicles 3.5” Dual Sport
37”x12.5”Toyo Open Country MT
20”x10” Motiv 425MB

Since those wheels are available with a custom offset, what is yours?
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Old Nov 2, 2022 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark Doiron
Folks will need some details, which thankfully you have shared on your profile ...

American Expedition Vehicles 3.5” Dual Sport
37”x12.5”Toyo Open Country MT
20”x10” Motiv 425MB

Since those wheels are available with a custom offset, what is yours?
-12mm offset, 5.03 backspacing
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Old Nov 2, 2022 | 03:58 AM
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With a 37" tire you really need to be around 3.5" BS. Go with the 1.5" "adapters". If you do your own work that will be one that will aggravate you for years.....having 20 extra lug nuts in the equation.
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Old Nov 2, 2022 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by resharp001
With a 37" tire you really need to be around 3.5" BS. Go with the 1.5" "adapters". If you do your own work that will be one that will aggravate you for years.....having 20 extra lug nuts in the equation.
ok, just wanted to make sure that 1.5” was enough. I’ve had spacers before and am not crazy about having them, but it is better than the alternative.
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Old Nov 2, 2022 | 09:56 AM
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Spidertrax spacers are a quality product. There are a lot of people that run spacers without issues, just make sure they're torqued properly
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Old Nov 2, 2022 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Reddout99
Spidertrax spacers are a quality product. There are a lot of people that run spacers without issues, just make sure they're torqued properly
I will do. My previous spacers were all spidertrax. I had them for a few years. They looked brand new after some serious wheeling. +1 on the torque. Will do.
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Old Dec 1, 2022 | 09:56 AM
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I know this thread is a month old - but if you still need Spider Trax spacers - let me know - I have a new set that I was getting ready to post for sale.

Last edited by fastprostreet; Dec 1, 2022 at 09:57 AM. Reason: correction
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