Are wheel spacers needed?
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Are wheel spacers needed?
Next weekend Im putting on a 5 inch trailmaster kit and going with 37x12.50x17 Goodyears ,the wheels are 17x8 with 4.76 back spacing. So are wheel spacers necessary?
Last edited by JOOP MAN; Apr 24, 2009 at 05:23 PM.
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Here is the answer from the FAQ here in the Modified section. Good place to start...
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...74&postcount=3
So, you're right on the border of the 'suggested' BS. Maybe a little trimming or playing with your steering stops?
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...74&postcount=3
Q: What back spacing will I need on my wheels in order to clear 12.50 wide tires?
A: I would recommend that you do not exceed 4.75" of back spacing and even at that, you may still have some minor rubbing up front at a full turn. Also, I would recommend that you do not go any less than 3.75" as anything less would cause your tires to stick out very far past the fender flares. Any back spacing within this range should work out great.
A: I would recommend that you do not exceed 4.75" of back spacing and even at that, you may still have some minor rubbing up front at a full turn. Also, I would recommend that you do not go any less than 3.75" as anything less would cause your tires to stick out very far past the fender flares. Any back spacing within this range should work out great.
Last edited by nthinuf; Apr 24, 2009 at 05:43 PM.
