I just decided to buy some new wheels and keep the stock 255/70R18 BFG's that came with the Sahara.

It wasnt till after I paid for the wheels that the salesman told me that the wheels are too wide for this size tire (XD Monster 18X9).

He said that they would work but would bulge at the wheel and may wear oddly. I am hoping to run these stocker tires untill I can make up my mind on new tires, but just wanted to pick the collective brains and see what I am up against.

Anyone have experience running a set up like this?

and on a side note, I shouldnt need spacers if the backspacing is less than stock right? (4.5" vs. 6.25")

 

I say keep the OEM wheels and tires for now and wait until you have enought to buy tires.

 

it will work but the salesman was right it will look weird, i wouldn't worry about wear issues you're buying new. or like suffold said keep the stockers for now.