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Wheel spacers?

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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Default Wheel spacers?

I'm running 305/70/16'S under a 4" lift without any problems. Do I need wheel spacers? Would they improve the ride at all?
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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^^^^^

What he said. The Jeep has a wider track and it looks better too with the tires sticking out more than before.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Only use spacers to provide wheel clearance. If you don't need them, don't use them. The change in offset will change the wheel and bearing loading.

IMO these issues coupled with the reduction in turn radius outweigh any small gains in tracking stability.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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Smile wheel spacers

thank you guys for your info
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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I need my spacers when the sway bar is disco'd and I'm at full flex, my 35's rub a majority of the fender w/out them and I can start to scrape my LCA if I'm full turn in/out.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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i bought my spacers to get a better stance and to offset the tires for my 3 in.lift with stock wheels...i am running 285's and they dont rub when i flex or use full wheel turn..
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