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1.5 spacer on sport tires

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Old May 23, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Default 1.5 spacer on sport tires

I just picked up my 2012 crush sport s. I want the wheels more flush with the fenders and not recessed. Plus I would have the spacers if I wanted to throw 35 on later. Do you think it would look stupid with stock sport 17 with 1.5 spacers?
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Old May 23, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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no, it will be fine.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by kingrye
I just picked up my 2012 crush sport s. I want the wheels more flush with the fenders and not recessed. Plus I would have the spacers if I wanted to throw 35 on later. Do you think it would look stupid with stock sport 17 with 1.5 spacers?
No, I know it will not look stupid, it will look 10X's better.

It should've been spaced that way from the factory. My next purchase will be wheel spacers.

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Old May 23, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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I just bought spacers for my jkur yesterday and wish I would have done it on day one. Best mod looks wise IMO
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Old May 23, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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It will definitely look better. Will also help with the lateral stability of the Jeep as well due to the wider stance. I had 1.25" spacers on my X with the stock wheels, and it was a terrific improvement. Looked and handled better. I took them off ONLY because with the new wheels I have I really don't need the spacers (don't need the old wheels either).
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Old May 23, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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1.5 spidertrax love them. They handle better and wheel better!

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Old May 23, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Will camber need to be readjusted after wheel spacers? Do jeeps have 0 camber I know my BMW has - camber to add stability, but wears tires faster...
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Old May 23, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Camber, no. If your camber is off you have bent something. Balljoints can help. Spacers do not change anything except leverage while flexing and some degree of turning radius.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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What's a good brand out there. I've heard some bad spacer story's
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Old May 23, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Spidertrax is what I have. Very good product. Here's a view from the front. Lines right up with the fender.

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