Okay, bare with me, I'm a n00b to jeeps and car talk in general.
I've had a hard time navigating & looking for the answer to my question on this forum (plus pictures), and my boyfriend can't answer me so I wanted to ask here.

I have a 2013 JKU rubicon. I want my tires to noticeably stick out more. My wheels and tires are stock (I just got it a week ago).
What's the optimum spacer size to do this (with stock wheels and tires) without any "rubbing" issues ON or OFF-road. I've read 1.5" and 1.75", .....But I can't find pictures on a jeep to compare, nor do I know one will cause issues and not the other.
Also I eventually want to get bigger tires (like 35 inch) and new wheels. Will I be able to continue using the same spacers when I do this?
Please help, and be gentle with the tech-talk, like I said, I'm new.

 

When you get the new wheels, you need to get them "Backspaced" how you like them. Basically, this is what wheel spacers do. So, 1.5" spacer is typical. And will get you what your looking for. But you will have to sell them when you get your new wheels.

 

Hope this helps.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...-270961/page3/

 

generally Spacers are used when getting larger tires (wider) than stock. This helps to provide the required back space to keep tires from rubbing at full turn. If you plan on upgrading your wheels then ensure it has the spacing needed/wanted.

but to answer your first question if you get a spacer such as the spidertrax 1.5 or 1.75" your tire will be moved "outward" by the amount of space you buy, either 1.5 or 1.75. If you buy new wheels the spacers will still work as you will need to keep the same bolt pattern 5x5, but generally if you buy new wheels you can get the look you want. They can be sold quickly as everyone likes them, with the exception of TIRE Shops, you might ask your tire shop if they will work on tires with spacers, some will, some won't. 4x4 friendly shops or smaller places do in my experience.

hope this helps a bit.... just go look at your Jeep and imagine your tire edge moved out 1.5 inches... its not much but looks way different.

 

Nothing wrong with using spacers. But if your going to buy new wheels. Get them with the backspacing you want and get rid of the spacers.

PS: Bolt Pattern has nothing to do with backspacing.

 

I don't know about the spacer question but when you get new wheels you'll want to get some with the back spacing to get the tires stick out like you want. I got 3.75 back spacing.

 

I've got a set up for sale less than 8 months old. They are Spidertrax 1.5" wheel spacers powder coated black. I upgraded to 33's with new wheels, let me know if you're interested.

 

thanks i'm aware... but it does have everything to do with the Wheel fitting on the Spacer.

 

Yeah I want wider tires definitely. So would it be smarter to just buy the wider tires and new wheels first and then buy spacers to fit according to those?

 

Once you get aftermarket wheels with a smaller back spacing, you shouldn't have any need for wheel spacers. The back spacing on the wheel will give you the look you're going for. So, when you're looking for new wheels you'll want the back spacing to be 3.75" or 4.5". Those are the 2 most popular sizes that aftermarket wheels come in.

If you're running wheel spacers, be sure to check their tightness ever 5K-7K miles. Most people usually do it when they change their oil. Let me know if you have any other questions!

-Zach