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Need help with new wheels, spacers, lift combination ...

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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 10:09 AM
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Question Need help with new wheels, spacers, lift combination ...

OK, so Im new to Jeeps, my 2014 JKUS is my first. Im in the market for some new wheels, I came across a set of Fuel 18 x 10 wheels that I liked, my question is regarding fit ... I dont want too big, so I was thinking 33's on 18" wheels with a 2" spacer lift , and my plans were to go with 18 x 9's, but I found a good deal on some used 18 x 10's. So my question is if I go with 18 x 10 on 33's and 2" lift, will I need spacers to push the wheels out to avoid rubbing?

I know its not always an exact science, but any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 12:47 PM
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Depends on the Backspacing/Offset (how far in or out of the wheel well they are). You can find some information in the FAQ's and thoughts on lifts threads stuck to the top of this modified area.

And that is a fairly wide rim, so I hope you are planning on an even wider tire.
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 08:21 PM
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Read the stickies.
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Depends on the Backspacing/Offset (how far in or out of the wheel well they are). You can find some information in the FAQ's and thoughts on lifts threads stuck to the top of this modified area.

And that is a fairly wide rim, so I hope you are planning on an even wider tire.
Yea I thought about the back spacing, but the person selling them doesnt know, and I couldnt find that size online anywhere, all I find in the Fuel Hostage is an 18 x 9 or a 20 x 10, but no 18 x 10 ... so i couldnt find what the back spacing is.

thanks, Ill look at the stickies
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 05:50 AM
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You will have far more choices in wheels and tires in a 17" size.
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