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Rubbing, Flush To Fenders

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Hey all, looking at a 2008 Sahara Unlimited, will a tire and wheel setup that brings overall wheel diameter to 32.09 inches rub on the stock suspension, I don't want to lift, I will not be doing much off-roading, if any.

Also, what kind of spacer do I need to run wheel/tire setup flush to the fenders?

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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no, not at all. You can go to a 33in and not rub, unless fully turned.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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this might be complicated question, how does backspace, wheel width, and tire width, relate to the whole setup running flush with the fenders.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by itsajeepthing
I don't want to lift, I will not be doing much off-roading, if any.
Boo.
Thats no fun.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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I enjoy the sahara for its ride height, open air covertible like ride, and looks.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by itsajeepthing
Hey all, looking at a 2008 Sahara Unlimited, will a tire and wheel setup that brings overall wheel diameter to 32.09 inches rub on the stock suspension, I don't want to lift, I will not be doing much off-roading, if any.

Also, what kind of spacer do I need to run wheel/tire setup flush to the fenders?

Thanks guys!
A set of 1 1/2 wheel spacers will put 255/75r17 tires even with the flares... They are 32.05 diameter according to tire charts. The spacers work great, no rubbing, handling feels great, and no alignment issues.

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