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Wheel Spacers? Yay or Nah?

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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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Unhappy Wheel Spacers? Yay or Nah?

Are wheel spacers gonna change the ride of my jeep? I just think my wheels are too skinny!

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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:02 AM
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Won't change the ride of the Jeep, just the look. But, it does help with turning, especially if you rub right now, on full lock.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:24 AM
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Thanks that makes me feel better ! does anybody have a before and after picture of wheel spacers? usually around 1 inch to 1.5?
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Suffolk JK
Won't change the ride of the Jeep, just the look. But, it does help with turning, especially if you rub right now, on full lock.
it does change the ride ,if you add 1.5" to each side that's 3"total to the width - sits better...
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:57 AM
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Nah .
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:57 AM
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I give them a "Yay!"

Stock wheels / tires with 1.5" spidertrax spacers



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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 04:02 AM
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Took mine off after a week. Yes, the COG improved but they caused lots of problems. The pivot angle changed and caused my tire to rub on my bumper and flares. Also, rocks and mud constantly flew up on my doors and sliders. Looked great but not for me.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 05:18 AM
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I never have liked them......but I'm old school. Wheel spacers to me mean wheels that run off and kill people. These more modern spacers like the Spidertrax though are very high quality and work well. I still don't like them though. Just personal preference. I'd rather run a wheel with correct offset for the application.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by zacjackson
I give them a "Yay!"

Stock wheels / tires with 1.5" spidertrax spacers




Wow, that doesn't stick out nearly as much as I thought it would!!! I'm putting mine on then!
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by atuldo
it does change the ride ,if you add 1.5" to each side that's 3"total to the width - sits better...
What are you talking about??? Sitting better and riding better are 2 VERY different things. He asked if the Jeep rode differently, they don't...period.
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