[Amplitude]

Trying to decide between the 1.5 inch and the 1.25 inch wheel spacers for my stock 14 JKU with 18" wheels and BFG Dueler tires.

I Don't want my tires sticking out past the flares, but want the maximum effect. Will 1.5" push them out past the flares?

Thanks!

 

[ddcha]

1.5" will push them out very slightly past the flares.
1.25" will require you to grind down the lugs. go with 1.5"

 

[Triplethreat4597]

This is the same tires and rims as you have with 1.5" spacers.

 

[Sdallnct]

This is the same tires and rims as you have with 1.5" spacers.

Nice looking!

 

[Amplitude]

This is the same tires and rims as you have with 1.5" spacers.

Thanks for the picture! That really helps.

 

[gerry2153]

1.5 is perfect

 

[DenverDucati]

Not the best pics, but you can somewhat see what the 1.5" looks like on mine.

 

[Willys Wonka]

Not the best pics, but you can somewhat see what the 1.5" looks like on mine.

What size tire are you running and are you lifted?

 

[DenverDucati]

Yes lifted 3.5" with 315/70 Duratracs.

 

[Imark007]

Not the best pics, but you can somewhat see what the 1.5" looks like on mine.

You got any pics looking straight at the front of the Jeep?

 

[jeep63]

1.5" will push them out very slightly past the flares.
1.25" will require you to grind down the lugs. go with 1.5"

This is a false statement. At least with respect to OEM wheels, which I believe likely applies since very few people run aftermarket wheels AND spacers; I know of one. OEM wheels are not impacted by the stud extending beyond the spacer; there is a cavity there. By all means check to ensure your wheels do in fact sit flush if you are using 1.25" spacers, but I suspect you will be fine with OEM wheels.

 

[pismo61]

This is a false statement. At least with respect to OEM wheels, which I believe likely applies since very few people run aftermarket wheels AND spacers; I know of one. OEM wheels are not impacted by the stud extending beyond the spacer; there is a cavity there. By all means check to ensure your wheels do in fact sit flush if you are using 1.25" spacers, but I suspect you will be fine with OEM wheels.

X2,this is correct.I have 1.25 inch spacers with my stock wheels.

 

[NotAYotaAnymore]

Reading this makes me believe that spacers are a must while sticking with stock wheels? Would that be a correct assumption?

 

[jadmt]

Reading this makes me believe that spacers are a must while sticking with stock wheels? Would that be a correct assumption?

no this is not correct...it depends on the width of your tires. 255/80-17 do not require spacers.

 

[NotAYotaAnymore]

no this is not correct...it depends on the width of your tires. 255/80-17 do not require spacers.

I meant that more as an aesthetics standpoint than functionality. I feel I should be safe going with a true 33x12.5R17

 

[jadmt]

12.5" wide tires will most likely need spacers.

 

[mewheel]

I am running 285/75-17 Ridge Grapplers on stock rubicon wheels, NO spacers, but have a 2" lift. Only rub a little under full compression at full lock turn. I have a set of 1.25" spacers, but just never put them on. This is on a 2015 Rubicon JK HR.

 

[b17gsr]

We have 1” wheel adapters on both our JKUs with OEM wheels and love the look. Here’s a shot of mine. Improved stability greatly!