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| Author: | Robert Bradbury [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | spacers v's moabs HELP |
I want a wider stance for my Jeep KJ but cannot decide if I should use 1" spacers or a deeper dish wheel . I thought the Rubicon wheels were backspaced more than the KJ wheels, but when I look up replacements on most sites it gives the same backspacing and offset for the KJ aand Rubicon wheels . I thought the Rubicon wheels were a full inch wider per wheel?? Can someone with experience tell me what offset will give me the wider stance, or should I just use the spacers( cheaper) and forget about it . Thanks, Robert |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:35 pm ] |
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For some reason alot of people do not like spacers? Dont really know why. One problem with wider rims/ spacers is it puts more pressure on an already failing balljoint. The rubi rims should have at least .5 less backspacing, I think thats how it goes. Thus giving you 1in more width over-all. |
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| Author: | pixeldzn [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:46 pm ] |
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The rubi rims are DEFINITELY spaced out farther. I can tell just by looking at my Jeep, and expecially by the way the spare hangs on the tire carrier on the back. |
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| Author: | Bakerkj [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 6:44 pm ] |
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I have a set of spacers I use with my stock rims for the street. They work fine and they look great even with stock tires, but they are a pain in the butt when swapping to my offroad tires. I also have a set of moab rims that I use offroad. My Moab rim back spacing is 5" My Stock renegade rims are 5.5" I have heard some moab rims have different backspacing, so I am going off the set I have. Either way you go it will look good. But the best and safest way to go would be with new rims -5" backspacing. Steelies if you plan to wheel. |
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| Author: | JJsTJ [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 7:52 pm ] |
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I am pretty sure the Moabs are also 16x8 instead of the KJ's 16x7. |
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| Author: | bighause [ Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:34 pm ] |
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Yes, they are 16x8, and mine also have 5" backspacing. The edge of the tire if even with the edge of the flare with my MOAB's and MTR's If I have figured right, the outside of the rim would sit 1.5" farther out than stock due to the wider rim and less backspacing. 
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| Author: | jpzkj [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:22 am ] |
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FWIW.....We have the Rubicon Wheels on my wife's KJ and they rub the fender liners in front. |
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| Author: | Robert Bradbury [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:17 am ] |
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jpzkj wrote: FWIW.....We have the Rubicon Wheels on my wife's KJ and they rub the fender liners in front.
Does your KJ have a lift kit with the Rubicon wheels . I think rubbing would be expected without a lift or larger tire diameter . Robert |
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| Author: | Robert Bradbury [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:23 am ] |
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bighause wrote: Yes, they are 16x8, and mine also have 5" backspacing. The edge of the tire if even with the edge of the flare with my MOAB's and MTR's
If I have figured right, the outside of the rim would sit 1.5" farther out than stock due to the wider rim and less backspacing. Now I think I know why I am confused . Backspacing is measured from the inside of the wheel ( brake side) whereas offset is the distance from centerline . I was thinking backspacing was from the outside in . AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH !! Your little diagram helped to clarify..................Thank You ! Robert |
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| Author: | sqliberty [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:00 am ] |
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I had spacers with my stock wheels and it was fine. When I got my Mickey Thompson Classic Locks I had to take them off. The first turn I took I ripped the fender flare off. Now I just run the mickey's with no spacers. My other set is now a set of Moabs with the MTR's, also no spacers used. I guess what I am saying is the spacers work well with the stock liberty rims. |
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| Author: | CaKJFreedom [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 6:21 pm ] |
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"Does your KJ have a lift kit with the Rubicon wheels" Yep, he's lifted. |
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| Author: | jpzkj [ Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:22 pm ] |
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Im lifted....they rub 
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