Do I need to change wheels?
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Do I need to change wheels?
Hey my JK brethren. I have a 2011 4D Rubicon. I have installed a Procomp 2.5 inch lift kit and I plan on changing to 315/70R17 (or comparable) tires. Stock is 255/75/R17. My question is, with the lift kit installed, can I retain the stock wheels or do I still need to change to a set with shallower back spacing? I plan to eventually change but I would like to save some coin for a bit. Thanks to all in advance.
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There are a bunch of threads about the pros and cons of spacers. But yes, you either can run aftermarket wheels with 4.5" of backspacing or less or you can run 1.5" spacers and your stock wheels. Just remember to use locktite and remove the factory retainer clips on the wheel studs.
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I thought about the spacer solution but I wasn't sure about the reliability of adding spacers. Being unfamiliar with it, do spacers have any drawbacks?
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Essentially, adding spacers is physically the same thing as changing to wheels with less backspacing. There are a few threads on this subject. The search button is your friend