DuraTrac Tires...Spacers?
07-28-2010, 07:03 PM
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DuraTrac Tires...Spacers?
I am looking at getting the 275/65/R18 DuraTracs for my Sahara. I've been seeing that I am going to need spacers so there is no rub. All I can find is people just saying that spacers are needed. Does anyone know if these are lift spacers or wheel spacers? Thanks for the help!
07-28-2010, 09:18 PM
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I am looking at getting the 275/65/R18 DuraTracs for my Sahara. I've been seeing that I am going to need spacers so there is no rub. All I can find is people just saying that spacers are needed. Does anyone know if these are lift spacers or wheel spacers? Thanks for the help!
07-28-2010, 09:24 PM
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You don't really "need" wheel spacers. I run the same tires and have not had a problem wheeling or street, even disconnected. Very slight rub at full lock, but no big deal. Spacers will give a nicer stance, but are not necessary.
07-28-2010, 09:27 PM
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I love the Duratracs, but if I were to do it again, I would go straight to an aftermarket 16 or 17 inch rim with the correct backspacing, and go to a 33" tire. Probably the same price as buying 5 18's.
07-29-2010, 10:56 AM
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That all depends on what kind of wheels you're looking for, I wanted some American Racing Cannons in Black w/ Machined face, would have cost me another $1000 at least for 5 of them plus 285/70/17 Duratracs were pretty much the same price as the 275/70/18's I got. I got my Duratracs for about $1350 CDN out the door.
11-24-2010, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam3612
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11-24-2010, 07:59 PM
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I am looking at getting the 275/65/R18 DuraTracs for my Sahara. I've been seeing that I am going to need spacers so there is no rub. All I can find is people just saying that spacers are needed. Does anyone know if these are lift spacers or wheel spacers? Thanks for the help!
11-25-2010, 12:31 PM
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I run 295/65/18 DuraTracs and there was slight rubbing on the swaybar and frame at full lock. There was no rubbing at all with wheel spacers, like someone else said I like the stance better too. I don't care what anyone says your not going to get 5 rims and five tires (16" or 17") for less or the same price as 5 18" tires. If you are going to change rim size now is a good time, but the cost difference between 17" and 18" 35s tires is about $50