ssg381

quick question about spacers., what size should i use on my 2010 islander which comes with rubi tires. and i also use the jeep as my daily driver..

Jekyll2000

1.5 spidertrax. I have them on my Sport with Moab wheels.

ssg381

is it safe as a daily driver? i drive about 60 miles a day round trip.

Adam3612

They're 100% safe, alot of people on here including myself run them on their daily drivers.

mikegp

i got 1.5" spidertrax. they came highly recommended here on this forum. i haven't yet read any complaints about them. i've been using them on my DD for about 10000km and no issues!

NH-JK

What about the Rough Country 1.5 inch spacers. Has anyone used them? They are 1.5 spacers in sold in pairs for $59.99 on the Rough Country web site. I was about to buy them today but figured Id ask if any one has anything good or bad to say about them first.

Looks like a good deal for half the price of most other spacers...

Also would be going on a 2010 unlimited.

Thanks.

Widewing

Stay away from Chinese made imports... You cannot trust the quality of the materials. They claim that these are 6061-T6 alloy... Show me the certs and material analysis.

Go with Spidertrax, your ass and JK are worth the extra expense.

Widewing

Johnny, they are likely not the same quality as Spidertrax. Spidertrax machines their spacers from US made 6061-T6 alloy meeting AMS-4117. Typical Chinese so-called 6061-T6 alloy frequently does not meet the AMS-4117 specification. I've seen Chinese 6" bar stock that did no better than Brinell 89 for hardness, when the spec is 95. I've seen 1/2" bar stock demonstrate a Tensile Yield Strength of 32,000 psi, when the spec is 40,000 psi.

There's a reason that Rough Country spacers sell for nearly half the price of Spidertrax. Low cost Chinese material and labor. Trust me, you'll get what you pay for.

I sincerely hope that you never have any trouble with the Rough Country spacers. But, please understand that off road use is relatively low stress on hubs and spacers. Wheels easily slip, speeds are low. If spacers are going to fail, they are far more likely to do so on the road. Why? High speeds, better traction (higher torque loading on the spacers) and severe road shock. Dynamic road loads are usually far greater than what you'll see off road. Hitting a pot hole at 60 mph can generate localized peak loads in excess of 300g. You'll never see anything like that crawling over rocks.

You said to, "pick the one you like".

What the hell has "like" have to do with it? You buy the best quality you can. Why? Because wheel spacers are nothing to dick around with or do on the cheap.

Luck should never be a factor....

NH-JK

Wow talk about "scared straight". I figured everything is made in asia any way so why not save a few bucks...... But that just changed my mind!! I'll be saving up the extra $50 bucks each. Even if it just prevents my nightmares!!! I'd hate to lose a wheel at 75 MPH. These things roll easy enough as it is!!! My girlfriend is far to important to me to risk killing over $50 bucks. Spidertrax here I come....after I Save a bit more$$$.

TINMAN080

yeah 1.5 is the size that will work well....your stock wheel/tires will be even with the outside edge of your flares.