JL wheels on TJ
- Thread starter Joeycarnuba
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JL wheels are what, 6.25” backspacing? So you’d need at least a 2” adapter to get them where you could run a decent size tire without rubbing?
I’ll pass on that. That’s a bit too much adapter for me.
They look good though!
I’ll pass on that. That’s a bit too much adapter for me.
They look good though!
I had JK wheels, with 6.25" backspacing, on my LJ. I used 1.25" spacers, after installing a 3" lift. OEM TJ wheels have 5.5" back spacing.
JK wheels can be used, but it might have limitations compared to wheels with 4" or less back spacing.
JK wheels can be used, but it might have limitations compared to wheels with 4" or less back spacing.
OP
Yeah you wouldn't be able to run 35 or larger without rubbing with a 1.5" adapter. But this video was only intended for those wanting to run the 285/70 Rubicon tire.
What's the wheel adapter you are using? I am going this route myself and love the look, but am unclear on the backspacing part.
OP
I have
Joey,
Do those run on your lower control arm at all? I’m running a similar setup with SpiderTrax 1.5 on a 285/70/17 on an LJ. I only have a 2.5 in lift and it rubs a little bit at full lock.
Ryan
Joey,
Do those run on your lower control arm at all? I’m running a similar setup with SpiderTrax 1.5 on a 285/70/17 on an LJ. I only have a 2.5 in lift and it rubs a little bit at full lock.
Ryan
OP
Nope I have no rubbing at all. I have about 3/8" of clearance between my lower control arm and my tire at full lock.
jeep2fun
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Wow lucky for all not using a 1.25” Spidertrax. I have the same setup with 1.25 adapters, JL wheels and 33” Tires and 3” RC lift but I do rub on full lock. Not sure whether to get rid of the rub or the wheels !
So i know getting jk rims on the yj/tj is simple just a 4.5 to 5 adapter since bolts still 1/2 stud size
But with the JL being a 14mm stud, what adapter did you use, cant find a 5x4.5 1/2 stud to 5x5 with 14mm studs.