sinkrun Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I had a set of aftermarket rims on my 89MJ they were outlaws I think. I liked the way they sat out of the wheel well just looked better. I thought I had to sell my MJ and a friend wanted the outlaws so I swapped him some newer Cherokee wheels. Now I want the same look with the factory wheels will a spacer do this and are the safe? Also I see there are diffrent sizes anyone know what combination would make the front and rear stick out the same and look the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 If you're in Pennsylvania, I think having the tires stick out of the wheelwells might look better (that's subject to debate -- I would have to disagree), but is probably illegal. I think I might add spacers in the rear only, to match the rear to the front, but I would not run spacers all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffN Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I have Dick Cepek DC2 wheels and they have a bit more offset than stock. I love them and my truck is 2WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I just ran into an issue trying to get past inspection in pa and googled the regulations. No wheel spacers greater than 1/4 inch and no fender flare greater than 3 inches. Didn't say how far past flares tires could stick. I didn't have flares on and that was the issue. I guess its up to the cop that pulls you over, or inspection station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Most aftermarket rwd 15x7 & 15x8s were 3.75-4.00" Backspacing Factory 15x7s were 5.25" If you want them to stick out, space accordingly. :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Thats what I was wanting to know and since I heard no comments on safety I guess that there ok to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 only use spacers that are of high quality and hub-centric. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I have been running 1.25" spidertrax spacers on my TJ with Moab wheels for a few years and over 35k miles. I have never had an issue. Granted, u cleaned the studs prior to installation and used the highest grade lov-tite I could find. At every tire rotation I check the torque (if the lug were to move I would remove it and apply new loc-tite). Once a year I do remove the spacers, clean everything up and re install them. I have never had one come loose, but I keep a close eye on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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