Poser Shot 35" KO2 on MOPAR 2" Lift

wayoflife said:

Looks AWESOME!! So long as you're not getting any rubbing at a full lock left to right, you might not need spacers. If anything at a full stuff, spacers may potentially push your tires out far enough that they catch the outer edge of your fenders instead of tucking up underneath them. I would try to take your JL out, flex it and see what you might need if anything before buying anything.

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Back In Black said:

Yes agreed - good advice.
Oddly enough when they were installing the tires and had it on the lift, they came and got me and said that "you have a problem the tires are rubbing". I told them it's OK, let's see what it's like when we put it back on the ground - Go figure it doesn't rub at full turn. Hopefully it will be OK.

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Back In Black said:

So I just installed the 315/70/17 'C' tires today.
Getting closer on this build...
I wonder if I need to install wheel spacers? Many have said no need - although I think at full droop and turning all the way (right or left) the tire may rub.

Sorry for the mall crawler shot, but this is all she's going to do right now until I get some time to play in the woods.
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Principal Skinr said:

I've got the same setup and I get no rubbing at full lock. I really like it without spacers because the tires stay covered enough by the fender flares to look like it was designed that way, and for states that might ticket you for tires not covered by fenders, such as Maine. Honestly, I don't know which states do that, but I don't want to find out the hard way. Anyway, it is a great clean look and it drives beautifully. I, for one, love both factory wheel designs on the Rubicon.

Another thing I like about the 315's on stock rims....They bulge out enough that I'm not too worried about rock rash on the rims! They'll have to go deep to get to them!

Great looking Jeep!

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JLF said:

Thank you for this thread. I'm also looking at staying stock on the wheels with the exact same tires. I'm more of a function trumps fashion kind of guy and if I don't need to buy new wheels then I'll cycle that money into more functional gains. However, please keep us posted on any rubbing/clearance issues no matter how slight. Full articulation/lock, aired down etc...

Again, thank you!

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JLF said:

Love to see some pics if able.

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RMC2 said:

Good info and the Jeep looks good.

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JLF said:

Love to see some pics if able.

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carbonalpine said:

That’s exactly that I was planning on dropping when mine comes in. Let us know about ride quality compared to stock

So I think they basically feel the same as the stock 285 KO2’s.
Definitely pull the trigger on the Load Range C.

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