? Rubicon Wheels and spacers questions

[Bjack]

Guys I need your help and suggestions. I receintly purchased a 2001 cherokee with a little over 60K miles. Thus far I have put a OME 2.5" lift on it. I have a chance to buy 5 17" wheels off a 2010 Rubicon. I know I would need to add wheel spacers to go from 5x4.5 to 5x5. I'm thinking buying Goodyear Duratrak 245/70/15 tires.

I'm hoping this will be a good combination, but I'm kinda worried about the wheel offsets. Please let me know what you guys think.

Thanks

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

stock backspacing is around 5.25" idk how wide the 245/70 is, but if its anything close to 10.50 your going to want somewhere around 4" of backspacing. i dont think id feel safe with a 1" spacer though.

 

[Bjack]

245/70/17 is 7.3" wide and 30.4 inches high. Thanks

 

[ChicksDigWagons]

I was a little skeptical but I've been running 1.25" spacers/adapters from 5x4.5 to 5x5.5 and they've stayed tight, run true. The aluminum is thicker than the wheel is so I have no doubt it's strong enough. I like the look of the stickout but I'm lifted and don't have tough laws here. I'm sure it's not good for the bearings or balljoints though.

 

[1990JEEPXJ]

245/70/17 is 7.3" wide and 30.4 inches high. Thanks

245/70 r-17 = 30x9.5

245= 245 mm width (254mm = 10")
70= 70% width (sidewall height)
tire height = 2(.70x9.5) + 17

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

245/70 r-17 = 30x9.5

should be good on stock backspacing then. youll need an adapter regardless, so do what you think is best. chicksdigwagons does have a point.

 

[bmpweXJ]

I did exactly what your looking to do. I had the 17" rubis with stock rubber I decided to go with 16" wheels instead.

You can have my spacers for $80 plus shipping.

 

[Bjack]

I did exactly what your looking to do. I had the 17" rubis with stock rubber I decided to go with 16" wheels instead.

You can have my spacers for $80 plus shipping.

PM Sent

 

[Cody90XJ]

The spacers work good. I've had them on two different rides and never had any issues with them.