Advice on Wheel Spacers

[robsurfskate]

I have BFG KM3's 285/70/18 installed with no rubbing. I would like a more aggressive stance. Could I get some advice on what Size/Type of spacers I would need to achieve this? Any information would be helpful. The internet/You Tube has conflicting information. Thank you.

 

[trek805]

I have gathered 1.5" is the max recommended in general. But who knows if the innerweb is reliable on this subject. I almost went this route but invested in KMC wheels instead.

 

[robsurfskate]

I have gathered 1.5" is the max recommended in general. But who knows if the innerweb is reliable on this subject. I almost went this route but invested in KMC wheels instead.

Thank you Sir.

 

[robsurfskate]

I have gathered 1.5" is the max recommended in general. But who knows if the innerweb is reliable on this subject. I almost went this route but invested in KMC wheels instead.

I have gathered 1.5" is the max recommended in general. But who knows if the innerweb is reliable on this subject. I almost went this route but invested in KMC wheels instead.

Can you post a pic?

 

[trek805]

some pics

 

[Thx_1158]

I have BFG KM3's 285/70/17 installed with no rubbing. I would like a more aggressive stance. Could I get some advice on what Size/Type of spacers I would need to achieve this? Any information would be helpful. The internet/You Tube has conflicting information. Thank you.

If you don't mind putting more stress on the front end components, and realize it may increase your tire scrub radius, go for it. I wont use them at all, but if you do, don't go cheap....buy high quality spacers. For me, I'd find a wheel with the offset that would work for me.

 

[robsurfskate]

If you don't mind putting more stress on the front end components, and realize it may increase your tire scrub radius, go for it. I wont use them at all, but if you do, don't go cheap....buy high quality spacers. For me, I'd find a wheel with the offset that would work for me.

Thanks for the tip sir.

 

[jayce]

Here is a contrary view based on my own experience. Your off-road tires have an aggressive mud/snow type tread, which will pick up gravel and release it at higher rpms. By increasing “poke” you will shower the sides of your vehicle with small projectiles. This is not good for the paint to say the least. You won’t make any friends in the cars following you either.

 

[robsurfskate]

Here is a contrary view based on my own experience. Your off-road tires have an aggressive mud/snow type tread, which will pick up gravel and release it at higher rpms. By increasing “poke” you will shower the sides of your vehicle with small projectiles. This is not good for the paint to say the least. You won’t make any friends in the cars following you either.

Good Point.