Fender Flare + Wheel Combo for Full Tire Coverage in PA

[blargh]

Happy to report I picked up a 2020 Rubi about a month ago and am already going down the rabbit hole on where to spend my money!

As the title implies, I live in wonderful PA where the po po aren’t shy about writing a ticket for many things - including if your tires aren’t fully covered by the fenders.

Cracks me up seeing locals with their tires sticking out but I’ve had buddies get tickets for it

I did my best to search but I couldn’t find much info on this topic:

Anyone found the perfect combo of wheel offset and/or wide fender flares that I can reference to ensure my tires are fully covered?

I’m going to shove some 37s in there and see if I love it or regret it.

Thanks All!

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[Rusty PW]

AEV rims. 17x8.5, offset +25mm, back spacing 5.72" will keep your tires under the fender. But with 37's. Think you will rub.

I'm south of the 'burgh. On the Mon river.
I have 17x8.5, 0 offset, 4.75 backspacing with 37's. No rub. They poke a little.

 

[Uparms]

Happy to report I picked up a 2020 Rubi about a month ago and am already going down the rabbit hole on where to spend my money!

As the title implies, I live in wonderful PA where the po po aren’t shy about writing a ticket for many things - including if your tires aren’t fully covered by the fenders.

Cracks me up seeing locals with their tires sticking out but I’ve had buddies get tickets for it

I did my best to search but I couldn’t find much info on this topic:

Anyone found the perfect combo of wheel offset and/or wide fender flares that I can reference to ensure my tires are fully covered?

I’m going to shove some 37s in there and see if I love it or regret it.

Thanks All!

AEV does their builds tucked in. For my 35s, it was a +25 offset and 5.72 backspacing on an 8.5 wide 17 wheel. That's how they spec their wheels and I used those numbers on the Method 703 wheels I bought. Check out AEVs wheels and lifts and see what they recommend for 37s.


AEV https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/aev-salta-xr-wheel-jl-wrangler-jt-gladiator/

Rubicon max tire size works for you https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/jt-2-5-dualsport-rt-suspension/

 

[blargh]

Thank you both for your recommendations! I’ll check out AEV!

Also I’m in Pittsburgh and bounce between here and Oakland, MD.

 

[VA6489]

Look at how the JLUXR fenders attach. they come with a slight flat extension. If the extension come off then it can be installed on the JT.

 

[VA6489]

here is a linky
https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/j...VtRZy9_CpRa9e90BLccYDPFM4OPByRWoM1wMAt3KXvmOT

 

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[Chasm]

https://ezlip.com/products/fender-f...NEg-NUoAEo1chHFKD0EUUklIizLbWZGi6Ydn2qg&gQT=1

Surprised no one tried to tell you that you're wrong about the law.

I see guys running no fenders, but I know with my luck I'd get a ticket before I got a block from home.

 

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[Schaft]

Happy to report I picked up a 2020 Rubi about a month ago and am already going down the rabbit hole on where to spend my money!

As the title implies, I live in wonderful PA where the po po aren’t shy about writing a ticket for many things - including if your tires aren’t fully covered by the fenders.

Cracks me up seeing locals with their tires sticking out but I’ve had buddies get tickets for it

I did my best to search but I couldn’t find much info on this topic:

Anyone found the perfect combo of wheel offset and/or wide fender flares that I can reference to ensure my tires are fully covered?

I’m going to shove some 37s in there and see if I love it or regret it.

Thanks All!

In case you haven’t bought your Wheels And Tires yet, I bought -12, 4+ backspace, fuel covert wheels, and factory 33’s. When I took it to the dealer for an unrelated visit, I asked if it would pass inspection, as is. The answer was “NO”, not in Pennsylvania. I had to seek out fender flare extensions, or figure out what to do with the wheels. At that time, Mopar didn’t offer any. I found a place in Australia, called “double black off-road”. Some people despise fender flare extensions. I’ve gotten plenty of compliments on my rig. Here’s the link in case you want to go with a wider stance.
https://doubleblackoffroad.com/en-u...-fender-extensions-for-jt-gladiator-dbor2aujt

 

[Chasm]

I asked if it would pass inspection, as is. The answer was “NO”, not in Pennsylvania. I

I see Jeeps with no fenders running around, but know I'd get pulled over two blocks from my house if I extended past the legal limit!

The pic in the link looks a lot like what I see on Broncos around here

 

[Uparms]

25 offset, 5.72 backspacing. 8.5 wide x 17 wheels. AEV wheels or use their specs (above). I used their specs and bought Method 703 cause I did not want black or gun metal wheels. I used thes in 35/12.5 BFG ATs.

 

[Schaft]

I see Jeeps with no fenders running around, but know I'd get pulled over two blocks from my house if I extended past the legal limit!

The pic in the link looks a lot like what I see on Broncos around here

I must have the same luck as you. If I took my doors off, without tube doors, like I see around here all the time, I’d be the one to get pulled over.
after I bought my expensive, Australian, fender flare tensions, Mopar came out with the Wrangler, extreme recon trim level. They included the fender flare extensions due to the bigger/wider tires.

 

[Schaft]

I must have the same luck as you. If I took my doors off, without tube doors, like I see around here all the time, I’d be the one to get pulled over.
after I bought my expensive, Australian, fender flare tensions, Mopar came out with the Wrangler, extreme recon trim level. They included the fender flare extensions due to the bigger/wider tires.

The fender flare extensions also keep the slop off the side of your rig. That was annoying, until I got the extensions.

 

[Chasm]

The fender flare extensions also keep the slop off the side of your rig. That was annoying, until I got the extensions.

Yeah, my tires don;t even stick out, but I hit a puddle and the sides look like I've been muddin'!

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