Help Choosing Wheel/Tire Setup for My 2024 Gladiator Sport S – 275/70R17 + Spacers?

[BATomov]

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to decide what wheel and tire setup to run on my 2024 Jeep Gladiator Sport S (non-Max Tow). I know I want to run bigger tires than the stock 245/75R17, but I’m waiting until my Bridgestone Duelers wear out because I have the machined wheels, and I really like the look of them. Otherwise, I’d just grab a Rubicon take-off set from Marketplace.

What I’m Looking For:

• Keeping my stock Sport S wheels for now (economical & aesthetic reasons).
• A little bit of poke (I like the look when Gladiators have a slightly wider stance).
• Avoiding excessive MPG loss (I know wide tires sticking out can hurt fuel economy).
• Prefer 34s (275/75R17), but they might rub at full flex without 1.5-inch spacers.
• I don’t want to level it – I like the factory rake for MPG benefits.

Concerns & What I’ve Landed On:

• I’ve heard 275/75R17s rub at max flex unless I run 1.5-inch spacers.
• With no Max Tow, running 34-inch tires might kill my MPG & acceleration.
• I want a setup that sticks right out to the fender (flush) but not past it.
• 275/70R17 + 1.5-inch spacers seems like the best middle ground (aesthetics + efficiency + no rubbing).

Questions:

Has anyone run 275/70R17 with 1.5-inch spacers on stock wheels? How does it look? Does it actually sit flush with the fender, or does it poke out a bit?
What’s the best high-end, reliable spacer brand? I want hub-centric spacers that won’t cause issues.
Is there a better option for my priorities? I would love to run zero offset wheels instead of spacers, but I like my wheels and don’t want to spend extra if I don’t have to.

Priorities (Ranked):

Aesthetics (Flush fitment, slight poke but not excessive)
No rubbing off-road (Max flex clearance)
Acceleration / minimal power loss (No unnecessary weight increase)
MPG (Avoiding unnecessary efficiency loss)


If anyone has pics of this setup or experience with flush fitment options, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Thanks in advance.

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[BATomov]

If anyone is interested I can post pics of the truck...

 

[BATomov]

Will these work and clear the lugs?
Mammoth 1.25-Inch Billet Wheel Spacers; Black (18-24 Jeep Wrangler JL)

 

[Sandman 4x4]

The biggest issue with mileage loss is not only overall diameter, poke in the wind, but the extra weight! That’s because it’s what’s known as unsprung weight, that robs tq to start off, then hp at high speeds. Using the original wheels help in that regard, but any tires wider than the 245 are also heavy, plus spacer add weight also. When the time comes I’m gonna find some nice 33” max but 225-245 width, that saves weight and wind resistance. But actually add real ground clearance, have better traction in wet roads and snow, plus mud.

 

[BATomov]

But the aesthetics, and handling? Are they not worth a slightly wider tire??

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