Wheels with the correct offset and back spacing ?

[Elkhunter1948]

I have a 2021 Gladiator Rubicon on order and to pass the time I have been ordering parts. I have a set of Quadratec Morphic wheels. They are 17"X8.5", with a Backspace of 5.2" and offset of +10 mm. I was under the impression that these were the perfect fit for my application; 2" MOPAR lift and 35X12.50X17 Toyo R/T tires. Now I am hearing that the fit is too close for comfort and the tires will rub.

Anyone who would like to share the information on what I need for the proper fit? Name of manufacturer and
style of wheel would be appreciated!

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[RodRecket]

Those should fit just fine. Have the same offset now +10, 5.2 and actually moving closer with AEV +25 offset 5.7 backspace.

For reference I have quadratec hardrock and 285/70r17 BFGs

The MOPAR LCAs have a bend to clear the wheels. Other aftermarket LCAs do not have the bend requiring a negative offset in many cases.

 

[Elkhunter1948]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! My lower control arms have a bend as you said. I will keep this set of wheels and avoid the hassle of shipping them back to Quadratec. I should have posted my question on this forum first.

 

[DesertDog]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! My lower control arms have a bend as you said. I will keep this set of wheels and avoid the hassle of shipping them back to Quadratec. I should have posted my question on this forum first.

I heard the same thing regarding a tight fit. These are exactly the wheels I would like as well for a stock height 2021 JT diesel.
I’m eager to hear how this works out for you. Thanks.

 

[Elkhunter1948]

I called Paul at EPIC Outdoors in Vancouver B.C. to find out what wheel he was using on his Gladiator builds. He said " Fuel Off Road 17"X9"with a +1mm offset. So I sent the Quadratec wheels back, $439 return shipping. I ordered a set of Fuel Off Road wheels 17" X 9", +1 mm offset, Kicker 5 Bronze center, Black rim.

 

[Mac]

What is the backspacing on the fuel 17x9 +1mm offset?

 

[Elkhunter1948]

5.025"

 

[Mac]

Post some pictures when you get them mounted. Curious how much they extend beyond the fenders.

 

[Elkhunter1948]

I just the window sticker for my 2021 Gladiator Rubicon, hopefully I will be trying out the wheel fitment soon. My garage is starting to look like a parts store.

 

[RodRecket]

Just posting this up for reference

I have a 2020 Sport S non max tow

AEV wheels +25 offset 5.72 backspacing with 35x11.5R17 toyo tires

Mopar 2" lift.

Check out threads regarding AEV wheels for the JT. Many are running 35x12.5 and 37x12.5 without issue. The requirement for a negative offset is by aftermarket lift companies running different LCAs. The MOPAR and AEV lift will not require a negative offset. There may be other brands too.

Rubbing elsewhere is typically caused by someone putting on too much tire with not enough lift.

 

[Elkhunter1948]

Paul says they extend past the fender slightly less than an inch. We'll see?
No spacers and no rubbing were my concerns. I can live with an inch.

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