Will I rub?

[Tacobuster]

I have a sport with the max tow package. I measured the steelys on it to be only 30" tall!

I plan on going with 20x9 6 inch offset and 33X12.50R20 tires.

Will it rub, will i need spacers, Can it still tow?

Links:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Rims-Fit-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-SRT8-Polished-Wheels-9082/283263900862?epid=1523295367&_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item41f3d81cbe:g:W9kAAOSw5PleT~4L:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!33781!US!-1&enc=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&checksum=2832639008629fa729059ca448c793b5a867087ecf65

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[Renegade]

Those are +34 offset, so you may be ok if you stick with 33” tires. Factory offset is +44, so you’re moving the tire out 1 cm.

 

[GladiatoRic]

I have a sport with the max tow package. I measured the steelys on it to be only 30" tall!

I plan on going with 20x9 6 inch offset and 33X12.50R20 tires.

Will it rub, will i need spacers, Can it still tow?

Links:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Rims-Fit-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-SRT8-Polished-Wheels-9082/283263900862?epid=1523295367&_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item41f3d81cbe:g:W9kAAOSw5PleT~4L:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!33781!US!-1&enc=AQAEAAACUBPxNw+Vj6nta7CKEs3N0qUmFrHL49mHGnj0USMCqCedKWrPb1i5QYIz6DwJghdneBBQijrNKgM/w6o265HiHf3+uOZxUdB1dPNns0J2wHaCN3tJxMQntseovEZyJVmv/YIF9TBP2MGGr19obwUL+dERYDV/LCluKtovgK2VhDbGFjdRd2yxYLa163Rm0APYtKf4ody7VKx4hp4uSWcA0CgpmGSoncpfdv9Pr/XkKBZg4oE/IgyHiRaHaDhh+WQ8q1PR1+dSZcgvIxeSjZ+S/1Haa23gJ6vBqe5hXrM3fbku+Bb7qBZGVtL7qmpmFs1RyPjs3oLRKwr2s886YWIfIg34mKivWzExDaLZoOEGSR5QzmNej7yKDu0FTXjmMgDvKCkURJZ41l+XZfCpK4VQpNX/LgP4b3I+zJVmr7Q3BOGvbG6akySzFt+9mf/fIi33y9NKYUwwDc2PRRyQL67ApN7zAcRmWO1vQASlby/QzcBxQXHvPzpSFQXuNP8QBhWFJBQqThoTR6u6ScFpYMeWYyLuR2qTm9LZLgAKngtsY5Nfr3vhLEpOrip08xoDlVVZGsV8Ge0Pd40pjO/fpWc1JVY2yS05juXUMZBvur4qNK8G36zGY2ImcrSLdJzVIDCd4UvonKwDjOOQbh2/3UWnZKuj74/63yuIDPG47rS+FkDoJdPq6aiwNTyFNHOWq33rJjpxbWWRfBhErUewdLJlXKeltUfEr1615mvtij4pCMhaNYhXTfnJcUzU7rQ4ZuqC1IoIXGVHDIG6vHkR/dN98bg=&checksum=2832639008629fa729059ca448c793b5a867087ecf65

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You will be totally fine. You can remove the plastic air dams between the bumper and fender if it’s close to prevent rubbing while fully flexed with sway bars disconnected. Here’s my sport max tow with 35” x 12.5 MTs no lift, air damns removed and with 33’s and a 1.5” chop. The max tow fenders are much wider than rubicon accommodating wider wheels and tires.

 

[Tacobuster]

You will be totally fine. You can remove the plastic air dams between the bumper and fender if it’s close to prevent rubbing while fully flexed with sway bars disconnected. Here’s my sport max tow with 35” x 12.5 MTs no lift, air damns removed and with 33’s and a 1.5” chop. The max tow fenders are much wider than rubicon accommodating wider wheels and tires.

I think you just sold me on 35"s
Thanks.

 

[Digger70]

I think you just sold me on 35"s
Thanks.

Have you thought about the Kenda Klever 35x10.50 tires? https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/kenda-klever-r-t-kr601-35x10-50r17.28656/

 

[Tacobuster]

Those look ok. I am going for more width and the mudder look.
I measured 35" and that only leaves me 2" of fender gap in the front. Ric's Pic looks to be double that.
Am i missing something?

I might try these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-New-RDR-Red-Dirt-Road-RD-8-MT-35X12-5R20LT-121Q-10PR-Tires/362828576305

 

[Digger70]

Those look ok. I am going for more width and the mudder look.
I measured 35" and that only leaves me 2" of fender gap in the front. Ric's Pic looks to be double that.
Am i missing something?

I might try these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-New-RDR-Red-Dirt-Road-RD-8-MT-35X12-5R20LT-121Q-10PR-Tires/362828576305

They're not going to measure out at 35". After they're mounted and the weight of the Jeep on them they will probably be 33.25" or close to 34" if you're lucky, all depends on the brand. You measure from the ground to the center of the hub and multiply by 2 and that's your height. Or put a level on top of the tire and measure in between.

 

[bgenlvtex]

6.3" backspacing? Yes will rub like the proverbial mofo

 

[Digger70]

Simple Tire has some other choices for less than those RDR tires and if you register for free you get a discount.
https://simpletire.com/catalog?widt...&zip=16830&sort=price&order=asc&query=catalog

There's also Discount Tire Direct https://www.discounttiredirect.com/...5-12.5-20?q=:price-asc:&sort=price-asc&page=0

 

[Tacobuster]

Thanks for the links!

 

[Jimmy]

I like the wheel and tire comparison tool at this page: http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp Put in what's stock on the left and the new pair on the right, and it'll give you feedback on clearance, etc.

 

[Tacobuster]

Thats pretty helpful thanks. I am going back to 33"s now.

 

[Renegade]

6.3" backspacing? Yes will rub like the proverbial mofo

 

[GladiatoRic]

Thats pretty helpful thanks. I am going back to 33"s now.

Here’s the 35’s on my sport with a 1.5” front (sold as 2” but you remove the 0.5” stock spacer) coil spacer. Easy install and under $100. Much more trail worthy with an improved approach angle and 1.5” of pumpkin and belly clearance. I’ve fully flexed, albeit with the sway bars still connected, without any rubbing. Only the max tow wider fenders can clear 35” bfg MTs on stock wheels.

 

[Tacobuster]

Here’s the 35’s on my sport with a 1.5” front (sold as 2” but you remove the 0.5” stock spacer) coil spacer. Easy install and under $100. Much more trail worthy with an improved approach angle and 1.5” of pumpkin and belly clearance. I’ve fully flexed, albeit with the sway bars still connected, without any rubbing. Only the max tow wider fenders can clear 35” bfg MTs on stock wheels.

Stop it, sticking with 33's.
33's, 33's, 33's, 33's......

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