17x9 or 17x8.5

[Bayoumojito]

Need your help please, jlu sport. Tires ridge grappler 315/70/17 mopar 2" lift. Wheels? Looking @method mr312. Choices 17x9 -12 offset 4.5 backspace extends right at 3" pass fender or 17x8.5 0 offset 4.75 backspace extends 2 1/4 pass fenders. Anyone running similar specs? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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[DeVoTee]

All depends what on your personal preference... Me..personally I would go with the 8.5, tighter tuck, less crap on the sides & rear fender, better scrub radius.

 

[DeVoTee]

Personal Preference... I would go with the 8.5, tighter tuck, less crap on the sides and rear fenders, betters scrub radius.

The JL/JLU Rubicon's can handle more backspace with the wider axles. AEV is the first to start to provide increased backspace on their new line-up of wheels. Hope other (beadlock) manufacturers start to offer more options.

 

[Bayoumojito]

Personal Preference... I would go with the 8.5, tighter tuck, less crap on the sides and rear fenders, betters scrub radius.

The JL/JLU Rubicon's can handle more backspace with the wider axles. AEV is the first to start to provide increased backspace on their new line-up of wheels. Hope other (beadlock) manufacturers start to offer more options.

Thanks I'm leaning towards the 8.5 i know its only 3/4 poke less but my luck that extra 3/4" would throw some rock my way just wasnt sure on the backspace

 

[Cruzship]

Thanks I'm leaning towards the 8.5 i know its only 3/4 poke less but my luck that extra 3/4" would throw some rock my way just wasnt sure on the backspace

I was looking at the same setup for my JLUR MR312 @ 8.5 w/ 35" tires. Did you install your wheels? If so, are you experiencing any rubbing?

 

[Bayoumojito]

I was looking at the same setup for my JLUR MR312 @ 8.5 w/ 35" tires. Did you install your wheels? If so, are you experiencing any rubbing?

Not yet I've been working out of town. I'll update as soon as i do thanks

 

[blnewt]

You'll have a bit better contact patch w/ the slightly wider 9" running 315s. I went w/ 17x8.5 +10 on 295/70/17s since I don't want any fender poke. Look forward to your setup, those Method sets are a nice choice!

 

[Grover_1]

You'll have a bit better contact patch w/ the slightly wider 9" running 315s. I went w/ 17x8.5 +10 on 295/70/17s since I don't want any fender poke. Look forward to your setup, those Method sets are a nice choice!

Do you have a pic of your Jeep with this setup? I was thinking of going with the exact combination but I too do not want any finger poke

 

[Grover_1]

Do you have a pic of your Jeep with this setup? I was thinking of going with the exact combination but I too do not want any finger poke

Fender! Lol

 

[DeVoTee]

AEV wheels should be out soon???, but they will give you the most backspace and eliminate any POKE.

FYI... AEV has/is developing new wheels that are developed specifically for the JL's new configuration and measurements.

 

[blnewt]

Do you have a pic of your Jeep with this setup? I was thinking of going with the exact combination but I too do not want any finger poke

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/ideal-offset-backspacing-jl.4270/page-8#post-538233

This will be about 15mm out from the new AEV wheels (8.5 +25 offset)

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