Lifted JLU Sport Running Stock Rubicon Wheels and 315/70R17 BFG K02 tires without spacers

[cavguy]

Posting to see if anyone on the forum has/had the same setup as me - would prefer first hand experience.

1. Rough Country coil spring 2.5" lift - more like ~3" of lift
2. Stock Rubicon wheels
3. Stock Sport fenders
4. Stock Sport rear spare tire carrier
5. Stock Sport rear plastic bumper
6. Rubicon plastic front bumper
7. Stock axles of course

I want to know if I can fit 315/70R17 K02 tires without a set of wheel spacers to correct the stock wheels offset. I am generally not a fan of wheel spacers. I know the 315/70R17 K02's are ~34.4" in diameter which works in my favor... But can I clear the front control arms and/or frame rails with this tire and wheel combo in a off-road situation (not rock crawling - washboard roads with mild obstacles only)?

Also, wondering if I can fit the 315/70R17 K02's on my stock spare tire carrier, will it clear the rear bumper and allow the tailgate to close?

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[Morbo101]

It may clear but at full turn lock and flex, it might rub. Mine rubbed a bit so i got 2inch spacers and have made a difference. I run a 3.5 inch rough country lift and 35 inch Patagonias withRough country spacers.also bought a tire carrier relocation bracket as my 35 was a 35 per say.

 

[cavguy]

Your setup is the closest I have seen on the forum so far! Were your tires a true 35" tire though? I see the Patagonia Milestar M/T in 315/70R17 Inflated Diameter listed as 34.7.

 

[txj2go]

Posting to see if anyone on the forum has/had the same setup as me - would prefer first hand experience.

Try to find user Crawl Away, I think his setup is somewhat similar.

 

[Steel8083]

My 315s fits with out any issues with tailgate closing. Doesnt seem to be much clearance but mine closed as usual. My wheels have +1 offset dont know if thay makes a difference

 

[Morbo101]

Your setup is the closest I have seen on the forum so far! Were your tires a true 35" tire though? I see the Patagonia Milestar M/T in 315/70R17 Inflated Diameter listed as 34.7.

It didn’t close on the stock tail gate setup so i had to get the two inch riser bracket. I’ve heard som 35s close with stock so i imagined mine was 35 true.

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