Big Wheels!

Hey all - I've got some nice 33's on my 65 CJ5 (put on by PO), but when cutting the wheel, they rub (a lot)... any ideas for some kinda spacers or something? Like the look of the big wheels, but...

 

I used ones similar to these on my 70 to put my big wheels on.

http://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Spacer-Spidertrax-1945-1986-WSH003/dp/B0035HG9H8

I found mine on e-bay a bit cheaper, for all 4 wheels (I needed a 2" spacer for the rims/tires I've got, yours may very well be different.)

Usually you can search for "5 X 5.5 Wheel Spacer" on google, and you'll get plenty of hits.

 

Or adjust the steering stops. Doesn't help you turn any sharper but keeps you from rubbing.

 

Might also try a google search as this has been covered ad nauseum....

 

I run 1 1/2" spacers with 33x12.50's and they do fine. got mine from ebay!

 

Wheel spacers are fine but it is just about the last place I would go cheap.

 

there are adjustable stops on the axle knuckles. if you cant get them out far enough just ude longer bolts

 

yea 33" look nice but without using spacers its a pain just to get into parking spaces. always rubbing springs

 

I had 35 12.50 BFG's on my A1 with Eaton 15x10 that I had made minimum backspacing (3.5") and one of the tires rubbed on the spring. I thing a set of these and 33's and you should have no problem. They are $59 each with 3.75" bs and cost you an additional $20 for the .25". But spacers need to be replaced something like every 2 years? This seems cost prohibitive IMO. The only spacer I have is on my spare tire carrier now! I switched to 33 10.50 BFG's on 15x8 Eatons with the 3.75 bs and have no issues now.