Well i need to put 35''x12.50x20'' on my stock rims. i need to know the size of the spacers i need to avoid wheel rubbing. A friend of mine has an 09 and has 17'' wheels and when he installed the 35''x12.50.17'' stock rims the tires didnt even move because they rubbed so hard. i can feel that there will be rubbing so i need to make sure everything will be fine when i get the tires. any help?
thanx

 

They should fit without wheel spacers. Some people on here are running them that way... I'm sure they'll chime in.

 

I think it's also going to depend on how you plan on getting the 35's to fit (level lift, lift kit).

 

I just put on a 2" Tuff Country level kit and 285/65 R20 BFG AT's this last week. That size is 34.6" in diameter and 11.2" wide. I have one area that rubs on the inner plastic fender guard on the driver's side where the is an outpouching of plastic (I assume to make the plastic shield more rigid as there is nothing behind it). I doubt 35 x 12.50's would fit without a lift.

 

I'd take off that lower plastic valance under your bumper, that will give you enough clearance so your tires won't rub. Buy the Bilstein struts and set them to 1-1/2" above stock height and call it good. Again, I dont think you need wheel spacers, they'll just push your wheels out further and cause more problems when you try and turn.

 

i already have a 3.5" lift Kore Suspension, i am just worried its gona rub in the upper arms. am i wrong?

 

I'm pretty sure they're going to rub. I know there is a guy on here with aftermarket 17's with a neg offset and he still needed spacers so I'd be willing to bed you will too. I'm not sure how much space you'll need, but you'll need some. If you can't find out from anyone on here, you might just have to wait until you go to put the tires on...lol

 

I can only contribute my own experience....
I put on Nitto trail grapplers, 33" tire, 2.5" leveling kit, and they still rubbed. Unfortunately i dont know what size spacer my tire guy used

It can depend on the tread on the tire itself too, because for me it was the rock ejection shelves on the outside of the Trail grappler that was bumping against the control arm. Your results may vary.