[Flybynightcru]

Chains are required to at least be in the car in certain mountain pass areas out west

I live in Utah. Yes, they do require chains at times for non AWD, and even AWD vehicles without a "3 Peak Snow Rated" tire. They are only required by law to be carried from October 31 - March 31on the vehicle for commercial vehicles...Chains are a great tool for getting OUT of a bad situation, but a terrible idea to get you INTO one!!! LOL...😎

 

[Flybynightcru]

⚠⚠⚠⚠Don't you think if it were meant to have a wider stance, it would have come like that from the factory??? I always preach about how to improve the capabilities and offroadability while still maintaining driveability and a DRAMA FREE OPERATION on a somewhat fragile and compromised drivetrain to begin with, and wheel spacers have never been part of the equation, but do what you want, axle shafts, bearings and other associated parts that will possibly suffer premature wear and tear ain't cheap!!! JMHO from like 50 years of offroading experience...😎

 

[Flybynightcru]

don't think anything less than 3/4 is worth the time, barely noticeable. But I think it swings the other way very quickly if you go past 1.25 inches and gets wild in a hurry...

Ya, the drama level sure starts swinging that way!!! BTW, what the hell do you need chains for anyway??? You drive a Cherokee, not a Toyota Corolla!!!🤔

 

[Flybynightcru]

I consider myself lucky but we'll see how that goes when I get new tires at the 245/70/17 size

Oh, they're very likely going to rub with spacers, and possibly without since you don't have a full 2" lift. Our 2019's have less clearance in the front lower bumper area than pre 2019's. Very likely going to be a little cutting, trimming, and grinding required...😎

 

[Flybynightcru]

Seriously what ?

You don't know what size your tires are???🤔

 

[Flybynightcru]

I'll have to see what size tire I'm running. I don't know off the top of my head.

Seriously???😳😎

 

[Flybynightcru]

Good luck with all that!!!😎

 

[Flybynightcru]

Let me also add, you've already got a wider stance than any non Trailhawk does...😎

 

[Flybynightcru]

I was hoping to get some insight on wheel spacers, not whether or not I should use them as I know people have opinions both ways, but more focused on size. I know a lot of people here are running 1-2" spacers, but they had rubbing/trimming to deal with due to the size. I am looking for a more subtle approach and was curious if anyone here has any experience with 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch spacers. I found a solid set of 1/2 inch spacers that just use longer lug bolts for $180 for the set of four. Also Crown makes a set of 3/4 inch spacers that have the attached studs/lugs and you would then use lug nuts to attach the wheel and are also reasonably priced, $90 a pair, but my only concern is rubbing. My TH is still so new I cant bring myself to cut on it yet...

My question is, is anyone running 1/2 to 3/4 inch spacers?

If so, did you experience any rubbing that required trimming because as I stated I'm not ready to do any trimming...

I have the HS 2 inch lift and will be putting on 245/70r17 Duratracs hopefully within the week.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

You don't NEED spacers to fit 245/70/17's on a Trailhawk!!! I'm back quiet...⚠⚠⚠⚠😎