RocketMouse

Anyone know what the backspacing is on a set of Jeep Gladiator wheels?
might have a good deal from someone that are basically take-offs. They have 33s on them now and wants to go bigger so I want to see if I can make these work on my XJ.

cruiser54

The bolt pattern is different. You'll need to use adapters. I used late model Wrangler wheels on my old MJ with spacers. Tires rubbed even with a lift.....

RocketMouse

What's your thought on using those?
I've always been a bit leary of wheel spacers because of what they can do to the overall geometry.
But curious as to real world use of them on an XJ.

IJM

All wheel adapters (as far as I know) also function as spacers since there needs to be some metal thickness for the new lugs to go into.

cruiser54

They're fine as long as you torque them.

RocketMouse

@cruiser54 ....what brand spacer do you run and do you like the quality?
Now on to the next task...finding a rear mount tire carrier...ain't no way a 33 is going inside for the spare. Lol

cruiser54

I think I got em off Amazon. They were nice.

Veeb0rg

I ran spacers and JK wheels on my 95 for years. I used rugged ridge spacers and never had an issue with them.

RocketMouse

Cool...looks doable. Now just to look up the bolt pattern spacing on the gladiator wheels and the one on my XJ.
But the looming question I still need to find the answer for is how thick the spacer needs to be for the back spacing.

cruiser54

Just get the adapters.

RocketMouse

right...that's the mission...but how to determine what thickness they need to be. I know the wheels are basically new take-offs of a Jeep Gladiator. But they are not in my possession so not sure how to determine what I need to purchase.

cruiser54

Thinnest they have.

peabody

I used 1 1/2 0r 1 1/4 spacers . Don't forget you have to use 5 x 5 1/2 X5 x 5 adaption . use these with Gladiator wheels and tires , they don't stick out past the stock flares . I did have to grind a litttle on the bottom 2'' of the front fenders

cruiser54

You sure about those numbers?

peabody

Nope . Good catch . Should be 5 on 4 1/2 to 5 on 5 . The 11/4 or 1 1/2 are good on thickness . My apologies .