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Carl D.
I'm currently running 2023 Gladiator Stock Rubicon Wheels on my 20 Gladiator with 1.75" wheel spacers. I'm interested in the Quadratec Baja Extreme 2 Wheels 17x9 with 4.75 back spacing, eliminating the wheel spacers. How close is that to my current set up and will those work. I want to keep the same stance. Also which black lug nuts and tpms sensors due you recommend for my 2020 Gladiator
Short answer:
If you switch to these wheels and remove the spacers, your stance will remain virtually identical to what you have now. You are essentially replacing a "narrow wheel + spacer" combo with a "wide wheel + correct offset" setup, which is much safer and more stable for off-road use.
How that works
Your current 2023 Stock Rubicon Wheels have a backspacing of approximately 6.0 inches. By adding a 1.75-inch wheel spacer, you have effectively reduced your "effective backspacing" to 4.25 inches. The Quadratec Baja Xtreme II has a fixed backspacing of 4.75 inches.
Stance Change: Because the backspacing is 0.5 inches higher than your current "spaced" setup, the mounting surface of the wheel moves inward. However, since the Baja Xtreme II is 1.5 inches wider (9" vs 7.5") than your stock wheels, the outer lip of the wheel will actually end up in nearly the exact same position relative to your fender flares.
Tire Clearance: You will gain more internal clearance for wider tires (like 12.50s) because of the wider rim width, which helps prevent the "ballooning" effect of wide tires on narrow stock rims.
Lynx 23 Piece Spline Drive Wheel Lug Nut & Socket Kit
Mopar Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor for 2021 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT with a Build Date After 6/5/21
If you switch to these wheels and remove the spacers, your stance will remain virtually identical to what you have now. You are essentially replacing a "narrow wheel + spacer" combo with a "wide wheel + correct offset" setup, which is much safer and more stable for off-road use.
How that works
Your current 2023 Stock Rubicon Wheels have a backspacing of approximately 6.0 inches. By adding a 1.75-inch wheel spacer, you have effectively reduced your "effective backspacing" to 4.25 inches. The Quadratec Baja Xtreme II has a fixed backspacing of 4.75 inches.
Stance Change: Because the backspacing is 0.5 inches higher than your current "spaced" setup, the mounting surface of the wheel moves inward. However, since the Baja Xtreme II is 1.5 inches wider (9" vs 7.5") than your stock wheels, the outer lip of the wheel will actually end up in nearly the exact same position relative to your fender flares.
Tire Clearance: You will gain more internal clearance for wider tires (like 12.50s) because of the wider rim width, which helps prevent the "ballooning" effect of wide tires on narrow stock rims.
Lynx 23 Piece Spline Drive Wheel Lug Nut & Socket Kit
Mopar Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor for 2021 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT with a Build Date After 6/5/21
Carl D.
Are these steel or alloy
They are manufactured from cast aluminum alloy.
Greg O.
Will these fit a 2016 four door JK with a 2.5 AEV lift and 285/70r17 tires?
Yes, they do.
Randy W.
Are these raw aluminum?
The Quadratec Baja Xtreme II Wheel is not raw aluminum.
Robert J.
Will these fit on a 255/75 R17? I have a 2007 jk 2 door with no lift...yet
Yes, they will fit. Thanks for your inquiry.
Joshua F.
Hi - looking to mount BFG KO2 315/70R17s on these with stock 2023 Wrangler Rubicon suspension. What sort of considerations should I be thinking of? Rubbing? I don’t plan to do major off-road, mostly unimproved roads and light trail work. No rock work.
The backspace will allow those tires to mount without rubbing. Tire tread will likely be partially uncovered by the factory fender flares. Thanks for your inquiry.
Keith F.
I have 2016 Jeep Wrangler 4 door Rubicon, I am putting on a 2.5 AEV with lift with AEV Geometry Correction Brackets. I would like to run a 35x12.5x17 tire size is 4.75" offset enough to ensure that I do not have any rubbing issues.
Yes. That backspace should be enough that you will not experience a turning radius issue. If off-roading with extreme articulation we would encourage a larger lift, but for light trails and all daily driving, you should be clear of rubbing. Thanks for your inquiry.
Russ B.
I have a 2018 JKU Rubicon Recon and am adding an AEV dual sport 2.5” lift. Will these wheels work with 315/70R/17 tires without wheel spacers?
Thanks.
35" diameter tires on wheels with 5.2" or less back space should fit nicely with the amount of lift. The Baja Xtreme is 4.75 of backspace. Thanks for your inquiry.
Ryan M.
I'm sure you get this kind of question all of the time, so sorry in advance. Will this 17x9 rim fit a 275/75/17 tire? I've looked all over the web and find conflicting info everywhere I look.
Thanks,
Ryan
That size tire will be okay fitting on the 17x9 wheel. Most brands of tire state a recommended rim width range of 7.5"-9.5" and up to 9" wide for LT tires. for that metric specification Thanks for your inquiry.
Q M.
Will Baja Extreme II with 305/65/17 on a JL sport fit without rubbing?
Yes, it will. Thanks for your inquiry.