i have the 1”, 1.5” and 2” lift rods. The 1 and 1.5 ride similarly but the 1.5 helps with clearance. The 2” rides worse and actually causes the tire to rub MORE as the centerline of the wheel is placed closest to the front mudflap

 

Replacing PR’s 1” kit with JR’s 1.5” kit helped. It’s very close but it doesn’t rub anymore. Normal height:

 

Before you fit spacers ensure they are legal in you area. They are outlawed in may places. I would also do a deep dive into their safety. Lots of folks (engineers/mechanics) are not friends of spacers.

 

Are you looking to get off-road with those wheels? I don't think those Vossens (while pretty) are designed for that! Certainly those Ridge Grapplers are good for it though!

 

No with these wheels. I am changing them soon.

 

Sorry to be off topic, but is that the Lucky8 ladder with full-length FR rack? I was worried it wouldn't fit. Please confirm.

 

Vossen are some of the strongest well built wheels out there. If they build for your car they have tested it.

 

If you are looking to switch up this set up message me I might take them off your hands

 

I am facing the same issue, I tried installing BFG 275/55/20 on my Redbourne alston wheels but they were rubbing and I didn't want to trim anything, whats confusing is that even if I raised the defender into offroad mode, it still rubs.

So im not sure if the offset of the wheels is creating this, and would a lift solve the issue (my dealership officially stated that any change in the suspension such as adding lift rods will void the warranty immediately) which sucks as there is no way to lift the defender for bigger tire.

My wheels specs are:
20x8.5
Offset 25
Back spacing 5.730

 

It seems the Offset needs to be 30 & up.