Ok Ive seen the arguments for and against spacers. I have an opportunity to get a set of grappler 275/65 18s for like 100 bucks with 60% tread left on them. Seems a good chance to try out a larger tire without plunging 1k bucks into it. So thoughts on getting it to fit.

Spacers 1-1.25" is 120 for the set
Lift kit $500 basically
Anyone have ideas on if the spacers would give enough clearance alone? Is lift the only way to really get that kin of tire in there?

i know a 265/65 18 fits stock basically according to others. this is .5in bigger in both width and height than that.

Also can we reprogram our abs sensors and ecu for the new tire size?

 

The spacers should be fine for that change in tire size. And reprogramming is not necessary. I have a new set of billet alum 1” spacers that I am not using if you are interested.

 

I admittedly don't care for the spacers, pushing tired suspension bits isn't my thing. That being said you will most likely be ok. Each Disco is a little different, some had 0 rubbing with the 265/65 others had significant rubbing.

As far as reprogramming not to the best of my knowledge

 

I have used coil spacers in the past on Jeeps & Land Rovers along with new coil springs to gain lift. I don't think there is anything wrong with spacers myself as long as they aren't over 2inches. On my 99 D2 I have a combo with 2inch HD OME Coils and 1inch Aluminum spacers under the coil spring plates. Since they're only an inch tall you can't even see them. I've got some BFG 275/65R18's on it and I have plenty of clearance.

With coil springs that aren't worn the heck out and sagging there is nothing wrong with spacers. If you're still on the original coil springs I'd measure your clearance and compare your measurements to what a new D2 ride height was. If the sag is more than an inch I'd replace them for some new coil springs. Not only will you gain the needed clearance, but the ride will also greatly improve.

Spacers and worn out coils = ride horrible, and you basically end up sitting at the OEM height.

 

I think maybe i didnt speak clearly. I meant wheel spacers not suspension spacers.

alplinacsi= I could be interested. PM me please. Im in colorado.

 

I take back what I said about it working, that was for spring spacers.

Best I don't mind suspension spacers with fresh springs, shocks etc. I used a 1" spacer in the back to level out the RTE "Gasser look" after I put in a brand new set of their springs.

 

Wheel spacers do not allow you to for larger tires, and for the love of f*ck don't use cheap spacers. If you're getting wheel spacers there are two safe options. One, BORA brand spacers. They'll run you a couple hundred bucks probably. Second, longer studs and spacers that do not bolt on. Cheap spacers break and kill people.

Now, with those tires you'll probably have some rubbing. Not guaranteed, but probably. It may not be a ton, I'm willing to bet it will be drivable, but you'll lose some wheel turning and maybe some articulation without a lift.

 

Wheels Spacers = Used some Spidertrax Hub Centric on a Jeep I had. I had zero problems with them, but anytime I had to have my tires messed with the people would freak out, have me sign waivers or not work on it at all.

Cheap spacers that are not hub centric = stay away from!!!!!! Also make 100% sure to use red loctite on the lugs securing the spacers to the vehicle (Spidertrax came with a tube of it for each spacer).

They never came loose or gave me any issues on my Jeep, but the trouble I ran into getting tires balanced/installed or even warranty work = made em a PITA.

 

Spidertrax makes quality spacers, too. Not sure if they make any for Disco 2s though. If they do that's another brand you can look at.

Hub centric is necessary, but even the cheaper hub centric spacers I would not use. The problem is the Chinese spacers often do not use the grade of aluminum that they're advertised as using and they'll crack and come apart over time.

 

Yeah I don't think Spidertrax does, but a company the H3 guys used (they were red aluminum spacers) were just as high of quality and I am pretty sure I remember some D2 Spacers listed by that company. I'll have to see if I can find the name and post it.