17" AEVs and 285 DuraTracs
11-09-2011, 05:55 AM
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17" AEVs and 285 DuraTracs
Good Morning,
I have a host of mods planned and I am trying not to make a mistake out of the gate.
First Mod: Wheels
Can I run a set of 285/70/17 Duratracs on AEV Pintler wheels in 17x8.5 (with +10mm offset) and not have any suspension issues? If I ran stock Rubicon tires on those wheels would it look like a "Stomper"?
Second Mod:
I am thinking about the AEV bumper, but read that it is almost 100 pounds. That seems a bit heave versus the 30 pound stock piece. Is the extra 70 pounds worth it, or should I be looking at something else? As of now I am probably not going to winch.
I have a host of mods planned and I am trying not to make a mistake out of the gate.
First Mod: Wheels
Can I run a set of 285/70/17 Duratracs on AEV Pintler wheels in 17x8.5 (with +10mm offset) and not have any suspension issues? If I ran stock Rubicon tires on those wheels would it look like a "Stomper"?
Second Mod:
I am thinking about the AEV bumper, but read that it is almost 100 pounds. That seems a bit heave versus the 30 pound stock piece. Is the extra 70 pounds worth it, or should I be looking at something else? As of now I am probably not going to winch.
11-09-2011, 06:20 AM
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You should be fine! The pintlers are about 4.75" of back space and it would be a perfect setup for a stock rubicon. You might rub a little disconnected, but not that bad.
I ran 17x8 Mojave Teflons with the same tires on stock height and no problems at all!
Here is a picture of when I first got the tires/rims mounted and no lift:
Here it is again, but with a 2" BDS Budget Boost:
I ran 17x8 Mojave Teflons with the same tires on stock height and no problems at all!
Here is a picture of when I first got the tires/rims mounted and no lift:
Here it is again, but with a 2" BDS Budget Boost:
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11-10-2011, 02:00 AM
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Good Morning,
I have a host of mods planned and I am trying not to make a mistake out of the gate.
First Mod: Wheels
Can I run a set of 285/70/17 Duratracs on AEV Pintler wheels in 17x8.5 (with +10mm offset) and not have any suspension issues? If I ran stock Rubicon tires on those wheels would it look like a "Stomper"?
Second Mod:
I am thinking about the AEV bumper, but read that it is almost 100 pounds. That seems a bit heave versus the 30 pound stock piece. Is the extra 70 pounds worth it, or should I be looking at something else? As of now I am probably not going to winch.
I have a host of mods planned and I am trying not to make a mistake out of the gate.
First Mod: Wheels
Can I run a set of 285/70/17 Duratracs on AEV Pintler wheels in 17x8.5 (with +10mm offset) and not have any suspension issues? If I ran stock Rubicon tires on those wheels would it look like a "Stomper"?
Second Mod:
I am thinking about the AEV bumper, but read that it is almost 100 pounds. That seems a bit heave versus the 30 pound stock piece. Is the extra 70 pounds worth it, or should I be looking at something else? As of now I am probably not going to winch.
I can't wait to see the pics... I am going to be getting some new wheels and tires this coming spring and can't wait...
You should be fine! The pintlers are about 4.75" of back space and it would be a perfect setup for a stock rubicon. You might rub a little disconnected, but not that bad.
I ran 17x8 Mojave Teflons with the same tires on stock height and no problems at all!
Here is a picture of when I first got the tires/rims mounted and no lift:
Here it is again, but with a 2" BDS Budget Boost:
I ran 17x8 Mojave Teflons with the same tires on stock height and no problems at all!
Here is a picture of when I first got the tires/rims mounted and no lift:
Here it is again, but with a 2" BDS Budget Boost:
Or I am just to old to see it that well.
