rubican!

I would like to ask you guys one last time do you even need a lift to run these tires?? I read some where that they didnt rub at all and then i read somewhere else they rubbed at full stuff. Ive already bought my kit but this was the tire iw as plannign on running and if thats the case then i might want to send the lift back? im jsut alittle confused. I mean wouldnt a rim with 4.5 BS make these tires not rub at all?

08UnlimitedSahara810

You should be fine. IMO, that tire would be to small with any lift. I have the 305/70/17 and feel that they look too small for the lift. Should have just done the 35" tire from the start.

I am very happy with my lift. I really like the stance it has now and the feel of the additional height. I say go with a bigger tire and stick with the lift.

rubican!

Would you need alift if you went with the 305 70 r 16? and does anyone know if an 8 inche wide wheel is ok with htat tire causei cant find the rim width requirments anywhere

08UnlimitedSahara810

The rim width I cannot comment on because I really don't know. My 305/70/17's are a 34" tire and would not fit without the lift.

dpoelstra

Backspacing is not the issue with the rubbing on that tire (33 inch). At full stuff (meaning sway bar disconnected and the spring fully compressed with the other spring fully extended) that sized tire will hit the fender flare, which is no big deal unless you are turning, at which time the treads will try to rip off the flare.

The question is how often do you intend to fully stuff the tires?

If you plan on that type of offroading, you will want a bigger tire (35 inch) and a 4 inch spring lift.

you will be fine for everyday normal driving, and some light to medium off roading.