Ideal Tire Width
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Fairly new to the Jeep scene. Wondering what the ideal, or best, tire width size is to put on an 18x9 wheel? Looking to put 2" lift by coil spring spacers and wanted to put some bigger tires & wheels on as well.
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Tire manufacturers will list the recommended rim width for each tire size. For a 9" rim, a 12.5" wide tire will work. I would recommend going to a smaller diameter rim as tires are cheaper. Also you'll need to get the correct backspaced rims (4.5" is the standard) as to ensure your new tires don't rub your jeep.
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I put 285/75/17 Terra Grapplers on my JKUR after a 2" budget boost. They've been a great tire so far, and I have no complaints. Some say they wear fast, but of everyone I know who have put them on Jeeps (not large trucks), they wear fine. I have 10,000 miles on mine so far and they look brand new (I do a 5-tire rotation every 3,000 miles).