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JK with 16' aftermarket wheels and 33's

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Old 12-29-2006 | 01:58 AM
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Thumbs up JK with 16' aftermarket wheels and 33's

I thought I would put out a little teaser, as I just received my rims and tires yesterday. I have the spare mounted with the rest to come tomorrow.....

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...m/DSC01711.jpg
Oh yeah If your wondering by time of post "I cant sleep...Due to excitement
Old 12-29-2006 | 02:50 AM
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Check the link - it does not work.
Old 12-29-2006 | 05:12 AM
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Lets try this.....
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=355335
some reason the link works there but not here?????

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Old 12-29-2006 | 01:16 PM
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i like the rims, where'd you get them?
Old 12-29-2006 | 04:38 PM
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There on and pics can be seen at the sec. link They look killer if I do say so my self!!!!!!
Old 01-01-2007 | 11:40 AM
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http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...m/DSC01732.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...m/DSC01733.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...m/DSC01737.jpg

Here are some pictures and some cheezy flex pics......

Brent
Old 01-01-2007 | 12:18 PM
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Question flex pictures

Did you use any type of lift kit with the 33" tire. I want a 12.5" wide tire on stock 17" wheels (Rubi). I am thinking of 35" but yours are nice looking. And if no lift is needed it even more attacrtive. Thanks.
Old 01-01-2007 | 12:41 PM
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That looks hot.

Do you do any 4x4ing.
Old 01-01-2007 | 12:41 PM
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-Yeah I said chezzy that was as much flex as I felt comfortable with

As far as the FC II's go.....first reaction when they came off the truck was "Wow theses look so Bad azz, Buuuutttt they are gonna Howl like crazy!!" At low speed like 2mph you can really feel the luggs but at highway speed they ride out nice.
Noise wise I would say there is alot less howl than expected. I have a buddy that has BFG ATs on a 04' Chevy 2500 HD (same size 285/75/16) and even though I would say the cab noise is far less in the Chevy comparatively speaking. That being said both vehicles (windows Down) with 1 being stock tire noise, and 10 being "God awful" I would give the ATs a 3 and the FC II's a 4. Very acceptable IMHO.

Overall I have about 40 mi' I absolutely LOVE how it looks and Rides!! I do have a few concerns ..... 1. The new tires weigh 80lbs compared to 70lbs for the stock ones, there is a 1"space between the tire and the rubber grommet?


http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...m/DSC01715.jpg

It seems very sturdy but I don't know if I need them to take the stress off the tire carrier?? any input on that would be appreciated.

2. I'm not sure what the backspacing is on these wheels (I'm trying to find out), the tires stick outside of the flairs by 2".....How big of a problem is that??? Is it legal?? I like how it looks but not sure how much of a problem that will be...

3. I'm afraid I will need a 2"BB to clear full flex... with how far the wheels stick out is great because there is no problem lock to lock, for daily driving it fine but when I do get it off road I'm afraid the flairs will take the brunt from the tires.

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...m/DSC01737.jpg


Thanks in advance

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Old 01-01-2007 | 12:42 PM
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No lift............


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