Need bigger tires, please help
08-19-2011, 01:25 PM
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My two cents:
I have a 2010 Sport that had the 255/75/17 and went to 285/75/17 BFG all terrains. With mine on stock wheels, they rubbed on the front sway bar at full turn so I went with black MB-72's (17") wheels that had what Discount tire calls "-6" backspacing. It's a great black look and there isn't anymore rub! I also bought a terraflex leveling kit. Looks better and maintains much of the factory ride. Now just saving up for a bigger lift!
I have a 2010 Sport that had the 255/75/17 and went to 285/75/17 BFG all terrains. With mine on stock wheels, they rubbed on the front sway bar at full turn so I went with black MB-72's (17") wheels that had what Discount tire calls "-6" backspacing. It's a great black look and there isn't anymore rub! I also bought a terraflex leveling kit. Looks better and maintains much of the factory ride. Now just saving up for a bigger lift!
08-19-2011, 01:29 PM
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ok, I am set on the 285/75/16's. What would be the size to order in these wheels? The whole backspacing/offset/size is kind of confusing 
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/Pr...0073&t_pl=3635
or
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/Me...31&t_pl=102214
I guess what I need to know exactly what numbers/sizes on the rims I need to look for
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/Pr...0073&t_pl=3635
or
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/Me...31&t_pl=102214
I guess what I need to know exactly what numbers/sizes on the rims I need to look for
08-19-2011, 01:35 PM
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Faq's
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...274#post211274
Bolt pattern - You need a 5x5
BackSpace - 5 maximum, but 4.5 or a bit lower would be better if you plan on taller tires in the future.
Width - depends. The tire mfg will list a recommended range in the specs. 8"-10" is fairly common, depending on tire width.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...274#post211274
Bolt pattern - You need a 5x5
BackSpace - 5 maximum, but 4.5 or a bit lower would be better if you plan on taller tires in the future.
Width - depends. The tire mfg will list a recommended range in the specs. 8"-10" is fairly common, depending on tire width.
08-20-2011, 09:46 AM
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08-20-2011, 10:05 AM
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I went around pricing the 285/75/16's and these tire shops are trying to tell me that this size won't fit, even with aftermarket wheels. So frustrating. I think I need to call a 4x4 shop and see if they will mount them for me, if I buy them online.