Need new wheels for a BB?
03-25-2008, 07:59 AM
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Need new wheels for a BB?
Ok i'm pretty new to this lift stuff. I've only done one lift on an 06 Grand Vitara.
Ok Heres what i have.
I have the stock wheels, the cheap 16" ones on the base model X. I have added larger tires. 265/75/16 So about a 31"
I am going to buy the Rough Country 2.5BB lift.
I would like to order it with the shocks it comes with.
Do I need to get new wheels?(with or without new shocks?) Will i have rubbing? The tires are not very wide. If i have to get new wheels i will have to wait for a while for funding
Ok Heres what i have.
I have the stock wheels, the cheap 16" ones on the base model X. I have added larger tires. 265/75/16 So about a 31"
I am going to buy the Rough Country 2.5BB lift.
I would like to order it with the shocks it comes with.
Do I need to get new wheels?(with or without new shocks?) Will i have rubbing? The tires are not very wide. If i have to get new wheels i will have to wait for a while for funding
03-25-2008, 08:35 AM
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Anyone have a clue on this? I would like to order before 2pm today so it ships today. I want it by this weekend.
I need to know if I should get with or without shicks and not have to change my wheels.
I need to know if I should get with or without shicks and not have to change my wheels.
03-25-2008, 08:53 AM
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Hello fellow new mexican! haha. Im new to this stuff also but i have been on the forum for a while now and i think i got an understanding for it.
The lift as far as i know only affects the ride height. If your new tires are already on and you dont have any rubbing, i would assume that you will be alright. (feel free to correct me if im wrong anyone)
Good luck with your mods!
The lift as far as i know only affects the ride height. If your new tires are already on and you dont have any rubbing, i would assume that you will be alright. (feel free to correct me if im wrong anyone)
Good luck with your mods!
03-25-2008, 09:21 AM
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I put the RC 2.5 BB on my X and just used the shock extensions because I plan to buy better shocks in the future. I drove mine a week on the stock tires and wheels while I was waiting for my new tire and wheels to come in. Other than looking stupid with the stock 29 inch tires it drove the same with no problems. I added Pro Comp 1079's 16 x8 and DC Mud Country's 285/75/16.
I have an auto with 4.10 gears and plan to change to 4.88's later this summer.
About the lift itself. I started at 1:00 and went for a drive at 3:30. It is very easy to do with just a few hand tools, jack stands and 2 floor jacks.
I have an auto with 4.10 gears and plan to change to 4.88's later this summer.
About the lift itself. I started at 1:00 and went for a drive at 3:30. It is very easy to do with just a few hand tools, jack stands and 2 floor jacks.
03-25-2008, 09:28 AM
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With the RC 2.5" BB you can squeeze 35's in there...however, there seems to be some debate as to whether or not they will rub. Personally, i have the RC kit installed with 295/75R16's runnin' on stock X aluminum wheels. But I have a set of Spidertrax 1.5" wheel spacers to widen out the stance... remember, don't go up unless you go out as well....