putting a 3.5 in lift on my 2009 jk unlimited need help w/ tire sizes.
07-06-2012, 06:30 AM
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OK so I ordered my lift. now know the size i need. but the one question i have is the spacer size. every thing on my jeep is stock. i never get the time but now i am makeing time. so from looking i need the 5x5" spacers to use my stock rims. or the did i read wrong and need the 5x4.5" ones.
07-06-2012, 10:29 AM
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OK so I ordered my lift. now know the size i need. but the one question i have is the spacer size. every thing on my jeep is stock. i never get the time but now i am makeing time. so from looking i need the 5x5" spacers to use my stock rims. or the did i read wrong and need the 5x4.5" ones.
07-06-2012, 12:50 PM
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If you're buying tires anyway, I'd definitely recommend 35s as well. I just went from a 2" BB to a 3.5" coil spring lift on my '09 Unlimited. I've got 33" Terra Grapplers on there and they look good enough for me to keep until they wear enough to warrant new tires, but 35s will definitely be the way I go next time!
07-07-2012, 01:09 AM
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i got a 2.5 in lift and my stock 255/75/17 were to small. so i got 35/12.50/17. so your 2.5 in lift with 265 are gonna be small and look a little funny. just pay a lil more a go with 35. your jeep will look tougher with bigger tires.
07-08-2012, 06:34 AM
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hello i am putting a 3.5 in lift on my jk 2009 unlimited. and need help with the tire sizes. I am keeping the stock rims and just wan to go bigger. my rims are 16in rims. my original tires were 225/75/16. Am looking at some Mickey Thompson - Baja Radial STZ for them just want to know if they would fit. the size is 265/75R16. If you guys have any other tire types and sizes i would appreciate it. thanks
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07-09-2012, 08:31 PM
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thanks need a little more help
OK I got my lift. gonna put 35" tires on with spacers. I am new at this but my Buddie is gonna help me out but cant get a hold of him. with the spacers i will need two sets right one for front and one for back. and with this high of lift and size tires would i need a steering stabilizer