Sahara with 16 inch wheels and no lift...

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07-11-2012 | 01:26 PM

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ElMuff

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Originally Posted by Goofas7070

I give up..........I have 32's now. I would like to know if there is a member here running 16 inch wheels on a JKU with 32 inch tires and no lift. Not stock steel crappy wheels...but aftermarket, properly backspaced wheels. Thanks. Pics would be great.

I am running a 305/70/16 Micky Thompsonson Baja MTZ on 16" Cragers. This is a picture before the lift. I will say it gave a little squatty appearance, but no realy issues with daily driving or mild off roading.

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07-11-2012 | 01:27 PM

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Goofas7070

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Originally Posted by hypeiv

Discount Tires has several different 16 inch alloys that have a 4.5inch backspace. People run 33's on them without issue...

The reason people are so confused is wide 32's are not a very common tire size.... 285/75/16 or 305/70/16 is probably what you are looking for but those are considered 33's... 32.8 to be exact(probably closer to 32 mounted)... Nitto makes a 285/70/16 which would be a 31.7 inch tire (likely just under 31 mounted) <- this would be the closest to OEM size but not a very common size.

Thanks for the info. I really just want something with a taller sidewall and a bit wider vs the stock 18'' set up. I like the look of 15'' wheels but I do not want to fool with scraping or grinding brake parts. I will look into the 305/70/16.

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07-11-2012 | 06:01 PM

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hypeiv

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Originally Posted by Goofas7070

Discount is a forum sponcer on this page and they test fit their 15's to make sure they clear the jeep without modding the breaks... the 15's are 3.75 back spacing so they will stick out .75 inches further than the 16's or 17's (which are 4.5 backspacing)

305/70/16s would likely fit your stock ride fine... worst case you might rub a little off road... A leveling kit would sort it out but if you are worried about warranty you could probably get some bump stops to limit up travel and you won't have to worry about rubbing.

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