So So Confused man.... stock 18 rims
02-09-2011 | 11:01 PM
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There is a $57 dollar per tire difference on discount tire direct between the 295/70/18's and 17s. So, for about $300 more (5 wheels * $60) you could have the size you want and wheels that fit, without spacers. There are many styles of wheels in the $120 dollar range (some steelies in the $70-80). It doesn't matter to me, as I want a wider wheel anyway. I am staying with the 17's though, 35's are about a 2:1 ratio so it should work great! Check out discount tire direct, they are a sponsor and have great prices as well.
02-09-2011 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Xnight
will definetly be doing a TF 2.5 BB, then the shittiest part is deciding on tires... now i am MORE confused.... i actually like the black steel wheels, but i have a budget of about $2100.00, $500.00 for the BB and the rest is for tires and spacers or tires and rims and NO spacers..... back to the drawing board now!!
As long as my overall wheel diameter is around 34" im fine with that, thats why i was looking at the terra grapplers.
Lets hear it
As long as my overall wheel diameter is around 34" im fine with that, thats why i was looking at the terra grapplers.
Lets hear it
You can get 15" wheels for 50-60/ea. Check out summitracing.com, you'll want 4-4.5 BS. The tires for 15's will be cheaper, plus you don't need spacers. You can also try selling your 18's on Craigslist to offset the cost.
02-09-2011 | 11:06 PM
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well if they are around and feel like helping me out, they already know what i have to spend so..... Here i am, hook me up with what i need, black steel rims with enough backspacing to fit properly with my soon to be installed 2.5 BB.... steering stabilizer too. A number to call them would do too, i also have to consider shipping to east coast.
Also, unless your steering stabilizer is broken, there's no need to purchase another one. 
02-09-2011 | 11:08 PM
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15" huh?... gotta check them out, just mentioned the steering stabilizer cuase i read about getting a better one on one of these threads. And if i could get the coil lift for $600 ill definetlt go that route
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02-09-2011 | 11:22 PM
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The TF 2.5" coil lift comes with everything you need, but i've added an adjustable front trackbar (centers your axle in the wheel well) and adjustable front Lower Control Arms(LCA's), which improve the handling.
Edit: A lot of good info can be found here-- https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ery-Newbie-Has
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02-09-2011 | 11:23 PM
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Just know that with the coil lift, you're going to net more than 2.5"(about 3-3.25"), which will make you more susceptible to ripping the boot on your front driveshaft when flexing offroad(since you have an auto trans). Also, since you have a 2dr, you may need to replace the rear driveshaft down the road. I've put about 15k miles on my 2dr with this lift and haven't had any driveshaft issues yet, but is something to budget for eventually.
The TF 2.5" coil lift comes with everything you need, but i've added an adjustable front trackbar (centers your axle in the wheel well) and adjustable front Lower Control Arms(LCA's), which improve the handling.
The TF 2.5" coil lift comes with everything you need, but i've added an adjustable front trackbar (centers your axle in the wheel well) and adjustable front Lower Control Arms(LCA's), which improve the handling.
02-10-2011 | 06:23 AM
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Well I think your original question was could u run the 295 tires on your stock rim.... Yes u can with spacers... I know some people like the 18 inch sahara rims. I do and will be putting that size tire on my rims for that reason. I did alot of research on this forum and that was the same question that i had. If you really like the rim I would say run em!
Last edited by xxlrg; 02-10-2011 at 06:25 AM.
02-10-2011 | 12:13 PM
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I've got the same dilemma goin on with my Sahara...just got off the phone with Teraflex and was told that I wouldn't have any interference issues running 295/70/17 tires on wheels with 4.5" backspacing when using their original spacer style leveling kit.
Looks like I'll be going with the V-Tec Raptors and Nitto Trail Grapplers in the sizes listed above...last I checked, entire package was going to run around $2,000 or so....for what it's worth! Good luck!
Looks like I'll be going with the V-Tec Raptors and Nitto Trail Grapplers in the sizes listed above...last I checked, entire package was going to run around $2,000 or so....for what it's worth! Good luck!