tallest tire without lift
03-13-2008, 07:43 PM
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No lift and flat tops
Somewhere on this forum I saw a picture of a JK with Zenon flat fenders and 36 inch tires. Claims no rubbing or clearance issues (hard to beleive) and the lower Center of Gravity was a good look.
I too want to go as wide as possible, and taller too - without a lift. I'm pretty sure it will involve the sawzall and some Zenon's. Maybe AEV will make a "JK Highline" kit like they did for the TJ?
I too want to go as wide as possible, and taller too - without a lift. I'm pretty sure it will involve the sawzall and some Zenon's. Maybe AEV will make a "JK Highline" kit like they did for the TJ?
03-13-2008, 07:57 PM
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If you are putting flat fenders on, I would go with a 33. I have the BFG KM 2's on mine with a 2.5 BB and love them. The tires are 285/70/17's, so 33x11.22. If you are going to keep the stock fenders, I would go with a 32 so you don't rub when flexing it out.
03-14-2008, 06:24 PM
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Your dealer is correct, they COME with that size.
You can go to 33's w/o any mods, 33's only protrude another 1/2"...upto about 285's (11.5's) w/o any wheel spacers or rims with less bs.
Some people need to adjust the turn stop bolts out (Yes, you simply put a washer or two, and not necessarily the same on both sides....you turn lock to lock, and see what's needed, if anything. That tricks been in use as long as I can remember.)
A 1" BL makes room for another 2" of tire diameter to stuff, so if 33's fit stock, 35's can stuff with a 1" BL.
03-14-2008, 08:07 PM
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I have over a half inch before anything rubs on my stock height unlimited(Lift coming soon). 305/70R16 ProComp x-terrains on 16X8 Craggar 5" backspacing. If I had known I would have bought the 315's. Oh well... that would hurried the gear change.
03-27-2008, 09:52 AM
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Based on what TexsDream says he is running then I should be fine with what I am fixing to do. I just ordered a set of Pro Comp Series 7289 size 16x8 and plan on putting on 305/70/16 Firestone Destination MTs
. The wheels have 4.5" backspacing so I should be fine with no lift, at least on the street. Does this seem correct? I will be getting a 2.5 BB, but it may not be at the same time I get my tires put on. Anyone know if there are any problems hitting the front bumper when turning with a 12.5" wide tire and no lift????
03-27-2008, 04:45 PM
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At full flex my rear wheels will rub slightly on the fender flare... but the jeep was twisted to the point where one wheel was over a foot off the ground. Just noticed this a couple days ago. Still no lift yet. (Rear springs came in today... backorder still on the rest untill mid April) I have the 5" backspacing on the wheels. If you go with 4.5" your tire will be outboard 1/2 and inch.. so you may get a little more rub at full flex.
03-27-2008, 06:03 PM
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At full flex my rear wheels will rub slightly on the fender flare... but the jeep was twisted to the point where one wheel was over a foot off the ground. Just noticed this a couple days ago. Still no lift yet. (Rear springs came in today... backorder still on the rest untill mid April) I have the 5" backspacing on the wheels. If you go with 4.5" your tire will be outboard 1/2 and inch.. so you may get a little more rub at full flex.