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Old 07-10-2012, 03:02 PM
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On a 2012 jku what are the largest tire i can put on my jku if i put a leveling kit on it
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Originally Posted by wdashley84
On a 2012 jku what are the largest tire i can put on my jku if i put a leveling kit on it
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Also what is the largest tire i can put on stock 17 inch rims
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Originally Posted by wdashley84
Also what is the largest tire i can put on stock 17 inch rims
As big as you want. I know you can put a 44x19.50x17, but your jeep won't turn them.

Actually up to 35 on stock would be good. the 37 guys will have to answer on those.
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There is no practical limit to how tall the tires can be on your stock 7" rims, but 275 is about the width limit for a good fit. If you just want tall there are some narrow tires with 85 aspect ratio that run almost 35". Your stock gears would suck, though, and the tires would rub the fenders without some lift.
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I run 35's on my stock wheel, alot of people do... but you'll need 1.5" wheel spacers.

35" will rub like crazy offroad. 305/70 is about the limit for a leveling kit.
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I have a friend that has a 2012 jk sport and the biggest he could put on stock without having to do anything to it was 33's he still had to cut a little plastic off to make sure it didn't rub, but he also put new rims and tires so I'm not sure if that would make much of a difference.
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Originally Posted by JKSaharaUnlimitedTX
I have a friend that has a 2012 jk sport and the biggest he could put on stock without having to do anything to it was 33's he still had to cut a little plastic off to make sure it didn't rub, but he also put new rims and tires so I'm not sure if that would make much of a difference.
I agree, 33 would fit fine but with some modifications... I have already done that and I know it.
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From personal experience 285 width on a stock rim will rub on ur sway bar and no were else without a lift and stock rims. And to those saying 35's suck with stock gearing they are tolerable i put my 35's on when I go on trails and yes the crawl factor sux but I have to say I love the look and I love the clearance and the craw factor isn't that bad just don't plan on ever using 6th gear or 4hi till u regear. That is my personal experience. Now I don't know what gearing u have now this is with my 3.21 and the old 3.8 l



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