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Old 05-28-2014, 06:00 AM
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I'm going to be upgrading my Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 245/70/17 to Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 35x12.5x17. Does anyone know if there will be an issue with my stock wheel width or backspacing?
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You'll rub a bit with the stock wheels. Many run 4-4.5" back spacing or wheels spacers. Another consideration, do you have a lift? No lift + 35's, you'll rub over bumps and simple off cambers pulling into/out of parking lots.
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Also if you are just doing it for looks you could put a 1.25" body lift (about perfect size) flat flares you will be fine but offroad you will have problems.
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Originally Posted by Jeepstin12
You'll rub a bit with the stock wheels. Many run 4-4.5" back spacing or wheels spacers. Another consideration, do you have a lift? No lift + 35's, you'll rub over bumps and simple off cambers pulling into/out of parking lots.
Bummer! But good to know! Thanks!
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Also if you are just doing it for looks you could put a 1.25" body lift (about perfect size) flat flares you will be fine but offroad you will have problems.
No not for looks. I do some offroading. It's just that I now need new tires and figured I'd try to take advantage of the rebate and upgrade to a larger sized tire all at once.
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No not for looks. I do some offroading. It's just that I now need new tires and figured I'd try to take advantage of the rebate and upgrade to a larger sized tire all at once.
you could always do a 2.5 budget boost lift and that would get you the room for the 35s
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