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Jeep Wrangler Tires and Wheels

193 messages,  Last post on Sep 26, 2009 at 5:22 AM

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#151 of 193
tires and wheels by bambam10
Jan 10, 2009 (7:27 pm)
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I have a 2008 jeep wrangler x I have not done anything to it. I was wondering what size tires and wheels I can put on it with out haveing to lift it?
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Have I measured right? by mgarvie
Feb 04, 2009 (4:28 am)
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I have an 06 Sport with, yuck, hubcaps! I wanted to get new rims and tires and wanted a second opinion if they will really fit. I don't go off road but do a lot of highway driving so I'm not going taller.
 
wheels 15x8 with 3.68 backspacing
 
tires 265/75R15
 
Am I OK here?
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Re: Have I measured right? [mgarvie] by erickpl
Feb 04, 2009 (5:14 am)
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Replying to: mgarvie (Feb 04, 2009 4:28 am)

3.68" BS seems kinda high for a tire of that dimension if I'm reading it right. I have 33x12.5" and have 4.25" and would prefer to be at 4". In case you didn't know, the higher the BS number, the more 'tucked in' a wheel will be. So a 5.5" BS wheel will be tucked nicely (stock wheel) whereas a 3.75" BS wheel will stick out a bit more.
 
They should fit just fine, but may stick out a bit more than you want them to. It will be noisier as less tire will be muffled by the fender, and I guarantee you will be kicking up more water/dirt/grime on the highway...
 
Not advising against it, just advising on what you can possibly expect.
 
-Paul
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Re: Have I measured right? [erickpl] by mgarvie
Feb 04, 2009 (12:05 pm)
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Replying to: erickpl (Feb 04, 2009 5:14 am)

I've been so concerned about the tires rubbing I didn't think about how far they would stick out. Guess I'll look around for something with a little more backspacing.
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Re: Have I measured right? [mgarvie] by erickpl
Feb 05, 2009 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: mgarvie (Feb 04, 2009 12:05 pm)

More backspacing = lower number.
 
Less backspacing = higher number.
 
If you go with something about 3.75-4" you should be good, even if you go up in tire size a bit. 3.68 just seems a bit odd to me.
 
Here's 4.25" of backspacing with 33x12.5" tires.
 

 
3.68 would stick out about a half inch more, but keep in mind my tires are 12.5" wide (wheels are only 8" wide).
 
-Paul
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Re: Have I measured right? [erickpl] by mgarvie
Feb 05, 2009 (12:22 pm)
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Replying to: erickpl (Feb 05, 2009 6:07 am)

Seems like everywhere I look the backspacing is somewhere between 3.25 and 3.75. I guess I'll just suffer through wet elbows when ever I run through a puddle with my arm out the window. Even though I think I've seen them all, can you recommend a web site for rims? I've been trying to get a 15x7 or 15x8 in a black gloss finish.
 
Thanks for the help!
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Re: Have I measured right? [mgarvie] by erickpl
Feb 06, 2009 (6:02 am)
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Replying to: mgarvie (Feb 05, 2009 12:22 pm)

WAY too many to specifically mention any in particular. You looking for alloy or steel?
 
-Paul
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Re: Have I measured right? [erickpl] by mgarvie
Feb 07, 2009 (4:13 am)
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Replying to: erickpl (Feb 06, 2009 6:02 am)

I've narrowed my choice of rims down to a couple. They're gonna have to stick out a bit but I can always get bigger fender flares if it's a problem. Now I have a bit of confusion on tires. As I understand it, 31's will fit without a lift or modifying the fenders, but it sure seems close to the top of the current plastic fender flare. Will I have any problems with them rubbing going over bumps? Also, with either 30 or 31 inch tires, what issues will I have with the spare? Am I looking at buying 5 tires either way I go?
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Re: Have I measured right? [mgarvie] by erickpl
Feb 09, 2009 (6:02 am)
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Replying to: mgarvie (Feb 07, 2009 4:13 am)

30 or 31's won't be a problem with stock suspension/height. If 31's look closed, you may have older springs and they are sagging a bit.
 
30/31's will fit the stock tire carrier w/o issue. 32's and 33's may be a problem width/height wise if you are on stock wheels. An aftermarket tire carrier would likely be your safest bet in protecting your tailgate.
 
-Paul
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Which tire for '05 X by brandon05
Mar 20, 2009 (10:12 pm)
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Which tires should i put on my wrangler?
 
-Wrangler MT/R w/ Kevlar
-Wrangler DuraTrac
 
or should i go with some BF Goodwrichs?
 
and can i put 33" tires on my jeep. I have a 2" lift on it now and i have 32" tires, but can i add that extra inch and not rub?

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