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Replying to: rowland08 (Mar 04, 2007 8:10 pm) Keep in mind, I DO have stock rims, but I also have 1.25" wheel spacers behind em - which gives me an effective BS of 4.25". An 8" wheel can handle 12.5" wide tires easily and actually makes a pretty good combination. I don't know anybody with 33x10.5's so can't really address that, but as long as you have sufficient lift, I would THINK they'd work on the stock wheels with minimal rubbing while turning or when offroad. Rubbing occurs in 2 places. 1 - tires to swaybar or spring perches when turning (usually full turning lock). 2 - tires being stuffed into the wheel wells/fenders when offroading. 1 is usually a function of tire width and backspacing 2 is usually a function of tire height in relation to lift height. -Paul |
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I have a 2004 Wrangler SE 4WD without lift. It has factory 15" x 7" Styled Steel wheels with P215/75R15 Goodyear Wrangler. Can I change to 17" by 7 1/2" Chrome Wheels without lift? The tires I would like on the wheels would be either 1)Goodyear Fortera P245/65R17 or 2)Goodyear Eagle P255/60R17. Will these wheels and tires work? and if so what is the best option or is there another option? (note: FYI, the wheels I'm getting free from my brother so I can't change wheels). Thanks.
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Replying to: jeeprookie3 (Mar 18, 2007 11:19 am) Eagles are a performance on-road tire, but if you stay on-road that's not a problem. 
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I'm a newbie to four wheeling and I need an answer to a question about tires. I have a 2006 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited that came from the factory with LT245/75R16 tires 30x9.5 I want to beef it up a little and put bigger tires on it. I was thinking going maybe 32's or 33's do I need to lift my Jeep for tires that big? I have Dana 44 heavy-duty front and rear axles if that matters. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Replying to: jeepgurl (Apr 04, 2007 1:48 pm)
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Replying to: mac24 (Apr 04, 2007 4:12 pm)
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Replying to: jeepgurl (Apr 04, 2007 7:40 pm) Many love the OME (Mac24, tsjay, and I all have it) for its onroad ride (many say better than stock, I agree), and it's nice flexing capabilities offroad. It is pricier, but with lifts, you often get what you pay for. Rubicon Express is another good one. I've also heard many good comments about Rusty's Offroad (located here in AL) having a nice ride and flex. Keep in mind, if you go bigger than 3-4", you have to worry about other issues (drivelines, steering geometry, etc), so a 2-3" suspension lift with a 1" body lift will be a GREAT way to get that Rubicon up in a decent manner. -Paul
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Jeepgurl, great timing. I was browsing the Jeep forums just for the question you had! I have a Jeep Unlimited and also want to "beef" it up. I was also considering 33" tires. A few more questions: - Why a 2" suspension lift and 1" body? Why not just a 3" suspension? - Any issues with driving at higher speeds (60-70mph) with a lift like this? - If I went 33 I was considering the BFG All-Terrain. Any opinions? - AND.. last but not least, for those of you who had your Jeep lifted, what was the overall cost? I'm in the Chicago area... Thanks! 
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Replying to: erickpl (Apr 05, 2007 4:23 am) 
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Replying to: jeepgurl (Apr 05, 2007 7:10 pm) -Paul |
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