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#64 of 195 Re: Lift, Tires, and Rims [rowland08] by kgabehurt Apr 30, 2007 (5:33 am)
Replying to: rowland08 (Feb 27, 2007 1:01 pm) I'm new to this board but would like someone to explain to me if the following scenario is possible. I'm looking at an 07' Wrangler Sahara (2-door) 4WD. The wheel setup includes 18" Aluminum rims and P255/170R 18 tires. I noticed on the Unlimited Sahara (4-door) model the rims/wheels are: 17" aluminum rims and P255/17R17 tires. The wider tires look BETTER. My question is can one get the wider tires on a Sahara but in 18" height? In other words the best of both worlds? Replies to this message: mac24 (Apr 30, 2007 6:09 am)
#65 of 195 Re: Lift, Tires, and Rims [kgabehurt] by mac24 Apr 30, 2007 (6:09 am)
Replying to: kgabehurt (Apr 30, 2007 5:33 am) You can only get whatever options are available. If you want a Sahara with 18" wheels but and a wider tire, then order a Sahara with the 18" wheels option (if that's available, I haven't checked) and while you wait for it to arrive, check with local tire dealers to arrange trading in your new 18" tires for some larger ones. Most tire shops will do this.   If this is a vehicle on a dealer's lot, I'm sure you can negotiate with the dealer to get what you want, but I doubt that it'll be cheap.
#66 of 195 18' WIDER TIRES by kgabehurt Apr 30, 2007 (8:58 am)
If I did in fact do what you suggested doesn't that imply that I'd have to buy wider rims also? I don'k know much about tires but most rims only accomodate one size tire (width-wise) don't they? Thank you for your suggestion mac24. Replies to this message: mac24 (Apr 30, 2007 9:56 am)
#67 of 195 Re: 18' WIDER TIRES [kgabehurt] by mac24 Apr 30, 2007 (9:56 am)
Replying to: kgabehurt (Apr 30, 2007 8:58 am) No, each rim width supports a range of sizes. The different tire manufacturer's sites normally indicate which width rims are suitable for any particular size of tire.
#68 of 195 Tire and wheel by ufo945 May 02, 2007 (4:22 pm)
I'm a new one here. Today I put $500 deposit for my new 2007 2-Door Wrangler X. I will do two upgrades, 3" suspension lift and change tire and wheel to 33X12.5R15(or LT305/70R16). My question is that the backspacer is big enough for this tire? Why Jeep can not offer 8--10" width rim. The widthest rim Jeep offer just 7.5". Thank for your help
#69 of 195 help plz by bushmaster1 Jun 16, 2007 (8:40 am)
Hi i have a year 1993 jeep wrangler and i was wondering if i can put 32ich tires on it with out lifting it? Replies to this message: erickpl (Jun 18, 2007 4:54 am)
#70 of 195 Re: help plz [bushmaster1] by erickpl Jun 18, 2007 (4:54 am)
Replying to: bushmaster1 (Jun 16, 2007 8:40 am) Can you? Yes. Is it optimal for offroading? No.   Consider suspension flex and tires will rub w/o a proper lift. Also, depending on tire width and wheel backspacing, you will likely have rubbing when turning on the road (usually near or at full turn).   -Paul
#71 of 195 Re: Lift, Tires, and Rims [erickpl] by soph321 Aug 09, 2007 (3:42 pm)
Replying to: erickpl (Feb 28, 2007 7:42 am) Hey everyone. I have a 99 Sahara. It's got a small lift in it, and I was wondering what size tires I could get without worrying about rubbing. I was hoping to get 33's. What does a stock Wranger get without rubbing? I only ask because I did not put the lift in, so I wanna be sure it wont rub. Thanks. Replies to this message: erickpl (Aug 10, 2007 6:30 am) rself (Nov 26, 2008 10:43 pm) erickpl (Dec 01, 2008 6:05 am)
#72 of 195 Re: Lift, Tires, and Rims [soph321] by erickpl Aug 10, 2007 (6:30 am)
Replying to: soph321 (Aug 09, 2007 3:42 pm) Questions:   What size lift is it? Pics would help. If tall enough, 33's will fit vertically and be okay offroad when flexing and stuffing the tires up into the fender.   What kind of wheels do you have? If they are stock, you will have issues rubbing at full lock/turn. If they are aftermarket, you're probably better off as they likely have less than the 5.5" of backspacing (smaller number = less 'tucked in' they are).   If you have a shorter lift, say around 3" total, you CAN run 33's, but you may want to extend the bumpstop so they don't fully stuff into the fender when offroad. Otherwise, you risk the tires getting sliced by the metal or the tires destroying the flares/fenders.   I have 4.5" total lift (3.25" suspension and 1.25" body) and run 33's without any problems. I have 4.25" of backspacing and only have a bit of rubbing when offoad at full turn and when flexed.   -Paul
#73 of 195 Hmm by soph321 Aug 10, 2007 (7:45 am)
Cool thanks. I actually don't know how big the lift is, it only looks like an inch or two inches tops. I bought it with the lift already installed. So until I get a bigger lift, I'm going to guess that I'll go smaller. I have American Racing Rims on it, could I at least go with a wider tire? Replies to this message: erickpl (Aug 10, 2007 8:33 am)

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