275/70r18 vs 285/75r18 on sahara wheels with 2.5" lift
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275/70r18 vs 285/75r18 on sahara wheels with 2.5" lift
I have been constantly researching these combinations for about a week now. I'm about to install the OME 2" heavy lift on my JKU, but I am stuck as to which tires I want to install. I only have the 3.21 gears so I'm afraid to go too big, but I also dont want my Jeep to look awkward with tires that are too small. I would really appreciate if somebody could post their pictures of either tire combination or suggest an even better tire size. These two combinations I've been looking at the most. I'm leaning towards the 275's because I'm not sure if I can justify the outrageous cost difference between the two.
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I have been constantly researching these combinations for about a week now. I'm about to install the OME 2" heavy lift on my JKU, but I am stuck as to which tires I want to install. I only have the 3.21 gears so I'm afraid to go too big, but I also dont want my Jeep to look awkward with tires that are too small. I would really appreciate if somebody could post their pictures of either tire combination or suggest an even better tire size. These two combinations I've been looking at the most. I'm leaning towards the 275's because I'm not sure if I can justify the outrageous cost difference between the two.
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275/70r18 on sahara wheels. 2" synergy springs. these pics are from immediately after install and had not settled. i have 1.5" spacers. 3.21 gears are fine with these but at the limit. i will put 295/70r18 coopers on them next year and will regear to 4.10 or 4.56 TDB.
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275/70r18 on sahara wheels. 2" synergy springs. these pics are from immediately after install and had not settled. i have 1.5" spacers. 3.21 gears are fine with these but at the limit. i will put 295/70r18 coopers on them next year and will regear to 4.10 or 4.56 TDB.
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295/70r18s on 3.21 gears for 100,000 miles+ 2.5 teraflex BB. Don't be afraid. It's going to be a bit sluggish but you didn't buy it to win races. I'm a hwy driver I can still use 6th gear on flat roads going 70. You'll never regret getting bigger tires.