Best tire for stock JKU Sahara? 275/65R18?
04-14-2012, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by JKJA10
I'm running 285/70R17 Duratracs on stock wheels with 1.5" spidertracs wheel spacers. Spacers are needed.
04-14-2012, 11:43 AM
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04-14-2012, 02:58 PM
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I'd go with the Duratracs. They just seems to keep going in the mud and have been great in the snow and rain. You're going to lose some gas mileage with them as you'll only get them in 10 ply but not enough to fuss over I think. Definitely get some 1.5" spacers as they will rub at full turn.
Spacers look better anyways, but again they add more unsprung weight and will lower your gas mileage a bit more.
Spacers look better anyways, but again they add more unsprung weight and will lower your gas mileage a bit more.
04-17-2012, 11:49 AM
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still researching this option.
did anyone try using the washer method mentioned in the project JK write-ups as a solution to rubbing on the sway bar, instead of going with spacers?
and if so, did they still have rub with articulation?
so many questions...
did anyone try using the washer method mentioned in the project JK write-ups as a solution to rubbing on the sway bar, instead of going with spacers?
and if so, did they still have rub with articulation?
so many questions...
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My recommendation is to buy a set of someone's rubi takeoffs. The stock bf Goodrich tires are much more aggressive looking. Cost is also attractive. I bought my set of five wheels/tires for $850. You will then be left with your set of five which you can sell or keep around for an extra set. I sold mine for $600 so it only cost me $250 to upgrade to the Goodrich ones.