1.5 - 2.5 inch lift questions for tire rubbing
06-19-2017, 08:59 PM
#31
JK Super Freak
BFG make a mud tire (KM2) in 255/80-17 that fit (on my stock in-lifted Jeep) with no trimming or adjusting anything. They were more aggressive and taller and were a great (for me) first set of after OEM tires.
I installed them on a Rubicon, but I think your original springs should give ample clearance for the tires and you benefit by having the factory ride.
Since then I have a small spring lift and adjusted steering stops and now have a larger (285/75-17) set of KM2s that fit with no issues (yet), I also had to re-center my axle, that small shift made a big difference in clearance. When I first put the 285s on I couldn't go over speed bumps with the wheel turned very far without rubbing, then the lift and corrections and fed/rev lock to lock stuffed with no issues.
I did lose a small bit of turn radius, but like you am not a spacer fan and wanted to minimize wear issues created by moving the tire contact patch outwards. Sounds like you may be a good candidate for a set of 58/59 18/19 springs instead of your current setup, will give lift without turning your Jeep into a marshmallow.
I installed them on a Rubicon, but I think your original springs should give ample clearance for the tires and you benefit by having the factory ride.
Since then I have a small spring lift and adjusted steering stops and now have a larger (285/75-17) set of KM2s that fit with no issues (yet), I also had to re-center my axle, that small shift made a big difference in clearance. When I first put the 285s on I couldn't go over speed bumps with the wheel turned very far without rubbing, then the lift and corrections and fed/rev lock to lock stuffed with no issues.
I did lose a small bit of turn radius, but like you am not a spacer fan and wanted to minimize wear issues created by moving the tire contact patch outwards. Sounds like you may be a good candidate for a set of 58/59 18/19 springs instead of your current setup, will give lift without turning your Jeep into a marshmallow.
06-21-2017, 05:03 AM
#32
JK Freak
Thread Starter
In any case, mine rubbed. I am beginning to think the 2dr might have less turning lock than the 4dr since so many people report no rubbing at lock on 2dr but mine clearly rubbed.
I did lose a small bit of turn radius, but like you am not a spacer fan and wanted to minimize wear issues created by moving the tire contact patch outwards. Sounds like you may be a good candidate for a set of 58/59 18/19 springs instead of your current setup, will give lift without turning your Jeep into a marshmallow.
