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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Hey Guys I don't no why i have a hard time to understand this
but it is was it is...Could someone please help me...I want to buy
new wheels & tires...I have the 17" rims (17.8) and for tires
BFG KM2-255/75/17 (32"high)...I am not going to put any lift kit
this year...I want to order Ultra Motorsport Rogue wheel 17 x 8...
To get a taller tire ( 33" ) will i have any problems whatsoever...
Any help would be much apreciated...Thank you Guys...
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 08 R R Unlimited
Hey Guys I don't no why i have a hard time to understand this
but it is was it is...Could someone please help me...I want to buy
new wheels & tires...I have the 17" rims (17.8) and for tires
BFG KM2-255/75/17 (32"high)...I am not going to put any lift kit
this year...I want to order Ultra Motorsport Rogue wheel 17 x 8...
To get a taller tire ( 33" ) will i have any problems whatsoever...
Any help would be much apreciated...Thank you Guys...
A 33" tire depends on BS of the Rim and width of 33" tire you go with.

Things to look at:

1) The Backspacing the Motorsport Rogue Wheel is look for backspacing between 4.5 to 5" and you should have no issues rubbing lock to lock in the front wheels.

2) However, the amount of backspacing on the wheel will influence the width of your Tire you go with. if you go with a 33x12.5R17 I would consider 4.5BS so you don't rub lock to lock in the front. If you go for a 11.0 to 11.5 Wide tire then 5" BS should be good. Also, BS less than 4.25" and the wheel sticks way out away from the fender and I am not sure what ONT laws are for amount of distance the tire can stick out from the fender.

3) If you do go off road just be warned a 33x12.5R17 will rub during off-road flexing on the rear stock fender's with 4.5 BS rim (Experience).

4) If you are just considering a 33" tire and when you have the funds for a lift I would look at a 2-2.5" lift for clearance of tires during off-road flexing.

Also, do a search on Backspacing there are a few good threads on it!

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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Why don't you buy the BFG KM2 33" 255 80 R17
You can keep your stock rims. I have these tires.
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