Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

275/65R18 Duratracs on 18" sahara wheel

Thread Tools
 
Old 10-05-2012, 01:59 PM
  #1  
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
 
AirJordan613's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 1,389
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default 275/65R18 Duratracs on 18" sahara wheel

Would this tire fit on my stock sahara? According to the specs it shouldn't be any taller then stock but will be a little wider. 32.1" overall diameter on 8" measured rim, rim width range 7.5" to 9". Tread width 9". Thanks.
Old 10-05-2012, 02:03 PM
  #2  
JK Freak
 
Flip94ta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Bath, Oh
Posts: 647
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The wheels are 18X7.5 so it's within GY's specs. I'd love to see some pics since I've considered this size too.
Old 10-05-2012, 03:40 PM
  #3  
JK Super Freak
 
Tripletsi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,208
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Subscribed for pictures.
Old 10-05-2012, 04:56 PM
  #4  
Super Moderator
 
Ryan0260's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hendersonville, Tennessee
Posts: 11,035
Likes: 0
Received 80 Likes on 72 Posts
Default

Yes they will fit. Those wheels are 7.5" wide. I run 35x12.50's on the same wheels and they are fine
Old 10-05-2012, 05:26 PM
  #5  
JK Super Freak
 
blue project's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 1,531
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I do have a leveling kit on the jeep in this pic but yes they will fit. About stock height just a little wider. No rubbing, no issues!

Click image for larger version

Name:	.facebook_-1169995129.jpg
Views:	2090
Size:	83.2 KB
ID:	374624
Old 10-05-2012, 06:10 PM
  #6  
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
 
AirJordan613's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 1,389
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by blue project
I do have a leveling kit on the jeep in this pic but yes they will fit. About stock height just a little wider. No rubbing, no issues!

<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=374624"/>
Do you think they will be good without the leveling kit?
Old 10-05-2012, 06:21 PM
  #7  
JK Newbie
 
Cordur's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have those on mine. You need spacers to fit them at full turn or they will rub on the sway bar. Not a bit deal if they do but just keep in mind that they will. Mine only rubbed on the drivers side on a full right turn.

Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG-20120930-00145.jpg
Views:	1912
Size:	99.9 KB
ID:	374649
Old 10-05-2012, 07:18 PM
  #8  
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
 
AirJordan613's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 1,389
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Cordur
I have those on mine. You need spacers to fit them at full turn or they will rub on the sway bar. Not a bit deal if they do but just keep in mind that they will. Mine only rubbed on the drivers side on a full right turn.

<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=374649"/>
Do you think it's worth it? I'm looking to replace my stock tires but I see a lot of snow in Cleveland.
Old 10-05-2012, 09:34 PM
  #9  
JK Super Freak
 
blue project's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 1,531
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by AirJordan613

Do you think they will be good without the leveling kit?
You should be fine. The kit only give a few inches of height at best. I never had any rubbing ever. There are plenty of people running bigger without issues.
Old 10-06-2012, 06:24 AM
  #10  
JK Newbie
 
Cordur's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

They are a pretty great tire in the snow and on icey roads. We get a fair bit of both in Alberta. They seem to grab nicely on rocks and I'd say they are fair in mud. Not going to be a replacement for a true mud tire, but I think they are about as good as it gets for doing everything really well.

One thing I'm waiting on now is a procal so that I can lower my sensor settings. Should have done this right from the get go. You'll want to run them at a lower pressure than the stock tires and if you'll find the sensors will sometimes come on even at say 32 psi and of course at 15 psi on the trails.


Quick Reply: 275/65R18 Duratracs on 18" sahara wheel



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:23 PM.