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37's on factory wheels

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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 05:22 PM
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Default 37's on factory wheels

Anyone ever run 37x13.50 mud grapplers on factory wheels? I worry about them rubbing the rear sway bar.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 06:31 PM
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Just the swaybar links? How about the flares. The frame. The rails/steps. The plastic skid. Bumpers. Pinch seams.

Plan on new rims, or new rims plus wheel spacers. Flat flares. A lift. Taller bumpstops. Bunch of trimming. Depends on your build plans...
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 06:35 PM
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Do you have a lift?

I assume you have stock 17" wheels, I would not go over 33x10, especially if you usually go off road. A guy here have 2011 unlimited sports stock and running 255/80/17 BF Goodrich KM2 without any issue.
You may find others running over 11" wide and use wheel spacers to clear rear swaybar end link contact.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 06:59 PM
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I wouldn't do it. A 12.50 would be the widest I would attempt, and you will have to play with the tire pressure to get the tire to wear properly. Also, 3.5" backspacing is really where you want to be with a 37, so expect to deal with rubbing, as spacers won't get your bs low enough with the factory wheels.
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