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Best Tires for Stock Rims on 08 Sahara Unlimited

Old May 7, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TSLtrek
Why does everyone keep saying that...I'm only seeing a ~$20 each difference between 17" and 18" on the Toyos
Maybe down in the states....but in Canada....big price difference
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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by TripleJeep_99
Maybe down in the states....but in Canada....big price difference
I keep forgetting the internet isn't just for the USA !
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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by TSLtrek
I keep forgetting the internet isn't just for the USA !


It's not!?!?!!




man... used to be that we made fun of canadians, back in the good ol' days of Bob & Doug McKenzie. America-Lite
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Old May 7, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Matador
Hey guys,

I am looking for advice I want something more agressive that is currently on there. Original size is 255/70 R18. I think I can go up to 270/70 R18 without getting a lift.

What tires would you recommend?

I have heard that the Toyo Open Country M/T are a good tire.....what else?
Keep in mind that I want to run my stock rims.



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Installed Goodyear MT/R 275/70 R18 with Kevlar last week with no lift needed on my 2009 JK Sahara. These tires are 33.6 diameter, and they add 4.5 inches in circumference over what the 255/70 R18 Bridgestone Dueler ATs measured.

4.5 inches does not seem to be much, but you can feel the effect of the gear ratio change. One very positive note about the tire upgrade is the JK feels much more stable on the road.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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But what could one get away with for a 4" lifted jeep on 16" rims if they didn't want to use spacers ?
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Old May 7, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by britjk
I'm running the 305/65/18 BFG All Terrain KO on my stock Sahara rims. I did have to install 1 1/2" spacers for clearance. I do have a 2" FT BB lift - but seems to me you could run these tires with no lift. They are 33.8" tall. aren't the Rubicon tires nearly 33's?
Are those stock Sahara rims? How are they black? I think your Jeep looks bad ass but the double mirror
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Old May 7, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by pcarpenter
Are those stock Sahara rims? How are they black? I think your Jeep looks bad ass but the double mirror
Paint or powder coat. If you don't have something nice to say...
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Old May 12, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark923
Installed Goodyear MT/R 275/70 R18 with Kevlar last week with no lift needed on my 2009 JK Sahara. These tires are 33.6 diameter, and they add 4.5 inches in circumference over what the 255/70 R18 Bridgestone Dueler ATs measured.

4.5 inches does not seem to be much, but you can feel the effect of the gear ratio change. One very positive note about the tire upgrade is the JK feels much more stable on the road.
What do you mean? If i went with that size on my JK do I need to get the Speedo adjusted so that it doesnt effect my gear ratio?

I am a noob...so pardon my ignorance!
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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by petenice15
Paint or powder coat. If you don't have something nice to say...
My thoughts exactly - Thanks PeteNice 15
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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark923
Installed Goodyear MT/R 275/70 R18 with Kevlar last week with no lift needed on my 2009 JK Sahara. These tires are 33.6 diameter, and they add 4.5 inches in circumference over what the 255/70 R18 Bridgestone Dueler ATs measured.

4.5 inches does not seem to be much, but you can feel the effect of the gear ratio change. One very positive note about the tire upgrade is the JK feels much more stable on the road.
any pics ?
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