Decisions, Decisions.... Does 305/70R17 on AEV Pintlers extend past fender?
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Decisions, Decisions.... Does 315/70R17 on AEV Pintlers extend past fender?
Sorry to create yet another tire thread, but I need help deciding tire size. I have JK 2DR stock set up now which is: 17x8.0 stock rims P245x75R17 tires. They measure 31.5" but more like 30.5" under the jeep.
I have 3.73 gears with 3" lift front and 2 " in rear. (Future plan involves winch and front bumper change) This is a daily driver and weekend wheeler. I have AEV Pintlers on order now. And need new shoes to go on them. My biggest problem is I have to keep the tire under the fender. Japan law requires the tire to be covered by the fender.
I plan on buying Good Year Duratracs but the size decision is where I am on the fence.
Size Width Height Weight Load Range
285/70R 17 11.5" 33" 53lbs D (32" under the jeep?)
315/70R17 12.7" 34.4" 60lbs D (33+" under jeep?)
Is anyone running 315/70R17 with AEV wheels and no spacers? Pictures please (preferable from side and front showing if tire extends past fender). I think the 315/70R17 tire may stick out a small bit with the AEVs but from most pictures I have found can't be sure. Personally, I really want more axle clearance from the ground and think the best option would be the larger tire, but the more practical tire for daily driver may be the 285/70R17. I know the 285/70R17 will fit with no issues and may be better on the gears, drivetrain, mpg, etc.
Thanks!!!
I have 3.73 gears with 3" lift front and 2 " in rear. (Future plan involves winch and front bumper change) This is a daily driver and weekend wheeler. I have AEV Pintlers on order now. And need new shoes to go on them. My biggest problem is I have to keep the tire under the fender. Japan law requires the tire to be covered by the fender.
I plan on buying Good Year Duratracs but the size decision is where I am on the fence.
Size Width Height Weight Load Range
285/70R 17 11.5" 33" 53lbs D (32" under the jeep?)
315/70R17 12.7" 34.4" 60lbs D (33+" under jeep?)
Is anyone running 315/70R17 with AEV wheels and no spacers? Pictures please (preferable from side and front showing if tire extends past fender). I think the 315/70R17 tire may stick out a small bit with the AEVs but from most pictures I have found can't be sure. Personally, I really want more axle clearance from the ground and think the best option would be the larger tire, but the more practical tire for daily driver may be the 285/70R17. I know the 285/70R17 will fit with no issues and may be better on the gears, drivetrain, mpg, etc.
Thanks!!!
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Sorry to create yet another tire thread, but I need help deciding tire size. I have JK 2DR stock set up now which is: 17x8.0 stock rims P245x75R17 tires. They measure 31.5" but more like 30.5" under the jeep.
I have 3.73 gears with 3" lift front and 2 " in rear. (Future plan involves winch and front bumper change) This is a daily driver and weekend wheeler. I have AEV Pintlers on order now. And need new shoes to go on them. My biggest problem is I have to keep the tire under the fender. Japan law requires the tire to be covered by the fender.
I plan on buying Good Year Duratracs but the size decision is where I am on the fence.
Size Width Height Weight Load Range
285/70R 17 11.5" 33" 53lbs D (32" under the jeep?)
315/70R17 12.7" 34.4" 60lbs D (33+" under jeep?)
Is anyone running 315/70R17 with AEV wheels and no spacers? Pictures please (preferable from side and front showing if tire extends past fender). I think the 315/70R17 tire may stick out a small bit with the AEVs but from most pictures I have found can't be sure. Personally, I really want more axel clearance from the ground and think the best option would be the larger tire, but the more practical tire for daily driver may be the 285/70R17. I know the 285/70R17 will fit with no issues and may be better on the gears, drivetrain, mpg, etc.
Thanks!!!
I have 3.73 gears with 3" lift front and 2 " in rear. (Future plan involves winch and front bumper change) This is a daily driver and weekend wheeler. I have AEV Pintlers on order now. And need new shoes to go on them. My biggest problem is I have to keep the tire under the fender. Japan law requires the tire to be covered by the fender.
I plan on buying Good Year Duratracs but the size decision is where I am on the fence.
Size Width Height Weight Load Range
285/70R 17 11.5" 33" 53lbs D (32" under the jeep?)
315/70R17 12.7" 34.4" 60lbs D (33+" under jeep?)
Is anyone running 315/70R17 with AEV wheels and no spacers? Pictures please (preferable from side and front showing if tire extends past fender). I think the 315/70R17 tire may stick out a small bit with the AEVs but from most pictures I have found can't be sure. Personally, I really want more axel clearance from the ground and think the best option would be the larger tire, but the more practical tire for daily driver may be the 285/70R17. I know the 285/70R17 will fit with no issues and may be better on the gears, drivetrain, mpg, etc.
Thanks!!!
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i'm pretty sure that the back spacing on these wheels is something like 4.75" and that'll push a 12.50 wide tire just past the edge but, not enough to make it really look like it. unfortunately, you really have no choice if you want to run bigger tires as anything more and you would have rubbing issues. i don't know how strict the rules are out there but, i would think you'd be okay.
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i'm pretty sure that the back spacing on these wheels is something like 4.75" and that'll push a 12.50 wide tire just past the edge but, not enough to make it really look like it. unfortunately, you really have no choice if you want to run bigger tires as anything more and you would have rubbing issues. i don't know how strict the rules are out there but, i would think you'd be okay.
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THANKS!!! I see they do stick out quite a bit from under the fender. You have no problems off road with these rubbing anywhere? I really like the extra height they give too! I may need to modify my fenders after all.
Don't know if you guys can see these, but here is a link where I have seen a slight modification to the fender to extend them. TIGERAUTO If you click on a picture it will open another window and using the top left buttons you can see all pictures. Pretty sharp looking jeep. I have seen this jeep in person and they don't look half bad.
I just don't want to buy tires and then be dissatisfied wishing I got the 34s.
Don't know if you guys can see these, but here is a link where I have seen a slight modification to the fender to extend them. TIGERAUTO If you click on a picture it will open another window and using the top left buttons you can see all pictures. Pretty sharp looking jeep. I have seen this jeep in person and they don't look half bad.
I just don't want to buy tires and then be dissatisfied wishing I got the 34s.