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HELP! rim and tire combo question.

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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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Default HELP! rim and tire combo question.


ok, now I've searched post after post, but this question is actually a little different. I need an opinion.
I have a 2008 4 door unlimited x. It only has 200 miles on it and i want to wait for a while before putting a BB lift on it.
I want rims and 33" tires with NO rub. and WITHOUT spacers because I, quite honestly, don't want to deal with spacers, and I'm in the woods ALOT and dont want rubbing on full lock turns.
pro comp has a rin i like and i need and opinion on which combo.

Pro Comp Series 8179 Black Powder Coat with Diamond Cut Lip Wheel 17" x 9"
Part Number: 81797973 5 x 5" Bolt Pattern; 4.75" Backspacing
WITH Baja claw radials
33X12.50R17LT
Width 10.0
Width Dia. 32.5

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Pro Comp Series 8179 Black Powder Coat with Diamond Cut Lip Wheel 16" x 8"Part Number: 81796873
5 x 5" Bolt Pattern; 4" Backspacing
WITH Baja claw radials
33X12.50R16LT
Width 9.8
Width Dia. 32.9

which would work? btw, I don't care about the tires sticking out.

thanks guys!

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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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anyone... anyone....Bueller......Bueller......
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 03:48 AM
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PLEASE!!! i need some help with this one so I can get them ordered.
Thank you.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 04:09 AM
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Both should be fine for DD. ........as for offroad....I don't know without a lift you may rub a bit.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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You prob will rub off road on full articulation. But both tires should work fine. By the Way BaltChief Where in Balt are you?
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bodybrdng
You prob will rub off road on full articulation. But both tires should work fine. By the Way BaltChief Where in Balt are you?
Catonsville...
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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yeah, i'm not really worried about articulation yet, just some light trail driving until i can afford a long arm system.

BTW, I grew up on the Eastern Shore of Md.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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MOst guys are running these
Pro Comp Series 8179 Black Powder Coat with Diamond Cut Lip Wheel 17" x 9"
Part Number: 81797973 5 x 5" Bolt Pattern; 4.75" Backspacing
I am as well with no problems..


have we met before?
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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cool! thanks guys. no what I'm doing now!
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