Help with very small lift.
06-14-2007, 12:26 PM
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found a 285-70-17.
how will that compare with the 285-75-16...fairly close in total size?
seems the sidewall is a tad shorter, but might be a little better for onroad handling and the bigger will would probably compensate for the difference, but will it compensate too much and make it so big that it rubs more than the plastic guard trim will fix?
how will that compare with the 285-75-16...fairly close in total size?
seems the sidewall is a tad shorter, but might be a little better for onroad handling and the bigger will would probably compensate for the difference, but will it compensate too much and make it so big that it rubs more than the plastic guard trim will fix?
06-14-2007, 12:31 PM
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found a 285-70-17.
how will that compare with the 285-75-16...fairly close in total size?
seems the sidewall is a tad shorter, but might be a little better for onroad handling and the bigger will would probably compensate for the difference, but will it compensate too much and make it so big that it rubs more than the plastic guard trim will fix?
how will that compare with the 285-75-16...fairly close in total size?
seems the sidewall is a tad shorter, but might be a little better for onroad handling and the bigger will would probably compensate for the difference, but will it compensate too much and make it so big that it rubs more than the plastic guard trim will fix?
06-14-2007, 12:34 PM
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I did forget to mention that a smaller rim size will help in off-road handling. However, the 1 inch dif will not dramatically change any handling. In fact, many of our forum members are running 17"ers with 33s. Your tire size would wind up being 33". You can calculate it here: http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html
06-14-2007, 12:56 PM
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we dont do much offroading except some easy trails and a few muddy places so I am not so much worried about the slight difference in offroad handling.
Thank you very much for all of your info!
i seemed to have learned more this week about the JK than I did in a year with the last Wrangler.
Thank you very much for all of your info!
i seemed to have learned more this week about the JK than I did in a year with the last Wrangler.
06-15-2007, 05:12 AM
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Just my .02.
06-15-2007, 05:35 AM
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Nice catch. I believe most of the forum members have 17s on their 33s. You can always do a poll to see what size rims people are running on their 33s. You can also see who has a lift w/ their 33s. In fact, I'll do it for you.
06-15-2007, 08:45 AM
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So the poll is up. So far, it looks like no one has a 3" lift w/33"ers. and the 16"/17" wheel choice is about 50:50.
I hope this helps with your choices, Grayson Jeep.
I hope this helps with your choices, Grayson Jeep.
06-15-2007, 09:25 AM
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just ordered my 17x8 wheels with 4.5in back spacing.
going to order the tires Monday - 285/70/17
thanks again for everyone's input.