Info on tire size with a 4 inch lift
01-01-2013, 04:58 PM
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For 35's It depends on what Wheel Size you want. Some people swear by 15's because the tires are cheaper and they get meaty sidewalls for flexing when aired down. Some People like 16's because its the middle ground its stiffer on the road but it will flex. Some people like 17's because they like the look. I know with 15's you might have to grind the front claipers down to get them to fit on some 15's and some people run 15's with having to do anything. Back spacing should be 4" to 5" but I would stay away from 5" it will almost definitely rub.
15 Wheels for 34.78 335 75R15
16 wheels for 34.6" 315 75R16
17 Wheels for 35" 315 70R17
15 Wheels for 34.78 335 75R15
16 wheels for 34.6" 315 75R16
17 Wheels for 35" 315 70R17
01-01-2013, 05:07 PM
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Best advice on that is go down to a huge tire place have them take you in the back and show you the size that you are buying. Don't have them show you a smaller size on the floor you need to see the tire you want to buy. A smaller tire tread might look cool at a 245 size but look different on a 315 size. After you see them you can buy them or try to get them online for cheaper. Shipping tires is costly so it might be cheaper to get them at an actual shop.
01-01-2013, 05:10 PM
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Yeah that sounds like a good idea. As far as the rim you think a 17x9 or 17x8 both with the 4.5 back spacing, which one would you recommend? Thanks again
01-01-2013, 05:14 PM
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Since you sound completely wet behind the ears, my advice is to spend time looking through the forum. Read through the FAQ section, check out the show and tell threads for tire size, lift height, etc. Slow down, don't go throwing parts on your Jeep only to have regrets 6 months from now. Good luck!
01-01-2013, 05:16 PM
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Here is mine with a 3in lift and 35s with flat flares. Now I can fit 37s with.the lift I had but then I would need to re gear. If you think your going to want bigger tires down the road(like me) save your money up and wait but just like everyone else is saying a 4"'lift with 33s on a jk will look silly. Hopefully this helps you out
01-01-2013, 06:04 PM
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It's all opinion. I'm setting at 5 inches front 4 I'm rear with flat flares. I don't think it looks bad. But with that being said when these 3:a wear out 37s are going on
01-01-2013, 06:20 PM
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If you are going 4" I wouldn't go smaller than 35's. Too much lift to just go with 33's I agree with everyone else if you want 33's get the leveling kit or a budget boost.
01-01-2013, 07:01 PM
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I am looking to put a 4 inch skyjacker lift with all new shock ect. on my 2011 wrangler unlimited. I'm wondering on what kind of rim and tires I should get to have that wide tire look and what rim size I would need to fit a 33 inch tire with that look. Thanks for all the help!
01-01-2013, 07:19 PM
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Since you sound completely wet behind the ears, my advice is to spend time looking through the forum. Read through the FAQ section, check out the show and tell threads for tire size, lift height, etc. Slow down, don't go throwing parts on your Jeep only to have regrets 6 months from now. Good luck!
Lots of research and reading to do. Which is a good thing. Doing it right the first time will save you in the long run. Lift, tires and wheels are a major purchase. Keep in mind once you start going over 3" and bigger then a 35" tire there is a lot more mods you need to do (drive shaft, CA's, tire carrier, gears etc.) to make everything work and with that comes more money!! Personally, I would go 35's at least. 33's are tiny and you will eventually ditch em' for some bigger boots. Unlike trucks there is such thing as too much lift on a jeep, not only will it look dumb but it won't perform that well either. Look at some pictures, read some threads and check out some of the board sponsors on here, they offer some great deals. As with everything it depends what your going to do with the Jeep too. There are cheap lifts and expensive ones, all depends on what your going do with it.