Need opinions for Rims/Tires
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Need opinions for Rims/Tires
So i am torn between which rim size and tire to get. I drive a 15 Unlimited Sport S, just got rubicon shocks, 18/59 springs, and a teraflex level kit installed. I am still running my stock rims and tires, they are just the regular Goodyear Wranglers. I want to upgrade tire and wheel size but am stuck. I drive into the city daily for work (highway) and do minor off roading, not crazy aggressive. So i would want to retain a good ride and decent MPG. I currently get 17mpg before level and want to stay around 15.5< Not sure what I should go with here.
Heres what i have:
Option 1:
-Mickey Thompson 17x9 with 4.5 back space wheel
-285/70R17 General Grabber tire
Options 2:
-Procomp 17x8 with 4.75 back space wheel
-275/70R17 BFG tire
I have considered a 265/70R17 but not sure how that would look with a level kit.
Share some opinions
Heres what i have:
Option 1:
-Mickey Thompson 17x9 with 4.5 back space wheel
-285/70R17 General Grabber tire
Options 2:
-Procomp 17x8 with 4.75 back space wheel
-275/70R17 BFG tire
I have considered a 265/70R17 but not sure how that would look with a level kit.
Share some opinions
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I think it will all just come down to what wheel and tire you like best. I don't think you will see any significant mileage difference between those two sizes.