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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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I have a new 2012 jeep wrangler sport the dealer didnt have the tire upgrade on when i drove 4 hours to pick it up.There ordered the 17X7.5 Alum wheels and 32" LT255/75R17 BSW Off Road Tires-bf.goodrich brand.I really don't do alot of offroading,except for hunting season so i think id be happy with the 32" tire size however i want to replace the stock rims and possibly the tires if they dont get the look im wanting.I have the ugly 16" steel rims with car tires as loaners and the new set will be here in a week.

I want my tires to come to the edge of the fenders or sticking out a bit i have a black jeep and i was looking at these rims AEV Saverge Wheels 17x8.5 Black Wheel from
Northridge4x4 Jeep Parts: Wheels & Spacers

Will these rims give me the look i want,i also have an option to go with a different bf.goodrich tire as a trade in from my local tire dealer perhaps the bf.goodrich AT tires,i wish it was as easy as changing pants then i could see what looks good however i am very limited as i live in a remote community.I would love to someday put the leveler kit and 33" tires but not now.I would really appreciate some help as i only have a few days to order rims..Thank you

mike
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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Can someone please help me I live in a super small town 4000 pop,the tire dealers have no clue and now my dealer sent my tires and my jeep is on blocks outside the tire dealership without wheels.

I can only find wheels in the AEV Saverge Wheels 17x8.5 Black Wheel i really like them the dealer told me to check the manufacturers site and i have found there- offset + 10mm
backspace: 5.2"

The idiots at the tire shop are charging me $100.00 per tire to test the look of the wheels and tires i just want it to be rite and i cant get any help,the dealership sent me 32" bf.goodrich mud tires lt 255/75r17,I want to use the saverge wheels but with the 5.2" backspace will the tires stick out to far.

The tire shop said they would even trade me for the bf goodrich ta all terain tires which dont have the agressive lug as i thought i could go with a 33" tire..All i want is the back tires to stick out a little bit or flush with my fenders and no rubbing, can anyone please advise me i live way up north in canada and its gonna take a week or more just to get the rims here..

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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by chico67
I have a new 2012 jeep wrangler sport the dealer didnt have the tire upgrade on when i drove 4 hours to pick it up.There ordered the 17X7.5 Alum wheels and 32" LT255/75R17 BSW Off Road Tires-bf.goodrich brand.I really don't do alot of offroading,except for hunting season so i think id be happy with the 32" tire size however i want to replace the stock rims and possibly the tires if they dont get the look im wanting.I have the ugly 16" steel rims with car tires as loaners and the new set will be here in a week.

I want my tires to come to the edge of the fenders or sticking out a bit i have a black jeep and i was looking at these rims AEV Saverge Wheels 17x8.5 Black Wheel from
Northridge4x4 Jeep Parts: Wheels & Spacers

Will these rims give me the look i want,i also have an option to go with a different bf.goodrich tire as a trade in from my local tire dealer perhaps the bf.goodrich AT tires,i wish it was as easy as changing pants then i could see what looks good however i am very limited as i live in a remote community.I would love to someday put the leveler kit and 33" tires but not now.I would really appreciate some help as i only have a few days to order rims..Thank you

mike
If you want the tires to not really go out any further the back spacing needs to be the same or close to stock. I would only go to the 17s if you like the look. When i did my lift i went down to 16s from 17s and they look great (+ they are cheaper). The AT should be a good choice as well several of my friends rock them and have had no complaints.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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The Savegre with a 285/70/17 BFG All Terrain will be fine...it won't stick out. I just ordered these wheels in Argent and some 315/70/R17 BFG All Terrains
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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If the backspacing is 5.2 that's pretty close to stock so you're set
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Old May 7, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Thank you .everyone

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