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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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Getting ready to purchase some tires and maybe some rims for my 2011 jeep jk and it has the factory rims on it right now 255/75/17 and It also has a 2.5 RC lift on it currently. I want to upgrade to the bfg km2 and something bigger then what I have on it right now, maybe a 33". I also like the looks of the black steel cragar soft 8 rims but it doesn't look like they make the correct size rims for it. I looks like they have a 17" rim that 9.5 inches wide which is to wide. Can any one point me in the right direction. Click image for larger version

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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 12:29 PM
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Summit racing has 17X8. 4.5 backspace. $92 each
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 12:56 PM
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Cool thanks just what I needed to know. 17x8 cragar soft 8's are what I wanted I'll give them a call and order up five with that back spacing. Any one know if these rims will rub at all with out spacers?
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Here's a picture of the look I'm going for. I think the one in this picture has 35's on it though.Click image for larger version

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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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I really wouldn't mind installing a 4" lift and 35 km2's but the jeep is already doggy as it is and I know adding the 35's wouldn't help.
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by machoramcharger
I really wouldn't mind installing a 4" lift and 35 km2's but the jeep is already doggy as it is and I know adding the 35's wouldn't help.
That's why there are thousands of "what gears should I go with" threads to read through. Expensive, but worth it to bring the rpm/hp/torque back up to a more usable level.
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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Also dont need anywhere near a 4"lift to fit 35's. 2.5 is all you need.
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 03:17 PM
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tires are all installed, the rims are a little different then what I wanted but I kind of like them flush with the out side of the tires. What are your thoughts on the rims. Click image for larger version

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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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What are your thoughts on the rims.
Cloudy day, black rims next to black tires next to black flares/bumpers/steps next to black paint. What kind of comments were you looking for? It's all black. But hey, at least I can tell that you have rims in there...
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 05:20 AM
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What's my easiest way of adding another inch higher on stance? I think it would look better just a hair higher? would a 1" body lift work?
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by machoramcharger
What's my easiest way of adding another inch higher on stance? I think it would look better just a hair higher? would a 1" body lift work?
I'd go with a Teraflex leveling kit. Lifts the front 2" and rear 1" with spacers above the coil springs.

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