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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 02:44 PM
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This is another option I will look at, thank you very much. I guess I was hoping to not to change the current wheels as they look awesome but they are 9.6 wide instead of the normal 10.0 of the Rubicon so I have to figured out what fits on them.
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 02:45 PM
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My buddy ran 33x12.5x17 on his when it was stock. Rubbed on the factory flares under articulation, but chopped flares solved his issues.

You can definitely go bigger than 275/70/17 and not rub...like a 285/70/17 or 295/70/17. I just don't see the point in this marginal size difference unless your tires are worn down and you're looking to replace with something mildly more aggressive.
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BoraBora
My buddy ran 33x12.5x17 on his when it was stock. Rubbed on the factory flares under articulation, but chopped flares solved his issues.

You can definitely go bigger than 275/70/17 and not rub...like a 285/70/17 or 295/70/17. I just don't see the point in this marginal size difference unless your tires are worn down and you're looking to replace with something mildly more aggressive.
^^Agreed. Mine were worn out and I wanted the KO2s instead of getting the KM again.

OP, I would honestly sit down and decide why you want to go bigger if that's the case. I wanted 35's but then realized I don't need them for what I do. You can find some rubicon takeoffs on craigslist that include both tires and wheels for cheaper than you can buy new tires. Hit the trails find your jeeps weaknesses, though they are few, and then fix those weaknesses. Just 2 cents from a newb who asked the same question you did about 3 weeks ago.
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BoraBora
My buddy ran 33x12.5x17 on his when it was stock. Rubbed on the factory flares under articulation, but chopped flares solved his issues.

You can definitely go bigger than 275/70/17 and not rub...like a 285/70/17 or 295/70/17. I just don't see the point in this marginal size difference unless your tires are worn down and you're looking to replace with something mildly more aggressive.
My tires 245 are brand new just making plans for the future. I also want to get the biggest with out loosing any movement.

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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Calicon
^^Agreed. Mine were worn out and I wanted the KO2s instead of getting the KM again.

OP, I would honestly sit down and decide why you want to go bigger if that's the case. I wanted 35's but then realized I don't need them for what I do. You can find some rubicon takeoffs on craigslist that include both tires and wheels for cheaper than you can buy new tires. Hit the trails find your jeeps weaknesses, though they are few, and then fix those weaknesses. Just 2 cents from a newb who asked the same question you did about 3 weeks ago.
Very good information and I agreed, just making plans, sorry everyone I'm an Aerospace Engineer that Race Baja for 16 year I can't help planing.

Thank you very much.
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