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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 04:04 AM
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Default Tire Upgrade?

I want to upgrade rims and tires without a lift kit.
Can I put 18 in ROCKSTARS WITH 260/60R18 HANKOOK DYNAPRO ATM TIRES on my 07 JK Sarah without any problems?
They are roughly 32in high and 11.5in wide (about a inch higher and wider than existing tires).

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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by JK-Ho
I want to upgrade rims and tires without a lift kit.
Can I put 18 in ROCKSTARS WITH 260/60R18 HANKOOK DYNAPRO ATM TIRES on my 07 JK Sarah without any problems?
They are roughly 32in high and 11.5in wide (about a inch higher and wider than existing tires).

Thanks
You shouldnt have any issues, I am running Eagle alloys 16's with 265/75/16 Toyos no issues. You should be good. If anything go a little bigger...that is if you have the cash.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 06:33 AM
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That is alot a rim for that sized tire, if you want it to look meaner, get 16" or 17" rims. Love the rockstars though.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by thom1879
That is alot a rim for that sized tire, if you want it to look meaner, get 16" or 17" rims. Love the rockstars though.
I just put on a set of 285s on my stock 17 in rims. Fit no prob with unlimited. They rub the sway bar at full lock just a bit.

I would get some 15 inch rims with 3.75 offset then get some 35 inch BFG KM2s at Sams Club for 195/each. Then re do your fenders to clear so you won't even need a lift kit. If you do this, make sure you get your weight of the 15 inch rims to be No More Than 20 Pounds each Rim.... Check Tire rack, I copied the rim for you, it's even 19 Pounds!!! But the Bolt Pattern needs to be 5 on 5 not 5-139. keep looking...


http://ww w.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?autoMake=Jeep&autoModel=CJ5%2FCJ7&auto Year=1982&autoModClar

Ultra Nomad
Finish: Machined w/Anthracite Accent

How to View on Vehicle Click the size you would like to see on your vehicle
15"
$99 Front and Rear Fitments

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15x8

Original Price:
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See price in cart Offset: -19mm

Backspacing: 3.77"
Bolt Pattern: 5-139
Rec. Tire Size:205/75-15
Weight: 19.2lbs.

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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:34 AM
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Thanks for the tips!
The tires I was considering are avail on craigslist in Mpls...
h ttp://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/for/1670097625.html

After checking them out in person they were actually smaller than my stock tires and the 4.75 bolt pattern wouldn't fit without spacers. Great deal though!

I'm going to keep looking.

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