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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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Well most of my miles are also highway. It may just be in my head but it does seem like I've lost a mpg or 2. My thinking is that changing the rake affected aerodynamics a bit. Not that my box shaped Jeep was aerodynamic to begin with. Worried how much worse it would get with 33s or even 35s.
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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I would like to knew if anyone is running anything bigger than a 33 with this kit. If so, flat fenders, spacers, rubbing issues?
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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Anyone know if I can run the 305s with that back spacing?
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Tylerm78
Well most of my miles are also highway. It may just be in my head but it does seem like I've lost a mpg or 2. My thinking is that changing the rake affected aerodynamics a bit. Not that my box shaped Jeep was aerodynamic to begin with. Worried how much worse it would get with 33s or even 35s.
Thanks for the reply. I can live with 1 or 2 mpg less as far as $$ are concerned, but cutting my fuel range down isn't good. Wider tires won't help the mileage. I don't think going from 32" to 33" will affect it. I guess for the price I'll install the Levelling kit and see what happens. It can always come out if it reduces the driving range too much.
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Bump. Any other thoughts?
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Tylerm78

What back spacing are your wheels?
I believe they are 4.5". Rugged ridge 17x9
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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Still looking for info and thoughts. Would a 1" body lift help with 35s?
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Tylerm78
Still looking for info and thoughts. Would a 1" body lift help with 35s?
1" body would certainly help. I think it may still rub offroad without increasing bumpstops or going to a flat flare.

From reading, 4.5" of total back spacing is recommended for tires that are 12" wide or wider.
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