I've got 15'' Level 8 trackers currently running 33'' duratracs. They're running out of tread and I think it's time to take it up a notch. What 35'' tires fit this rim...are there duratracs that are bigger and will fit? (will post exact dimensions of current tire in a few) Also, if I do the rubi shocks/springs budget lift, would I be clear of rubbing issues?

 

What is the width and backspacing on the rims? Stock flares, chopped stock, flats? Willing to do any trimming, add spacers to steer stops, add bumpstop? Do you disconnect?

 

I'd lose the 15's and jump to 17's. You'll have a bunch more options in the world of tires, and you'll lose the clearance issues when you start playing with brakes and beefed up axles.

 

These are the rims: Wheel Details - Discount Tire Direct

Current tire size is 33x12.5x15

Pretty certain they're 8'' wide, offset is...-19? Not sure but they fit the caliper and do not interfere, have not have any rubbing issues.

Stock flares, it's be great if there's no need to chop them. I'd like to stay with these wheels aswel since I already have em. I'll go bigger when I decide it's time to upgrade the axles.

The less stuff I have to do the better, bump stops and steer stops if necessary.

Thinking of going with 18/59 rubi take off springs.

 

8" with -19 offset should be a 3.75" backspace? If so, that is out plenty far enough for 35's to clear the frame/components.

I haven't really followed the threads on how much height going from one stock coil to another stock coil actually gave, but I don't recall seeing anyone posting about recieving more than an inch or so of height? I guess my opinion is that if you are ripping apart the suspension anyway, why guess on what you will end up with? Just buy a cheap Budget Boost and be done with it.

 

Those tires will absolutely rub your flares dry if you intend to keep articulating like you are in your profile picture. My 31's with 15" wheels rubbed the flares hard. The suspension wasn't such a big issue.

 

Welp, I also want the increased drive quality of the rubi shocks albeit minimal. I believe it's about 1/4'' per number. So yeah it'd be about an inch maybe 1.5 max.

I wouldn't be opposed to changing the fenders if they do rub, but I'm going for a classic look...tryina keep it looking as close to stock as possible. Don't like it sitting too high either. It's my thing that I think many jeeps look overdone, no hate..everyone's got their style, personally I'd like to keep mine a sleeper, perse.

And as things break I'll replace em and let the Jeep evolve slowly.


Anyways, back to the topic...any 35'' duratracs that fit this rim? I like the duratracs - low road noise and not bad off road performance. What size should I look for?

I am not as wellversed in this world as some of you which is why I ask...what tire size duratracs should be lookin for? Is it simply 35x12.5x15?

Add on top of that an inch lift and will I be alright or may a rub and need another inch body lift?

 

Checked a couple sites, 33x12.50 was the biggest Duratrac I saw for 15" rims?

For the sizes, find the tire you want on whatever website (goodyear, tirerack, discount tire, whatever), then look for a tab or link to the 'Specs' list. This will show all of the sizes available for that tire on the left, generally going from smaller to bigger for each rim size, then smaller to bigger for the next rim size. And for the ones listed in metric sizes, if you look further to the right you will find the standard height and width measurements in inches. Or you can do a quick search on metric tire conversion or metric tire calculator, there are plenty of sites that will spit out a quick conversion to inches.

 

I did as you mentioned and found that the duratracs come in LT315/75R16.

Guess I might have to go up an inch in rim size.

Thanks for all your help nthinuf!

 

Is 4.5'' of backspacing good or bad as far as rubbing and clearing the caliper?

In other words, would these stick out as much as the current 3.75'' backspace wheels I have or not?