Will they fit?
10-28-2017, 02:15 PM
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Will they fit?
I have a 2017 JKU Smoky Mountain. My plan is to install a 3” suspension lift to run 35x12.50x18 tires. I really like the stock wheels which are 18x7.5. I’m looking at the Toyo Open Country RT tires. Does anyone have experience as to if these tires will fit on the stock rim without issues? Thanks in advance!
10-28-2017, 02:24 PM
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Yes, but ...
Look at the specs for that tire, you will find a recommended rim width range. Some shops will refuse to mount wide tires on stock rims, since they are narrower than the mfg's spec. Verify with your installer before buying, or check with other shops. (just looked at the specs for those tires: 8.5 - 11")
The general recommendation for 35x12.50 tires is a 4.5" backspace on the rims. Stock rim backspace is around 6.25". So if you run the stock rims, you will probably want to add wheel spacers to move them out. (like Spydertrax 1.5" spacers, not the thin ones that sandwich in between)
You might consider just selling the stock rims and buying new rims with the appropriate specs.
Look at the specs for that tire, you will find a recommended rim width range. Some shops will refuse to mount wide tires on stock rims, since they are narrower than the mfg's spec. Verify with your installer before buying, or check with other shops. (just looked at the specs for those tires: 8.5 - 11")
The general recommendation for 35x12.50 tires is a 4.5" backspace on the rims. Stock rim backspace is around 6.25". So if you run the stock rims, you will probably want to add wheel spacers to move them out. (like Spydertrax 1.5" spacers, not the thin ones that sandwich in between)
You might consider just selling the stock rims and buying new rims with the appropriate specs.
Last edited by nthinuf; 10-28-2017 at 02:30 PM.
10-29-2017, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Yes, but ...
Look at the specs for that tire, you will find a recommended rim width range. Some shops will refuse to mount wide tires on stock rims, since they are narrower than the mfg's spec. Verify with your installer before buying, or check with other shops. (just looked at the specs for those tires: 8.5 - 11")
The general recommendation for 35x12.50 tires is a 4.5" backspace on the rims. Stock rim backspace is around 6.25". So if you run the stock rims, you will probably want to add wheel spacers to move them out. (like Spydertrax 1.5" spacers, not the thin ones that sandwich in between)
You might consider just selling the stock rims and buying new rims with the appropriate specs.
Look at the specs for that tire, you will find a recommended rim width range. Some shops will refuse to mount wide tires on stock rims, since they are narrower than the mfg's spec. Verify with your installer before buying, or check with other shops. (just looked at the specs for those tires: 8.5 - 11")
The general recommendation for 35x12.50 tires is a 4.5" backspace on the rims. Stock rim backspace is around 6.25". So if you run the stock rims, you will probably want to add wheel spacers to move them out. (like Spydertrax 1.5" spacers, not the thin ones that sandwich in between)
You might consider just selling the stock rims and buying new rims with the appropriate specs.
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