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yet another tire size question

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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Yes I know another tire question but I keep getting mixed emotions when I search around. So here goes, when I bought my jeep it had 16" pro comp 7089 series wheels (4.5" backspacing) with 305/70/16 BFG A/T KO's. Since buying the jeep I've changed the suspension out to rubicon shocks with 19/60 coils. I gained quite a bit over the stock X suspension so between that and tire wear I feel like I have a ton of room and need new tires anyways. I'm looking at the duratracs and wondering if I should keep the tire size the same or if I could step up to 315/75/16? If I do and have rubbing issues, how severe do you think they would be and what would be the easiest way to fix it? Would a 1" body lift do the trick or what would you suggest? I'm also considering changing the fenders out to some bushwhacker flats. Thanks for any input...
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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I'd step it up to larger tires, and if it does rub either chop fenders or go with a TF 2.5" BB. Though a body lift could fix the issue if the rubbing is on the fender not the suspension.
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