I am looking to add the rough country "series II" bb lift and would like to go up one tire size (LT265/70R17 - 32X10.50R17). I want to use the stock 17" wheels.
Will I need spacers?
Has anyone else done this? pics anyone?

I have searched the forums and cannot find anyone with that exact setup or pics.

Thanks much!

-Chris

 

My dad has 265/70R17 BFG all terrains on his stock rubicon 4dr. There is NO rubbing at all. And the tires look nice and thicker than the stock BFG KM. I say go for it!

Oh... It actually measures 31.8" tall and 10.7 wide on my Dad's Rubi.

Noticed you plan on adding a 2" lift. I would definitely go 285/70R17 if I got a 2" BB. Those 32's will look TINY under a 2" lift. Even some 33s will too. I plan on a 2.5" BB with 285/70R17, much like Deton8r has. Maybe he can chime in here with a picture.

 

265's are just slightly larger than the factory rubicon tires which are 255's. you can run these without any lift if you wanted and you'll be fine with them on the stock wheels and without spacers.

 

Forgot I have a pic of them on my Dad's rubicon. Sorry - its the only one I really have... You can see how the tires are a little meatier and still look stock height.

 

Nice pics ! I'm colorblind so I love to see flashy color like your yellow. nice. Wondering if you have changed your front swaybar links with the RC BB 2.5 ? I have ordered the same kit for my JK 2010 2 doors and heard that I'll need to change those too for "safety". I've read a story from "Eddie" and hes steering wheel has locked when turning with the TF 2.5 BB. Getting anxious about mine too.. What do you think ?

Eddie Post: "I installed my Teraflex Budget Boost about a month ago and had my first problem yesterday, I was accelerating hard and in a left hand turn and my steering wheel locked to the left. After I stopped I saw my swaybar links had inverted, and my swaybar was blocking my steering linkage. I highly suggest extended swaybar links if you go with the budget boost. It could have been a big problem if I was in traffic."

 

Thanks for all the great responses. I think I am going to go with the r/c 2.5" bb and decide on the tire size after I see the result in person. That being said, I think you're all right, 265s may look a bit small under the lift and the 285s look great. I think even 275s would require spacers so I may as well get 285s with spacers and be happy. I don't want to be penny wise and pound foolish.

Thanks again for all your responses!

-Chris

 

Here are 285/75s, but on 16" wheels. Wheel BS is 4.5". I do have slight rubbing from the front, but only during extreme articulation--nothing I can't live with.



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