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3 inch lift installed, but what size tires do i use?

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:29 AM
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hi i put a 3 inch lift on my jeep, but i dont know what size tire to use. i dont want a lot of wheel well space, but i dont want a lot of tire. what size tire would look just right?
maybe someone can post some pics of their jeep?
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:40 AM
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35's should fit just right. What kind of lift did you install?
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:40 AM
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with 3" of lift, 35" tires will work great
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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If you have spacing problems in the forward portion of your aft wheel well, shortening the rock rail and trimming the body is an easy way to make "space".
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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i installed a trailmaster 3 inch spacer lift.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepDude90
hi i put a 3 inch lift on my jeep, but i dont know what size tire to use. i dont want a lot of wheel well space, but i dont want a lot of tire. what size tire would look just right?
maybe someone can post some pics of their jeep?
35x 12.50's!!! But if you are keeping stock wheels you will need a 1.5" wheel spacer to prevent rubbing. I have a 2.5 inch lift with 35's on stock wheels with wheel spacers and love em. Check out my profile for pics.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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x2 on the 35's
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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Trim the pinch seam, chop the flares, and slap some 37's on...
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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35's
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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X3.....Go with 35's.

I am going to bump up to 35's. Here is a picture of 33x12.5R17 tires on a 3" lift (HD OME lift). Don't get me wrong the 33's work awesome and lots of space for flexing, but I want a little more rubber with this lift.



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