Budget boost with stock tyres
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From: Rome, Italy
Budget boost with stock tyres
I'd like to install a budget boost to lift my JK but since I need to keep my stock tyres 245/75 R17 (here in Italy it is not so easy to have 33" and adhere to the regulations) I don't want to go over 1.75" or max 2.5" otherwise my stock tyres will look worse than now.
I want to keep my factory ride quality on highways and to improve a little bit the off-road capabilities.
Do you have something to suggest in term of coil spacers + shocks?
Teraflex for me means quality, but I'm not sure about the model.
Thanks.
I want to keep my factory ride quality on highways and to improve a little bit the off-road capabilities.
Do you have something to suggest in term of coil spacers + shocks?
Teraflex for me means quality, but I'm not sure about the model.
Thanks.
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JK Newbie
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From: Rome, Italy
In Italy, new Rubicon JKs are allowed to run up to 245/75 R 17 or 250/75 R 17 (Sahara has 18" wheel but it's the same). Furthermore I've to pay Eur 250 to have the permission for 250/75 R 17 as alternative to my 245/75 R 17.
The possibility to run 33+ inch tires should be allowed by Chrysler Italy and afterwards by the Italian authority. Well, Chrysler Italy doesn't give such permission therefore we cannot do it if we want to be aligned with the law.
Same thing for wheel spacers, different bumpers, ...
Sometime I think I've the right car in the wrong country!
The possibility to run 33+ inch tires should be allowed by Chrysler Italy and afterwards by the Italian authority. Well, Chrysler Italy doesn't give such permission therefore we cannot do it if we want to be aligned with the law.
Same thing for wheel spacers, different bumpers, ...
Sometime I think I've the right car in the wrong country!
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JK Newbie
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From: Rome, Italy
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Originally Posted by Desmoking
In Italy, new Rubicon JKs are allowed to run up to 245/75 R 17 or 250/75 R 17 (Sahara has 18" wheel but it's the same). Furthermore I've to pay Eur 250 to have the permission for 250/75 R 17 as alternative to my 245/75 R 17.
The possibility to run 33+ inch tires should be allowed by Chrysler Italy and afterwards by the Italian authority. Well, Chrysler Italy doesn't give such permission therefore we cannot do it if we want to be aligned with the law.
Same thing for wheel spacers, different bumpers, ...
Sometime I think I've the right car in the wrong country!
JK Jedi Master
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Nope. As long as you like the ride your current shocks give, just get the kit with shock extensions. It'll work fine.
Also, if you plan on adding a bunch of extra weight (bumpers/winch/armor/etc) you could consider the TF Performance Leveling kit. It has coils instead of spacers, and will keep you under that 2.5" limit. (the 2.5" coils will be taller)
Also, if you plan on adding a bunch of extra weight (bumpers/winch/armor/etc) you could consider the TF Performance Leveling kit. It has coils instead of spacers, and will keep you under that 2.5" limit. (the 2.5" coils will be taller)
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JK Newbie
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Thanks for the picture, it really helps. I think 2.5" or 2" it's a good compromise.
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Originally Posted by karls10jk
If this helps you any, this is the TF BB 2.5" and my 31" tires (measure up to 29.5"). I don't think it looked too bad, I actually got a lot of compliments on how it looked. The back looks lower because it had 2dr coils and the front was 4dr coils.