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trail grappler on sahara stock wheel?

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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Default trail grappler on sahara stock wheel?

I just checked nitto trail grappler 295 r70 18 can be cover 7.5 8.5 10.0.

but the why they (8.5) on website?

does it has any better thing, if i put tire on 8.5 in wheel, not 7.5 wheel?
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 03:58 AM
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They recommend an 8.5" wheel, however they will work on the Sahara wheel which is 7.5". I'm running 35x12.50" trail grapplers on my stock wheels with no issues. You will need wheel spacers, and also pay attention to air pressure to make sure they have a flat contact patch
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 05:46 AM
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My buddy is running 285/65 18 trail grapplers on sahara 18s. Looks mint. Mopar 2 inch lift and wheel spacers. Nice set up.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 05:57 AM
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I am running the 325/65-18 "35x13x 18" and it rides and looks fine!!

Nitto terras on the stock sahara 18" wheels!!

the 7.5 to 10 is a range! smallest to normal size to wides rim "suggested"!

GO FOR IT!!!!
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