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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Will I be able to fit 37" tires with my 4" lift? I really wanna go bigger, but I don't know if ill be rubbing. And will it effect my turning radius?
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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depends on what 4" lift you have and even still, you'll have to do some trimming to make them work.
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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Where will have to do the trimming? I have a 4" superlift.
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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This should give you an idea of what will need to be trimmed in the rear with 37s. This is mine with 315/70r17 (34.8"). I think the front will be fine as long as you have bumpstops and the right backspacing.
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Right now I have the same size tire as you, and have no problem, but can you inform me on this backspacing and bump stop stuff?
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 04:55 AM
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Bump stops are what stop the up travel of the wheel, so you don't tear the fender off, for instance. Do a search for backspacing; there are tons of threads on it. Basically, backspacing the number of inches the bolt holes are locate from the center of the wheel. The lower the number, the more the wheel will stick out from under the fender.
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 05:43 AM
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If im not mistaken its the backspacing that makes your turn radius go down a little. Im not tottally sure about that though, its just what i have heard. But i think you would be fine with a little trimming. Im running 35's with no lift so i think 4 inches and a little trim will give you room. Just not alot of room to flex and go offroading!
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 06:14 AM
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hey,

check out this post by Planman on how to run 37's with 2.5-3" lift. I know you have more lift than this, but it may help,

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...n-lift-133574/
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