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Old May 7, 2012 | 05:44 AM
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I have stock tires/Rims on my 2012.
P255/70R18. I like the look of more rim than tire so whats a good size that still handles well on the street? And can u recommend a good tire too.
And pics will help. Im new to all this so any info is good. Oh and btw, Im not wanting to add a lift just bigger tires. Thanks in advance.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 05:58 AM
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so no lift and bigger rim, next size up is a 20" and a lower profile tire is what your going for?
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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:15 AM
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Yea 20's! Post pics when you're done for all to see. Seriously though, look into all terrain tires...BFG, Falken, Nitto. Jeeps have wheels, not rims, guess that's just my pet peeve though.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by afpilot82
Yea 20's! Post pics when you're done for all to see. Seriously though, look into all terrain tires...BFG, Falken, Nitto. Jeeps have wheels, not rims, guess that's just my pet peeve though.
Hell I meant to say more tire than rim. Geez
Thats why I was wonderin should I go to a 16 or 15 rim. I totally messed that up didnt I. Haha
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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Tammy
Hell I meant to say more tire than rim. Geez
Thats why I was wonderin should I go to a 16 or 15 rim. I totally messed that up didnt I. Haha
Whew, so glad you just typed it wrong! Either will work, just be aware some 15" wheels (usually the steel ones) will rub the brake calipers and require some grinding. Tires are definitely cheaper for the smaller wheels too. Another option to look at would be getting a set of Rubi wheels/tires from someone who is upgrading. 32" tire on 17" wheel. They would fit perfect without breaking the bank.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...s-thread-7758/
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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I'd suggest going with a 33x12.50 tire and a 9 inch wheel with 4.5 inches of backspacing. Rim diameter is strictly personal preference. But, smaller diameter wheels and their tires are usually less expensive.
As for tires, I'd suggest a quality all terrian tire like the BFG AT KO, Nitto Terra Grappler, Toyo AT, Goodyear Duratracks, Pro Comp Xtreme AT, Dick Cepek FC II or Mickey Thompson ATZ.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by afpilot82
Yea 20's! Post pics when you're done for all to see. Seriously though, look into all terrain tires...BFG, Falken, Nitto. Jeeps have wheels, not rims, guess that's just my pet peeve though.
Second that pet peeve!!!
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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I third that "pet peeve"
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Old May 7, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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Ok great idea
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Old May 7, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Wandell
I'd suggest going with a 33x12.50 tire and a 9 inch wheel with 4.5 inches of backspacing. Rim diameter is strictly personal preference. But, smaller diameter wheels and their tires are usually less expensive.
As for tires, I'd suggest a quality all terrian tire like the BFG AT KO, Nitto Terra Grappler, Toyo AT, Goodyear Duratracks, Pro Comp Xtreme AT, Dick Cepek FC II or Mickey Thompson ATZ.
Thanks. Will def pick one of those
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