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275/65R18 Duratracs on 18" sahara wheel

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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Default 275/65R18 Duratracs on 18" sahara wheel

Would this tire fit on my stock sahara? According to the specs it shouldn't be any taller then stock but will be a little wider. 32.1" overall diameter on 8" measured rim, rim width range 7.5" to 9". Tread width 9". Thanks.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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The wheels are 18X7.5 so it's within GY's specs. I'd love to see some pics since I've considered this size too.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Subscribed for pictures.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Yes they will fit. Those wheels are 7.5" wide. I run 35x12.50's on the same wheels and they are fine
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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I do have a leveling kit on the jeep in this pic but yes they will fit. About stock height just a little wider. No rubbing, no issues!

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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by blue project
I do have a leveling kit on the jeep in this pic but yes they will fit. About stock height just a little wider. No rubbing, no issues!

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Do you think they will be good without the leveling kit?
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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I have those on mine. You need spacers to fit them at full turn or they will rub on the sway bar. Not a bit deal if they do but just keep in mind that they will. Mine only rubbed on the drivers side on a full right turn.

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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Cordur
I have those on mine. You need spacers to fit them at full turn or they will rub on the sway bar. Not a bit deal if they do but just keep in mind that they will. Mine only rubbed on the drivers side on a full right turn.

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Do you think it's worth it? I'm looking to replace my stock tires but I see a lot of snow in Cleveland.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AirJordan613

Do you think they will be good without the leveling kit?
You should be fine. The kit only give a few inches of height at best. I never had any rubbing ever. There are plenty of people running bigger without issues.
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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They are a pretty great tire in the snow and on icey roads. We get a fair bit of both in Alberta. They seem to grab nicely on rocks and I'd say they are fair in mud. Not going to be a replacement for a true mud tire, but I think they are about as good as it gets for doing everything really well.

One thing I'm waiting on now is a procal so that I can lower my sensor settings. Should have done this right from the get go. You'll want to run them at a lower pressure than the stock tires and if you'll find the sensors will sometimes come on even at say 32 psi and of course at 15 psi on the trails.
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