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Will 305/65R17 fit factory 17in wheels?

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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Default Will 305/65R17 fit factory 17in wheels?

I have factory 17in wheels that came on my 07 JKU, Im buying a set of Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ 305/65R17 tomorrow if all goes as planned. $600 for 4 tires less than 2k miles seems like a good deal to me. My question is, will they fit on factory wheels? I have spacers ordered and to be delivered Monday. Please help a noob out.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Yes, but you will rub offroad, especially if you disconnect the antisway bar.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 10:08 AM
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How wide are wheels? If standard 7 1/2 inch wheel the foot print will suck and could be unstable In turns. For proper wear and stability you don't want to go more than a 285 on 7 1/2s.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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They are to wide for stock backspacing
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Tonka_yellow
They are to wide for stock backspacing
Tonka's right. You will need wheel spacers with stock rims.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CerOf
Tonka's right. You will need wheel spacers with stock rims.
better off getting rims with proper backspacing. wheel spacers down the road will do some damage to your ball joints and that can be a expensive job.
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