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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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i just bought my first jeep a few months ago. i have a 2011 sport jku. i want to lift it and put the big tires on it but its my daily driver and im not trying to hurt the fuel economy on it too bad right now. i am buying 20x10 wheels with 33" toyo m/t. in the far future i will get 35's or 37's with the same rims a lift. my questions are, will the 33's rub and if i get a 2" budget boost how bad will it effect me fuel economy?
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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Is this a trick Question ? Lol
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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no? like i said its my first jeep?
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by nateneal22
i just bought my first jeep a few months ago. i have a 2011 sport jku. i want to lift it and put the big tires on it but its my daily driver and im not trying to hurt the fuel economy on it too bad right now. i am buying 20x10 wheels with 33" toyo m/t. in the far future i will get 35's or 37's with the same rims a lift. my questions are, will the 33's rub and if i get a 2" budget boost how bad will it effect me fuel economy?
The 33s will fit with the 2 lift . Thing to keep in mind is when u get the rims get them offset ( proper backspace ) so they don't rub at full turn .
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Do u know what gears r in you're jeep yet ? And is it a stick or auto
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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how much backspace do i need to go for it not to rub? and no i dont. it is stock, i drove it about a week before i deployed and it got around 23 25 mpg. and its an auto unforunately lol
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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I would do yourself a favor and not get 20's but to each their own. That's a lot of wheel and it certainly won't help you offroad, actually hurt you because you will lose sidewall flex. 20's are best for at least 37's+ but its your jeep
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by nateneal22
how much backspace do i need to go for it not to rub? and no i dont. it is stock, i drove it about a week before i deployed and it got around 23 25 mpg. and its an auto unforunately lol
You'll want 4.5" or less back spacing for 12.5" wide tires
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark73
The 33s will fit with the 2 lift . Thing to keep in mind is when u get the rims get them offset ( proper backspace ) so they don't rub at full turn .
hi mark, would these tires rub with no lift?33x12.5R15 Goodyear Duratracs? mine is a 2013 motor if that helps with the fuel economy to better push the 33s around right?

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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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I'm not sure about that one ? Will 15inch rims work on jk ? If they would clear brakes and fit they would need proper backspace . Maybe with cut or flat flares .
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