best tire size to prevent getting high centered offroad?
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best tire size to prevent getting high centered offroad?
I realize the four door JK is longer than the jeeps i'm used to. It seems like if not lifted high enough with a big enough tire they will get high centered on a rock aka land the rocker panels on a rock. Is this true? Will 38s prevent this from happening? What size lift should I get to be able to run 38s? Don't worry i'm not keeping the stock axles.
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Start with the thread stuck to the top of this modified area.
Don't see many posts for 38" tires, but with the extra width you will likely see with them over a 37x12.50, you may as well just get opinions on 40" tires (as far as the build goes, not saying to move up to 40's). MC has some flares that work with 37's and no lift. The low cog crowd seem to want to be around 2.5"-3" with flat fenders for 37's. Others like the look of 5-6" lifts for 37's. Which direction you go is up to you, just be prepared for all of the extra's if you go tall.
Don't see many posts for 38" tires, but with the extra width you will likely see with them over a 37x12.50, you may as well just get opinions on 40" tires (as far as the build goes, not saying to move up to 40's). MC has some flares that work with 37's and no lift. The low cog crowd seem to want to be around 2.5"-3" with flat fenders for 37's. Others like the look of 5-6" lifts for 37's. Which direction you go is up to you, just be prepared for all of the extra's if you go tall.
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From: Laurentians, Quebec, Canada
The goal is to put the biggest tires as possible with the minimum lift and with the maximum wheel travel.
Most achieve that with around 4''-4.5'' lift, 4'' bump stops rear 3'' front, flat fenders, body mods and 40'' tires on JK/JKU.
Be prepared to put the money needed for additional mods on driveline and steering. This is not for the low budget crowd.
Most achieve that with around 4''-4.5'' lift, 4'' bump stops rear 3'' front, flat fenders, body mods and 40'' tires on JK/JKU.
Be prepared to put the money needed for additional mods on driveline and steering. This is not for the low budget crowd.
JK Jedi
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You are always going to find an obstacle you can get hung up with no matter what tire/lift size you have. If you are looking at 38's you might as well just go 40's as most 38" tires are wider (14.5"-15.5") and require the same fitment as a 40"x 13.5" tire. The gain in performance the 38" tire offers is pretty minimal vs a 37" unless you need the really wide tire footprint for floatation in maybe mud running or sand.
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JK Freak
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As previously stated,, no tire will prevent you from getting hung up on any obstacle. If you reall like the 38" size, you can get the 39" BFG Krawler. It is actually 38.5 and is a 13.5 wide tire. Just super expensive.