I ordered a 2009 Sunburst Orange Saraha Unlimited w/ the 3.73 gear Saturday.

I have decided on my new rims...ProComp series 9001 (18" x 9.5"). What is the largest tire and can put on this rim safely and not have issues? Please keep in mind I will have the stock suspension (2" Old Man Emu lift coming next year, hopefully)?

I'm looking at either .....
Toyo Open Country AT 325/65R18 or 285/75R18
OR
Nitto Terra Grappler 325/60 R18 or 325/65 R18 or 285/70 R18

Thank you for your help/comments/opinions!!!

 

I think the 325's are going to be too big if you're going to be running them pre-lift. You might be OK w/ 325/60 R18 but I'd expect some rubbing

 

You might have to cut the rear fender ware the rocker pannel is to avoid sliceing your tire on a suspension flex.
The other thing is are you an automatic or are you a 6 speed manual. Check out this thread in modified jk tech. gears 4.88 or 5.13 gears there is a formula and the final drive out put auto is like .64 6 speed manual is .82
I am running 35 dick cepeck mudders and my gearing is perfect with 4.10s with the 6 speed manual ,the autos have to run 4.88 or 5.13 gears just to drive down the road ,they also have problems with the overdrive shifting in and out of overdrive on the hiway.
GOOD LUCK

 

I'd need to know the backspacing on the new rims to give a relevant answer.

 

2 answers....

i ordered the 6 speed

The backspacing is 4.5"

 

Teej,
The backspacing in the procomp 9001 wheels is 4.5"

Thanks!!!!!!