Tire Size Options on Stock Rubicon X
02-06-2014, 03:38 PM
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Tire Size Options on Stock Rubicon X
Sorry for the newb question...
Just ordered a JKURX this week and wanted to confirm that I can install 285/70R17 Duratracs on 17" AEV Pintler Wheels with out lift or leveling kit.
I have seen mixed reports on this.
I may be considering a Teraflex leveling kit to remove factory rake.
Any info on leveling kits would also be helpful... Coil type vs. spacer type.
The Jeep will be a DD for at least a couple years until we get another vehicle. Then the real Mods will begin!
Thanks
Just ordered a JKURX this week and wanted to confirm that I can install 285/70R17 Duratracs on 17" AEV Pintler Wheels with out lift or leveling kit.
I have seen mixed reports on this.
I may be considering a Teraflex leveling kit to remove factory rake.
Any info on leveling kits would also be helpful... Coil type vs. spacer type.
The Jeep will be a DD for at least a couple years until we get another vehicle. Then the real Mods will begin!
Thanks
02-06-2014, 04:41 PM
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you will be fine. If you were going to keep stock rims you would have a little rubbing on sway bar at full turn and the rear driver side control arm would be close. But the pintlers have another inch of back space. I ran 285/70-17 Open Country at2's on stock rims with on lift on my 14 jkur and only rubbed at max turn. Off road flexed you will rub the fender flairs however. I kept the 285/70-17's for 2000 miles and moved up in tire size to 285/75-17. I would suggest going bigger right off the bat. it is amazing how soon 285/70-17 look small. I went with a 2" aev lift and it works perfect for my size tire.
02-07-2014, 02:37 AM
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you will be fine. If you were going to keep stock rims you would have a little rubbing on sway bar at full turn and the rear driver side control arm would be close. But the pintlers have another inch of back space. I ran 285/70-17 Open Country at2's on stock rims with on lift on my 14 jkur and only rubbed at max turn. Off road flexed you will rub the fender flairs however. I kept the 285/70-17's for 2000 miles and moved up in tire size to 285/75-17. I would suggest going bigger right off the bat. it is amazing how soon 285/70-17 look small. I went with a 2" aev lift and it works perfect for my size tire.
02-07-2014, 04:06 AM
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you will be fine. If you were going to keep stock rims you would have a little rubbing on sway bar at full turn and the rear driver side control arm would be close. But the pintlers have another inch of back space. I ran 285/70-17 Open Country at2's on stock rims with on lift on my 14 jkur and only rubbed at max turn. Off road flexed you will rub the fender flairs however. I kept the 285/70-17's for 2000 miles and moved up in tire size to 285/75-17. I would suggest going bigger right off the bat. it is amazing how soon 285/70-17 look small. I went with a 2" aev lift and it works perfect for my size tire.
did you run the bigger 285 75 17 without any lift ?
..thanks