I have a stock 2011 Sahara Unlimited and would like to get Duratracs. There are a few options to choose from for size and I would like to know what fits, performs, and looks good. I only see threads about 17's. Spacers are a possible add-on and front leveling kit also.

 

Just for your info when I went to 35's it was within 100 bucks to buy wheels and tires for 17's than to buy 18 tires and spacers.

 

I am running 275/65R18 Duratracs on my Sahara. I've had them on for two years. Just this week ran over a sharp rock on an ungraded back road and tore a hole in the space between the lugs. Tire shop fixed it for free. The duratracs have been a great tire on and off road. I have over 45,000 km on them now.

To be honest, I wish I had gone with a smaller rim size, maybe 16's, and then 33" Duratracs. replacing them would be cheaper then. I am even consider steel rims now, because i have a bad dent in one of my rims and the tire is having trouble sealing on the bead. With the stock alloys, you can't really bang it straight.

Here's a pic of the tires on the jeep.

Edit: I am running no lift and no spacers. Only a tiny rub on the front sway bar when I go full lock to lock.

 

To run 325 65 R18s would an RC 2.5 budget lift suffice?

 

With my first tire change out I also kept the 18" stock wheels. Not doing that again the next time. Most likely going with 16" aftermarket wheels, nicer looking wheels and lower cost for the tires.

 

That works out to 34.6". Depending on actual width and height you might need to trim your fenders at full flex. Also you will need wheel spacers with the lift. Probably would need bumpstops too.

 

I wish I still had my TJ for wheeling. My "family ride" probably won't be as off road friendly for a while.

 

I have been looking to do put the same size you are running on my new jeep. and the Photo helps me see what it will look like. How bad it that LITTLE rub????

 

No problem at all. A spot on the swaybar is rubbed to the point of being shiny, but tires are fine.