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Year: 1999
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Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by armymedic120
So is it worth the money?
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Year: 1998
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Originally Posted by Z.paul17
I say yes because it also centers ur axle in the wheel well and it makes ur xj look better
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Photojared
Treadwright guard dogs and my RE 3.5 Super ride clears without trimming and DT8000 shocks.
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Year: 1998
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https://www.treadwright.com/p-71-265...dog-m-t-c.aspx So these should clear a 3.5" RE superride with no cuttin or should I go up to a 4-4.5" kit?
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I really like my Guard Dogs. I've never seen a bad review.
DT8000s are made by Doetsch. I purchased them from IRO
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https://www.treadwright.com/p-71-265...dog-m-t-c.aspx So these should clear a 3.5" RE superride with no cuttin or should I go up to a 4-4.5" kit?
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Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by 1998CherokeeXJ
https://www.treadwright.com/p-71-265...dog-m-t-c.aspx So these should clear a 3.5" RE superride with no cuttin or should I go up to a 4-4.5" kit?
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
I trimmed and ran 33s on a 3" lift, and I could've put on 35s. Like he said, you won't have problems if you bumpstop. What you need to consider is how much room will you have to flex.
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Year: 1998
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
Bumpstops are your friend....use them and your tires won't rub
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Year: 97
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Basically. That, or jack up one tire at a time til it almost rubs. Measure, and bumpstop about .5-1" past your measurement.
#7513
Hey guys, quick question for you wheel and tire guys.
I'm looking at picking up a set of the 5 spoke rubicon wheels from a wrangler and have 2 options immediately available both with ups and downs.
Option 1: Wheels off of a 2011 rubicon which is the 5x5 bolt pattern and the stock 255/75/r17 tires. This means I would need to run wheel adapters and push them out about 1.25''.
- These are cheaper and closer but it about evens out with the cost of the adapters.
Option 2: Wheels off of a 2005 wrangler rubicon with 285/75/r16 radial sxt mud terrains with about 50% tread left. These will bolt right up but have "huge" tires on them with less tread and I have to drive about 250 miles for them.
The real question: will I be able to run the bigger tires on a 4.5'' Rough Country lift (lift is planned out and ready to be purchased) and clear rubbing at full lock or will I need to space them?
The decision here will be based on whether or not the tires will rub at full lock; if they do then I'll just run the newer wheels and get adapters but I wanted the trusted opinion and experience of some fellow jeepers!
Thanks in advance!
I'm looking at picking up a set of the 5 spoke rubicon wheels from a wrangler and have 2 options immediately available both with ups and downs.
Option 1: Wheels off of a 2011 rubicon which is the 5x5 bolt pattern and the stock 255/75/r17 tires. This means I would need to run wheel adapters and push them out about 1.25''.
- These are cheaper and closer but it about evens out with the cost of the adapters.
Option 2: Wheels off of a 2005 wrangler rubicon with 285/75/r16 radial sxt mud terrains with about 50% tread left. These will bolt right up but have "huge" tires on them with less tread and I have to drive about 250 miles for them.
The real question: will I be able to run the bigger tires on a 4.5'' Rough Country lift (lift is planned out and ready to be purchased) and clear rubbing at full lock or will I need to space them?
The decision here will be based on whether or not the tires will rub at full lock; if they do then I'll just run the newer wheels and get adapters but I wanted the trusted opinion and experience of some fellow jeepers!
Thanks in advance!
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Year: 1999
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Originally Posted by Trumpster
Hey guys, quick question for you wheel and tire guys.
I'm looking at picking up a set of the 5 spoke rubicon wheels from a wrangler and have 2 options immediately available both with ups and downs.
I'm looking at picking up a set of the 5 spoke rubicon wheels from a wrangler and have 2 options immediately available both with ups and downs.
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both sets will work without spacing them out, although the JK wheels will need adapters as you said. The smaller 255/75R17 tires will not rub at full lock with that lift, especially with the adapters.
You will able to fit the 285/75R16s on 4.5" lift, but you'll need to trim a little bit out of the fenders, and space the wheels out a bit to keep them from rubbing, but it certainly can be done.
17" tires are also less expensive than 16" tires usually because you can get the LT sizes in 17", but not 16", and they are more common (wider selection).
You will able to fit the 285/75R16s on 4.5" lift, but you'll need to trim a little bit out of the fenders, and space the wheels out a bit to keep them from rubbing, but it certainly can be done.
17" tires are also less expensive than 16" tires usually because you can get the LT sizes in 17", but not 16", and they are more common (wider selection).