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 Post subject: 15" without lift?
PostPosted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:26 pm 
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Hey guys, I'm thinking about getting some different rolling stock on my '07 Lib. But here's the challenge: My Liberty is not lifted, and won't be. My wife is handicapped (she had a stroke 5 years ago) and has a hard time getting into anything that sits any higher than my stock Liberty. That being said, I'm thinking about something in a 15" Soft 8's, and am wondering if I could go with an 8" width? Since I can't go with a large diameter, I'd like to achieve a more aggressive stance via. width rather than height. Any idea if I can go with a 8" wide wheel, and if so, max size tire for width? Thank you for any input!


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 Post subject: Re: 15" without lift?
PostPosted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 12:09 am 
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Your issues are going to be backspacing since its going to be hard to find anything less than 4 inches, then and 8 inch wide wheel will really mess you up, so short answer No a good idea. Even with a 7 inch wheel it will rub when turning. Plus more than likely its sagged some so makes it even worse. Also the size tire you could run unlifted on a 8 inch wide wheel would have the beads pulled way apart.
best is to stay with stock wheels and 245-70-16s and call it good

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 Post subject: Re: 15" without lift?
PostPosted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:25 am 
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I tried to put on stock rims of a TJ on my KJ when i got them, you can see pics there -> http://www.jeep4fun.at/jeepforum/viewto ... =6&t=33005

i had already fitted spacer of 30mm/side (2,5"/axle) but it was to close to the brake caliper... :|

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 Post subject: Re: 15" without lift?
PostPosted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:33 am 
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Thanks for the replies! Right now the stock wheels are 17's and I'm running 245/65/17's. I only get very minor rubbing on a sharp turn with suspension compression, and I can live with that. I was hoping to swap the O.D. for width, and there must be some trade-off compromise that's better than stock +1.


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 Post subject: Re: 15" without lift?
PostPosted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:58 am 
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Unlifted, then no not really, many have tried but results are not good

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 Post subject: Re: 15" without lift?
PostPosted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:25 pm 
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tommudd wrote:
Unlifted, then no not really, many have tried but results are not good


That's good enough for me then, it sounds like it would be a fool's journey to attempt it. :jester:
Thanks again for the help!


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