2008 liberty sport and OME lift with stock wheels tire help

Eddiebell · **Joined:** Sun May 25, 2014 7:52 pm **Posts:** 18

I have a 2008 liberty sport stock jeep wheels and I actually like how they look I'm looking for better tires as mine are starting to go. I have the OME lift. I was looking what tires I could fit with the stock width rims with no rubbing. I've seen bf at but heard they may rub. Any options? I will also be driving in the snow. But would like good life out of them. No super cool off roading. But would like very good traction.

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:52 pm

Size makes a tire rub, not the kind/brand. You can put a super swamper on the KK if you find the right size lol. Anyways, with your lift I'd stay with 245/75-16, or anything similar in height(I believe they're technically 30.5" or 30.7").

If you do a lot of on road driving and looking to get decent mileage out of a tire, but still want off road traction, then you'll want to look at All terrains. I personally prefer Duratracs. Gas mileage will take a slight hit and they hum a little(very aggressive tires for all terrains), but have great traction on the road, in sand, in snow(rarely used 4wd this winter), and they're good in mud. I haven't tried them on rocks though. I think Tommudd is has around 60-70k miles on his set.

Gage runs BFG all terrains. I heard good things, but they never stood out to me. Also they're pretty common in my area, I like to be different.

I think a few people run Coopers. Others are bound to chime in.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:02 pm

The BFG A/T in 225/75/16 has treated me well so far. I have the same OME lift as you.

Eddiebell · **Joined:** Sun May 25, 2014 7:52 pm **Posts:** 18

Gageraid wrote:

The BFG A/T in 225/75/16 has treated me well so far. I have the same OME lift as you.

I was hoping you'd reply since we talked before. I love the lift.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:29 pm

This was like the first week they were installed. I've got about 10K miles on them now. I can take different angle pictures for you if you'd like.
I'm also running 1.25 inch spacers for a wider stance and still no rubbing.

Eddiebell · **Joined:** Sun May 25, 2014 7:52 pm **Posts:** 18

Gageraid wrote:

This was like the first week they were installed. I've got about 10K miles on them now. I can take different angle pictures for you if you'd like.
I'm also running 1.25 inch spacers for a wider stance and still no rubbing.

Do I need the spacers? I wanted to keep them on the stock wheels.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:53 pm

Spacers aren't needed. Just the look I wanted. 225/75/16 is a stock size tire for the Libby. :mrgreen:

12KK SFD · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:03 pm

Here's mine with the 225/75 DuraTracs.

Eddiebell · **Joined:** Sun May 25, 2014 7:52 pm **Posts:** 18

Gage are those stock wheels yet dipped?

Gageraid · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:20 pm

Eddiebell wrote:

Gage are those stock wheels yet dipped?

Correct!

Eddiebell · **Joined:** Sun May 25, 2014 7:52 pm **Posts:** 18

Awesome. SAMs wants 170 a piece. Any better promo codes to be aware of?

Gageraid · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:47 pm

Eddiebell wrote:

Awesome. SAMs wants 170 a piece. Any better promo codes to be aware of?

That's about what I paid. $192. I bought five. :grim:

Eddiebell · **Joined:** Sun May 25, 2014 7:52 pm **Posts:** 18

Gageraid wrote:

Eddiebell wrote:

Awesome. SAMs wants 170 a piece. Any better promo codes to be aware of?

That's about what I paid. $192. I bought five. :grim:

Where are you keeping fifth? Not on the jeep. I didn't see a spare.

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:48 pm

Eddiebell wrote:

Gageraid wrote:

Eddiebell wrote:

Awesome. SAMs wants 170 a piece. Any better promo codes to be aware of?

That's about what I paid. $192. I bought five. :grim:

Where are you keeping fifth? Not on the jeep. I didn't see a spare.

Under the rear, where the KK's spare tire is :jester:

Eddiebell · **Joined:** Sun May 25, 2014 7:52 pm **Posts:** 18

That's about what I paid. $192. I bought five. :grim:

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Where are you keeping fifth? Not on the jeep. I didn't see a spare.[/quote]

Under the rear, where the KK's spare tire is :jester:

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That's got to affect clearence. I thought only skinny spares could fit.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:24 am

Eddiebell wrote:

Gageraid wrote:

Eddiebell wrote:

Awesome. SAMs wants 170 a piece. Any better promo codes to be aware of?

That's about what I paid. $192. I bought five. :grim:

Where are you keeping fifth? Not on the jeep. I didn't see a spare.

Eddiebell · **Joined:** Sun May 25, 2014 7:52 pm **Posts:** 18

did you have to adjust anything?

Gageraid · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:39 pm

Eddiebell wrote:

did you have to adjust anything?

Not at all. Members have been fitting MUCH larger tires in there.

Eddiebell · **Joined:** Sun May 25, 2014 7:52 pm **Posts:** 18

Ok thanks. I honestly think under the jeep is stupid but well they did it. Wish they did a rear like previous one.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:53 pm

Eddiebell wrote:

Ok thanks. I honestly think under the jeep is stupid but well they did it. Wish they did a rear like previous one.

That's what the majority of us think as well.
There's a member here, AtTheHelm who built a fantastic rear tire carrier which he sells if you contact him. He has also built a variety of other things like steel bumpers, roof rails, and a front recovery system.

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