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Author:  Milner [ Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:03 am ]
Post subject:  Anybody try JK tires/wheels?
Just wondering if anyone has tried to fit JK 255/75r17 and wheels (using 1-1.5" wheel adapters) with a 2.5" lift?
There are a few sets around here pretty cheap.
What are your thoughts????
Author:  tommudd [ Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:48 pm ]
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just have to get the adapters to change from 5.5 to 4.5 bolt pattern which they do make.
Author:  jerbacher [ Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:27 pm ]
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only problem is that those adapter add width. and the backspacing on those wheels is probably already 5" with an 8" rim, same as TJ Moabs. I think you'd end up with your track too wide. Despite what Pontiac used to say, wider is not necessarily better!
Author:  tommudd [ Wed Aug 22, 2007 5:07 pm ]
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Thats true Jon, it would put them out there a ways!
Author:  kj in a tight spot [ Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:13 pm ]
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jerbacher wrote:
only problem is that those adapter add width. and the backspacing on those wheels is probably already 5" with an 8" rim, same as TJ Moabs. I think you'd end up with your track too wide. Despite what Pontiac used to say, wider is not necessarily better!


I disagree and so will most on this one guys...wider increased your jeeps footprint and lowers the COG a bunch!!! just a half inch even on each side helps out...I run a 1.25" wheel spacer and a 3.75" bs steelie on my TJ and so it essentially has a bs of 2.50"...sure the tires stick out more but at least for me it allowed better flex for my wider tires AND it has also added a better stability on the tippy rocks...some will also say that this increased bs will cause premature bearin wear, but this is debatable and negligable, just ask round...my $.02 cents 8)
Author:  jerbacher [ Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:20 pm ]
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kj in a tight spot wrote:
jerbacher wrote:
only problem is that those adapter add width. and the backspacing on those wheels is probably already 5" with an 8" rim, same as TJ Moabs. I think you'd end up with your track too wide. Despite what Pontiac used to say, wider is not necessarily better!


I disagree and so will most on this one guys...wider increased your jeeps footprint and lowers the COG a bunch!!! just a half inch even on each side helps out...I run a 1.25" wheel spacer and a 3.75" bs steelie on my TJ and so it essentially has a bs of 2.50"...sure the tires stick out more but at least for me it allowed better flex for my wider tires AND it has also added a better stability on the tippy rocks...some will also say that this increased bs will cause premature bearin wear, but this is debatable and negligable, just ask round...my $.02 cents 8)


what i meant is:

wider is not necessarily better because on a kj it will cause all kinds of rubbing...
Author:  kj in a tight spot [ Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:25 pm ]
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jerbacher wrote:
kj in a tight spot wrote:
jerbacher wrote:
only problem is that those adapter add width. and the backspacing on those wheels is probably already 5" with an 8" rim, same as TJ Moabs. I think you'd end up with your track too wide. Despite what Pontiac used to say, wider is not necessarily better!


I disagree and so will most on this one guys...wider increased your jeeps footprint and lowers the COG a bunch!!! just a half inch even on each side helps out...I run a 1.25" wheel spacer and a 3.75" bs steelie on my TJ and so it essentially has a bs of 2.50"...sure the tires stick out more but at least for me it allowed better flex for my wider tires AND it has also added a better stability on the tippy rocks...some will also say that this increased bs will cause premature bearin wear, but this is debatable and negligable, just ask round...my $.02 cents 8)


what i meant is:

wider is not necessarily better because on a kj it will cause all kinds of rubbing...


Granted, but why do yall think sawzalls were invented :twisted:
Author:  jerbacher [ Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:29 pm ]
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:lol: good point!
Author:  Neatus [ Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:41 pm ]
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kj in a tight spot wrote:

Granted, but why do yall think sawzalls were invented :twisted:


haha, yeah but when you cut stuff of the KJ there is just more stuff underneath to cut. I swear DC listened to their mom's to much and dressed the KJ in layers!
Author:  kj in a tight spot [ Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:52 pm ]
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Neatus wrote:
kj in a tight spot wrote:

Granted, but why do yall think sawzalls were invented :twisted:


haha, yeah but when you cut stuff of the KJ there is just more stuff underneath to cut. I swear DC listened to their mom's to much and dressed the KJ in layers!


:lol: This is true...I guess, what kinda stuff is under the fender wells? Its prolly pretty different from my TJ since there really aint nothin uder there haha
Author:  DarbyWalters [ Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:07 am ]
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Doesn't lower COG when you widen track...but it does make it more stable because of added track width.
Author:  kj in a tight spot [ Sun Sep 02, 2007 2:34 pm ]
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DarbyWalters wrote:
Doesn't lower COG when you widen track...but it does make it more stable because of added track width.


K what I meant was that widenin the track will make it more stable...what I was gettin at was when the jeep is lifted and the tires are pushed out farther it helps with stability like you said. I worded it wrong thanks for the catch 8)
Author:  1300ZUK [ Sun Sep 02, 2007 7:44 pm ]
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tommudd wrote:
just have to get the adapters to change from 5.5 to 4.5 bolt pattern which they do make.


aren't jk's 5*5 not 5*5.5
Author:  tommudd [ Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:51 pm ]
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slip of the finger sorry with the wrong info, but back in the day :? :?
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