BF Goodrich KM - 245/75R16
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| Author: | TTU_TJ [ Wed May 10, 2006 8:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | BF Goodrich KM - 245/75R16 [pics!] |
BF Goodrich KM - 245/75R16
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| Author: | jeepmed [ Thu May 11, 2006 9:37 am ] |
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Looks great. Have you had a chance to break them in? |
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| Author: | TTU_TJ [ Thu May 11, 2006 3:05 pm ] |
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They'll get a workout this Saturday! I just did a flex test and discovered that I will definitely have to remove the 1.5" wheel spacers. They cause the tire to contact the front edge of the front fender-well during turning, and trimming for clearance would have to be drastic. I'll re-evaluate tonight after getting the spacers off. |
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| Author: | RespectMyLibertay [ Thu May 11, 2006 3:08 pm ] |
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The Moab rims have been known to give good stuffage alone, so I can imagine the spacers are unnecessary. I plan on trimming my front bumper some more, around the foglight area? Is this what you plan on doing for ground clearance up front? We could do it together...(note: I'm scared!) |
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| Author: | Mutt [ Thu May 11, 2006 3:14 pm ] |
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That looks good. Don't the Moab wheels have 4.5" back spacing? How big are the spacers? |
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| Author: | RespectMyLibertay [ Thu May 11, 2006 6:57 pm ] |
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No I think stock Limited and Sport wheels are 16x7, 5.25" BS, and the Moabs are only supposed to be 16x7 5.0" BS if I remember correctly. The spacers probably brought it out another inch at least, I'm guessing, probably around 1.5-2.5" total from stock Limited rim spacing, depending on how thick the spacers are. |
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| Author: | Skyjump136 [ Thu May 11, 2006 8:29 pm ] |
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Moabs are 8" wide rims. That alone gives you a bit more agressive stance. And then I believe they have .25" less back spacing than stock. |
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| Author: | RespectMyLibertay [ Thu May 11, 2006 8:40 pm ] |
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.25"? Is that all it needs to help rubbing? Or does the 8 inch rim move the tires centerline out enough to help the rubbing? |
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| Author: | TTU_TJ [ Thu May 11, 2006 10:47 pm ] |
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Summary: Stock rims - 17x7, 5.5" BS Moabs - 16x8, 4.5" BS the spacers I just took off - 1.5" I'm just barely getting a rub on the fenderwell behind the fog light now. I'm thinking I won't even cut it out. I'm looking forward to getting a high-clearance bumper eventually, so that'll take care of the clearances in the end. RespectML - I wouldn't mind helping you trim yours out. I've done several Grand Cherokees and the fenders on my TJ. |
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| Author: | Skyjump136 [ Thu May 11, 2006 11:49 pm ] |
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If the Moab rims are 4.5" BS that's news to me. After doing a bit of research I am fairly certain they are 5.0" BS. Stock Liberty is 5.5" so the Moabs have .5" more offset and are 1" wider. |
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| Author: | RespectMyLibertay [ Fri May 12, 2006 12:34 am ] |
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TTU_TJ wrote: Summary:
Stock rims - 17x7, 5.5" BS Moabs - 16x8, 4.5" BS the spacers I just took off - 1.5" I'm just barely getting a rub on the fenderwell behind the fog light now. I'm thinking I won't even cut it out. I'm looking forward to getting a high-clearance bumper eventually, so that'll take care of the clearances in the end. RespectML - I wouldn't mind helping you trim yours out. I've done several Grand Cherokees and the fenders on my TJ. Do you have a dremel or something that cuts more cleanly than what I have access to, a Milwaukee Sawzall? |
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| Author: | Myke [ Fri May 12, 2006 9:20 am ] |
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looks badass |
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| Author: | TTU_TJ [ Fri May 12, 2006 11:57 am ] |
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Skyjump136 wrote: If the Moab rims are 4.5" BS that's news to me. After doing a bit of research I am fairly certain they are 5.0" BS. Stock Liberty is 5.5" so the Moabs have .5" more offset and are 1" wider. You could be right, I'll measure again tonight. I had to eyeball the tape becasue those rims are mounted now. So, assuming .5" more BS and 1" more width, the outside edge is 1.5" wider on each side -> 3" track-width increase. Skyjump136 wrote: Do you have a dremel or something that cuts more cleanly than what I have access to, a Milwaukee Sawzall?
Yeah, I've got access to a Dremel, but I also like the cuts made by carpet knives. |
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