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newjeep 06-14-2012 09:51 PM

Tire size
 
I know this has been asked before, but can't find the thread. But what is the biggest tire size you can go on the stock 18 inch rim of the 2012 Sahara? Oh and with the stock suspension.

Gho 06-16-2012 07:15 AM

Re: Tire size
 
I went from the stock 255 70 's up to 275 70 's. They work and look GREAT (not too big but look nice and "beefy")... but... With the stock height they rub a bit on the swaybar when the wheel is turned fully, and the spare barely attaches to the stock bracket (rubs a bit on the bumper... ). I bought small spacers (1/4 inch) which helped with the spare tire but did not fix the swaybar rub). The run is tolerable.. But makes the turning radius a bit longer.
Now that I have a 2 inch lift the tires fit with lots of room to spare at the swaybar.

newjeep 06-17-2012 01:40 PM

Re: Tire size
 
Thanks for the info, do you have a pic so I can how it looks? If its no to much trouble.

Gho 06-17-2012 07:48 PM

Re: Tire size
 
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Originally Posted by newjeep (Post 562640)
Thanks for the info, do you have a pic so I can how it looks? If its no to much trouble.

Here are the pictures:
1st - completely stock (still in the lot!)
2nd - Just Wrangler Duratracs
Last Two: Duratracs and Lift (2.5" Teraflex Spacer Lift with extensions)

mechano 06-17-2012 09:10 PM

Re: Tire size
 

Originally Posted by Gho (Post 562630)
I went from the stock 255 70 's up to 275 70 's. They work and look GREAT (not too big but look nice and "beefy")... but... With the stock height they rub a bit on the swaybar when the wheel is turned fully, and the spare barely attaches to the stock bracket (rubs a bit on the bumper... ). I bought small spacers (1/4 inch) which helped with the spare tire but did not fix the swaybar rub). The run is tolerable.. But makes the turning radius a bit longer.
Now that I have a 2 inch lift the tires fit with lots of room to spare at the swaybar.

where did u find the spacers u purchased and how much were they roughly?

Gho 06-18-2012 05:41 PM

Re: Tire size
 
I ordered them in at National 4x4 in Smiths Falls. National is a chain and has a website also. Not sure if there is a location near you. They were about $50 for 6 of them. Brad is the guy to talk to (fantastic to deal with)... He'd be glad to order them in and ship them to you.


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