Intergate

Thanks for the info Jerry. Do you think there would be any possibility of
rubbing with a 2" lift installed.

I would rather go with the 32's if I can be sure they will not hit anywhere
with the stock wheels.

How about it any body actually done it?

--
Tim

[____]
(OIIIIIIO)


"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
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> Oh... stock TJ rims can generally handle up to a 32x11.50 but occasionally
> the rear tire's inside sidewall might rub. The factory wheel just
positions
> the sidewall fairly close to the rear upper shock tower. Most don't have
> any rub problems with that combination though.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:40E202E1.1C51C83B@sympatico.ca...
> > He can use his stock rims can't he Jerry?
> >
> > I know my 7's are fine for a 10.5 and folks use 12.5's on them, but I
> > have a CJ....
> >
> > He asked before and I know there is a limit on tire size or tall vs
> > wide, for a TJ on the stock rim, I though I saw you post that info?
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jerry Bransford wrote:
> > >
> > > A 10" wide wheel would be too wide for a 32x11.50 tire. A 15x8 size
> wheel
> > > is actually the preferred wheelsize for even 35x12.50 tire size like
I'm
> > > running. The narrower width is more easily able to hold onto the tire
> bead
> > > when the tire is aired down for offroading.
> > >
> > > Jerry
> > > --
> > > Jerry Bransford
> > > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > > "Intergate" <roadrnnr99@REMOVE.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:10e3olmjnmj5qce@corp.supernews.com...
> > > > Looks Like I am going to go with new wheels on my o4 TJ so I can get
> the
> > > > 32x11.5 tires.
> > > >
> > > > the 31x10.5x15's just look to small with a 2" lift.
> > > >
> > > > I want 4" backspace and can only get it in the 15x10 wheel on the
> ones I
> > > am
> > > > looking at.
> > > >
> > > > Will a 10" wheel clear everything with a 2" lift front and back?
> > > >
> > > > By the way I got the Teraflex 2" and their 4 shocks. This is nice
> looking
> > > > stuff, can;t wait to put it on Friday.
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > --
> > > > Tim
> > > >
> > > > [____]
> > > > (OIIIIIIO)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
>
>

Steve

Hi Tim,

With 32x11.50 on stock 15x7 wheels (+30mm offset?), your turning radius
will degrade. You will get some minor rubbing on the upper insides of
the wheel wells when you flex up off road. Probably barely noticeable
but there none the less.

As Jerry says, a 7" rim will hold a bead better when aired down off
road. The downside for a narrow rim is that your center lugs will wear
quicker at street PSI. You can limit wear by reducing pressure to
flatten the contact patch, but you'll end up with a squishy ride and a
lot of sidewall roll.

Consider a 15x8 wheel with +6mm offset (4.75" back spacing). This wider
wheel will provide a better contact patch for improved tread wear and
handling. The moderate decrease in offset will eliminate inside contact
while keeping the tires tucked in under your flares and it will minimize
increased strain on your bearings and seals.

US Wheel Crawler and American Racing Renegade come in this size:

http://uswheel.com/images/wheelsBIG/crawler.jpg
http://americanracing.com/images/wheels/mega/m798.jpg

Steve

Intergate wrote:
> Thanks for the info Jerry. Do you think there would be any possibility of
> rubbing with a 2" lift installed.
>
> I would rather go with the 32's if I can be sure they will not hit anywhere
> with the stock wheels.
>
> How about it any body actually done it?
>

Steve

Hi Tim,

With 32x11.50 on stock 15x7 wheels (+30mm offset?), your turning radius
will degrade. You will get some minor rubbing on the upper insides of
the wheel wells when you flex up off road. Probably barely noticeable
but there none the less.

As Jerry says, a 7" rim will hold a bead better when aired down off
road. The downside for a narrow rim is that your center lugs will wear
quicker at street PSI. You can limit wear by reducing pressure to
flatten the contact patch, but you'll end up with a squishy ride and a
lot of sidewall roll.

Consider a 15x8 wheel with +6mm offset (4.75" back spacing). This wider
wheel will provide a better contact patch for improved tread wear and
handling. The moderate decrease in offset will eliminate inside contact
while keeping the tires tucked in under your flares and it will minimize
increased strain on your bearings and seals.

US Wheel Crawler and American Racing Renegade come in this size:

http://uswheel.com/images/wheelsBIG/crawler.jpg
http://americanracing.com/images/wheels/mega/m798.jpg

Steve

Intergate wrote:
> Thanks for the info Jerry. Do you think there would be any possibility of
> rubbing with a 2" lift installed.
>
> I would rather go with the 32's if I can be sure they will not hit anywhere
> with the stock wheels.
>
> How about it any body actually done it?
>

Steve

Hi Tim,

With 32x11.50 on stock 15x7 wheels (+30mm offset?), your turning radius
will degrade. You will get some minor rubbing on the upper insides of
the wheel wells when you flex up off road. Probably barely noticeable
but there none the less.

As Jerry says, a 7" rim will hold a bead better when aired down off
road. The downside for a narrow rim is that your center lugs will wear
quicker at street PSI. You can limit wear by reducing pressure to
flatten the contact patch, but you'll end up with a squishy ride and a
lot of sidewall roll.

Consider a 15x8 wheel with +6mm offset (4.75" back spacing). This wider
wheel will provide a better contact patch for improved tread wear and
handling. The moderate decrease in offset will eliminate inside contact
while keeping the tires tucked in under your flares and it will minimize
increased strain on your bearings and seals.

US Wheel Crawler and American Racing Renegade come in this size:

http://uswheel.com/images/wheelsBIG/crawler.jpg
http://americanracing.com/images/wheels/mega/m798.jpg

Steve

Intergate wrote:
> Thanks for the info Jerry. Do you think there would be any possibility of
> rubbing with a 2" lift installed.
>
> I would rather go with the 32's if I can be sure they will not hit anywhere
> with the stock wheels.
>
> How about it any body actually done it?
>

Steve

Hi Tim,

With 32x11.50 on stock 15x7 wheels (+30mm offset?), your turning radius
will degrade. You will get some minor rubbing on the upper insides of
the wheel wells when you flex up off road. Probably barely noticeable
but there none the less.

As Jerry says, a 7" rim will hold a bead better when aired down off
road. The downside for a narrow rim is that your center lugs will wear
quicker at street PSI. You can limit wear by reducing pressure to
flatten the contact patch, but you'll end up with a squishy ride and a
lot of sidewall roll.

Consider a 15x8 wheel with +6mm offset (4.75" back spacing). This wider
wheel will provide a better contact patch for improved tread wear and
handling. The moderate decrease in offset will eliminate inside contact
while keeping the tires tucked in under your flares and it will minimize
increased strain on your bearings and seals.

US Wheel Crawler and American Racing Renegade come in this size:

http://uswheel.com/images/wheelsBIG/crawler.jpg
http://americanracing.com/images/wheels/mega/m798.jpg

Steve

Intergate wrote:
> Thanks for the info Jerry. Do you think there would be any possibility of
> rubbing with a 2" lift installed.
>
> I would rather go with the 32's if I can be sure they will not hit anywhere
> with the stock wheels.
>
> How about it any body actually done it?
>

twaldron

Your lift will be plenty for 32" tires. The rubbing will come into
effect from incorrectly back spaced wheels. Factory backspaced wheels
are 5.5" and could potentially cause rubbing with an 11.50" wide tire,
and definitely with a 12.50" tire. I know I had NO rubbing with 31x10.50
tires on a stock TJ, although it had 5.0" BS wheels.

Intergate wrote:

> Thanks for the info Jerry. Do you think there would be any possibility of
> rubbing with a 2" lift installed.
>
> I would rather go with the 32's if I can be sure they will not hit anywhere
> with the stock wheels.
>
> How about it any body actually done it?
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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twaldron

Your lift will be plenty for 32" tires. The rubbing will come into
effect from incorrectly back spaced wheels. Factory backspaced wheels
are 5.5" and could potentially cause rubbing with an 11.50" wide tire,
and definitely with a 12.50" tire. I know I had NO rubbing with 31x10.50
tires on a stock TJ, although it had 5.0" BS wheels.

Intergate wrote:

> Thanks for the info Jerry. Do you think there would be any possibility of
> rubbing with a 2" lift installed.
>
> I would rather go with the 32's if I can be sure they will not hit anywhere
> with the stock wheels.
>
> How about it any body actually done it?
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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twaldron

Your lift will be plenty for 32" tires. The rubbing will come into
effect from incorrectly back spaced wheels. Factory backspaced wheels
are 5.5" and could potentially cause rubbing with an 11.50" wide tire,
and definitely with a 12.50" tire. I know I had NO rubbing with 31x10.50
tires on a stock TJ, although it had 5.0" BS wheels.

Intergate wrote:

> Thanks for the info Jerry. Do you think there would be any possibility of
> rubbing with a 2" lift installed.
>
> I would rather go with the 32's if I can be sure they will not hit anywhere
> with the stock wheels.
>
> How about it any body actually done it?
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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twaldron

Your lift will be plenty for 32" tires. The rubbing will come into
effect from incorrectly back spaced wheels. Factory backspaced wheels
are 5.5" and could potentially cause rubbing with an 11.50" wide tire,
and definitely with a 12.50" tire. I know I had NO rubbing with 31x10.50
tires on a stock TJ, although it had 5.0" BS wheels.

Intergate wrote:

> Thanks for the info Jerry. Do you think there would be any possibility of
> rubbing with a 2" lift installed.
>
> I would rather go with the 32's if I can be sure they will not hit anywhere
> with the stock wheels.
>
> How about it any body actually done it?
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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ISellJeeps

they will definetly rub on factory rims when sharp u turns occur the tires
rub on the lower control arms


"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:eGDEc.5022$rn2.1144@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> Your lift will be plenty for 32" tires. The rubbing will come into
> effect from incorrectly back spaced wheels. Factory backspaced wheels
> are 5.5" and could potentially cause rubbing with an 11.50" wide tire,
> and definitely with a 12.50" tire. I know I had NO rubbing with 31x10.50
> tires on a stock TJ, although it had 5.0" BS wheels.
>
> Intergate wrote:
>
> > Thanks for the info Jerry. Do you think there would be any possibility
of
> > rubbing with a 2" lift installed.
> >
> > I would rather go with the 32's if I can be sure they will not hit
anywhere
> > with the stock wheels.
> >
> > How about it any body actually done it?
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>