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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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hey i have a 1992 jeep yj with a 3 inch body lift what is the biggest tire a could fit without to much more? i was looking at 35 inch tire are these to big? And also i am looking to buy some!
Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Bump to the top.....

I have a 3 inch suspension lift and am curious of the maximum tire size I can run. Also thinking about doing the 3" body lift for a total of 6".......
Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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3 inch suspension is only good for 31 maybe 32 with a lil rubbing
Old Aug 24, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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crazydean45, 33" will fit on a 3" body lift.
Kusto, If your planning on offroading I'd suggest a 4" susp lift and 2" body lift instead of a 3"+3" to get you to 6", more articulation that way and not quite as unstable for the short wheelbase. Personal opinion only.
Old Aug 30, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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It has a 3.5" suspension lift in it now and has approximately 33" tires already. I just purchased it and am looking over my options now. Just curious if rim off set makes a big difference with rubbing issues???

Currently no rub but I want to switch up the rims and need to know if there is an optimum off set (4")? I would like to run an 11" or 12" wide tire also for a little better flotation in soft ground conditions.

I will be running the bushwhacker flares as well.
Old Aug 30, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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Definitely does, the wider the tire you need smaller backspacing. Can't remember what the stock is 5.5 or 6" for the YJ's.
I've got 265/75-16's on my WJ with 4.5" of BS and I still have very minor rubbing at full lock in reverse. Stock was 225/75-16's with 6" of BS
Old Sep 3, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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Decided to go with 33 x 12.5 x R15" on an 8" rim with 5 on 4.5 and 3.75" backspace. Once they arrive and I get them installed I will let you know how they work out. I hear this configuration will allow me to run really low tire pressure in soft ground conditions for improved flotation.
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