Fishrising
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Hi All! And yes, I have been doing some reading and re/searching prior to posting this across many forums.
What I have on: 2011 JKU Sahara with 255/70-18 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires
What I have in a box: 4x Spidertrax 1.5" wheel spacers and a Rock Krawler JK 1.75 Budget Based L.T. System
What my intent WAS: to move to 33s when I need new rubber, which is soon...
What my reason is: so that I could gain a little more ground clearance for rutted farm and fire roads that I hunt and fish off of (haven't gotten hung up yet), to start summer weekend beach cruising, and for a more aggressive look. No intent on true rock crawling.
BUT...now I am having second thoughts about a budge lift and spacers. Trying to decide if I want to use them, or remain stock. So my questions are:
1. What size tires can I move up to without worrying about rubbing?
1a. 275/65-18 (not a change in diameter, but an increase in section width and a decrease in sidewall heigh)? I assume wider is better for sand and general off road. But what is the shorter sidewall going to do for/against me? Is a 275/65 on stock 18" wheels without spacers or lift going to rub on full turn?
1b. 265/70-18 - little taller (1/2"), little wider than stock? Is this a good compromise for no lift/level kit, no spacers, no rubbing?
1c. 275/70-18 - now up to 33? I understand that I will need both the spacers and lift to avoid rubbing, anyone's thoughts differ?
2. For a daily driver, that seconds as a weekend hunting/fishing vehicle, and summers on the beach, I do believe I want an A/T type tire versus a M/T, thoughts? And based on what I've read, I think I have narrowed it down to these, what are your thoughts on them for my intentions and what size based on what I wrote above?
2a. BFG T/A KO?
2b. Cooper Discover ATP?
2c. Falken Wild Peak A/T?
2d. General Grabber A/T2?
2e. GY Duratrac?
2f. Nitto Terra Grappler A/T?
3. At what point do I want to consider LT (or E rated) tires? No towing here other, than a 800# sailboat form time to time.
Thank you in advance!
What I have on: 2011 JKU Sahara with 255/70-18 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires
What I have in a box: 4x Spidertrax 1.5" wheel spacers and a Rock Krawler JK 1.75 Budget Based L.T. System
What my intent WAS: to move to 33s when I need new rubber, which is soon...
What my reason is: so that I could gain a little more ground clearance for rutted farm and fire roads that I hunt and fish off of (haven't gotten hung up yet), to start summer weekend beach cruising, and for a more aggressive look. No intent on true rock crawling.
BUT...now I am having second thoughts about a budge lift and spacers. Trying to decide if I want to use them, or remain stock. So my questions are:
1. What size tires can I move up to without worrying about rubbing?
1a. 275/65-18 (not a change in diameter, but an increase in section width and a decrease in sidewall heigh)? I assume wider is better for sand and general off road. But what is the shorter sidewall going to do for/against me? Is a 275/65 on stock 18" wheels without spacers or lift going to rub on full turn?
1b. 265/70-18 - little taller (1/2"), little wider than stock? Is this a good compromise for no lift/level kit, no spacers, no rubbing?
1c. 275/70-18 - now up to 33? I understand that I will need both the spacers and lift to avoid rubbing, anyone's thoughts differ?
2. For a daily driver, that seconds as a weekend hunting/fishing vehicle, and summers on the beach, I do believe I want an A/T type tire versus a M/T, thoughts? And based on what I've read, I think I have narrowed it down to these, what are your thoughts on them for my intentions and what size based on what I wrote above?
2a. BFG T/A KO?
2b. Cooper Discover ATP?
2c. Falken Wild Peak A/T?
2d. General Grabber A/T2?
2e. GY Duratrac?
2f. Nitto Terra Grappler A/T?
3. At what point do I want to consider LT (or E rated) tires? No towing here other, than a 800# sailboat form time to time.
Thank you in advance!
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