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Old 02-05-2013, 06:49 AM
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ive got a zj with a 5.5 inch rustys lift.. my question is what isthe best tire/wheel size..... ive got 33x14.50r15 swamper tsl radials on it now. but they seem to be too big. ideas?
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I would go with a 33x12.50's. That should fit and clear ok. I know of people with Rustys 5.5" kit running that size with no problem and with a little trimming they were able to run 35x12.50's. With as wide a tire you are running, I would think that you would have to cut your fenders quite a bit to keep them from hitting when turning sharp or flexing much.
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i have trimmed already. but yeah. i cant flex much. i was actually thinking of going to 31s but not too sure
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Post some pics of it. What wheels are you running? Offset? I'd stick with a 12.50 or narrower width .
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