Hoax33

hey so i have a set of 5 jk tires that are 32 inches in my garage from my dads car, they're the tires from 2013, and i was going to get an adapter and a 4.5" lift to fit them on my car.. but i'm seeing that people are using 3.5s so i'm wondering what the best lift for these tires would be? and would it be a bad idea to use an adapter if i plan on doing offroading? thanks

Fred/N0AZZ

Those tires are 4 yrs old now at the least check the date code on them and check for any weather checking before installing them.


As for lift height it all depends on how much you are willing to trim the fenders and the wheels used with them.

Hoax33

He doesn't have the 2013 idk what year its a 2015 or something but ive seen them referred to as 2013 tires, and he barely ever used em he lifted his car almost right away but before i put em on ill look at them to make sure everythings okay

and on the lift will a 4 inch fit? i'm taking it to a shop to have the lift put on so fender trimming doesn't really affect me that much, just wondering if a 3.5 would be better or a 4 or 4.5

Martlor13

You are gonna need more then just the lift components though so make sure you order everything right away.

Hoax33

Wym? what else would i have to order? Im new to all this so im not sure of what i dont know

Martlor13

Your talking about going 3.5 inches or higher of lift right? Your gonna need an adjustable trackbar, brake lines, possibly longer sway bar links, you will probably need to do an sye or the case drop as well. You can't just put a lift on and call it done. Like Fred likes to say "the lift is the cheapest part."

andrewmp6

Lift 3 inches or more and adapters since the jk is a different lug pattern,Honestly i won't ever run a adapter on any car i own seen a few fail and no thanks.As like said are you sure the tires are still good and checked the date code on them ?

cruiser54

Those free tires are gonna cost a ton of money to put on.

Fred/N0AZZ

I have found that to be true over the yrs. also

94zj318

If you're looking to fit the JK rims on an XJ (not sure if you're planning to do that or not), you'll need an adapter... the XJ has a 5x4.5 bolt pattern, and the JK has a 5x5 bolt pattern. Some spacers *may* be enough to be able to allow enough clearance for 32"'s to fit. If you go that route, don't bother buying one of those "Budget Boost" lift kits, as I've heard they're not very good... you'd be wasting money when you can get spacers for cheaper.

cruiser54

And that's $100 spacer kit.

Sell the tires on CL and call it a day. .

Hoax33

ended up selling them and doing a lot more research, not as clueless now hahaha i ended up with 31s and a 5x4.5 bolt pattern wheel