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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Hey guys, i know there are a lot of these threads out there, but I searched and really couldn't find what I was looking for. Right Now I have a rough country series II lift kit. I currently have 31 inch tires. I am getting the bushwhacker cutout flares soon, and I wanted to know if i could fit 32 inch MT/R's next time i get tires? Thanks for your help.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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You can fit 35s if you are willing to trim.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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AoA runs 32s on a 3" lift. Minimal rubbing, if any.

I took my flares off and could clear 33s on my BDS 3". 35s after trimming.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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alright thanks guys. So if you were me and had the 3 inch and bushwhackers, what would you guys buy 32's or 33's?
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Me?

35s.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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I rin P265/75R16's on a 3" lift and I have minor rubbing .. the tires just catch the factory flares on sharp turns
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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I have 31/10.5/15 have minimal rubbing at full lock. I seriously have almost 7 inchs of space between the tire and flare and mines uncut. Knew I should have gotten bigger ones.

Edit: thats on 3.5" I know you said 3 but still
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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I have a 3" RC series II with 32" BFG KM2's with no trimming, and stock flares.

I will remove the plastic bumper caps eventually. But for right now its fine for driving to and from work.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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To me, there are two things that will determine tire size. Serious trails require more articulation. Maximum articulation pushes the tires deep into the wheel wells. On my '98XJ with 5" lift a 35" tire would tear apart bushwacker cut outs.

Then, the bushwacker cut-outs are pretty easy to break and I know they will not fit 35s on my '98. However, there is a better brand of fender flare that will handle tough trails and still cover oversized tires. Here's my XJ running 33s

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