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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
12.5" wide tires will fit in a 15x8 wheel correct?
That's what I have and they work great on 33x12.5. At the recommended street pressure I have noticed slightly more wear towards the center. Just an observation and not really worried about it.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by McCaffrey
That's what I have and they work great on 33x12.5. At the recommended street pressure I have noticed slightly more wear towards the center. Just an observation and not really worried about it.
If they're not wearing evenly they're not at the right pressure. What are you basing the "reccommendation" off of and how many psi are you driving with?
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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When you have mud terrains or aggressive tires in general, its best to run under the recommended tire pressure if you want adequate tire wear. Otherwise you'll wear the centers out of your tires.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
When you have mud terrains or aggressive tires in general, its best to run under the recommended tire pressure if you want adequate tire wear. Otherwise you'll wear the centers out of your tires.
Yup. I ran about 5 psi less than recommended in my km2s...I don't give 2 shiïts about my nittos...haven't even checked tire pressure lol.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
When you have mud terrains or aggressive tires in general, its best to run under the recommended tire pressure if you want adequate tire wear. Otherwise you'll wear the centers out of your tires.
This.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Yup. I ran about 5 psi less than recommended in my km2s...I don't give 2 shiïts about my nittos...haven't even checked tire pressure lol.
I had to run damn 25 lbs in my federals to get them to wear right, along with them being hard as **** to balance.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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Thanks for the tip, all. I'll start running them 5 PSI lower.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Ok so this is what I've come up with for all the stuff I need for a 3.5" lift. Is there anything I'm missing? Anything that you guys wouls recommend i change? And is that transfer case lowering kit the whole thing, the pic just shows some bolts and washers? Also would a ZJ tie rod be sufficient for a steering upgrade, will be running 33's?


http://m.4wd.com/newui/search.aspx?sku=JKSOGS125
http://m.4wd.com/newui/search.aspx?sku=R/ERE6030T
http://m.4wd.com/newui/search.aspx?sku=R/ERE2120
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 12:53 PM
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Will 32x1150x15 fit on an xj with 3 inch lift, without fender trimming?
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Eagle564
Ok so this is what I've come up with for all the stuff I need for a 3.5" lift. Is there anything I'm missing? Anything that you guys wouls recommend i change? And is that transfer case lowering kit the whole thing, the pic just shows some bolts and washers? Also would a ZJ tie rod be sufficient for a steering upgrade, will be running 33's?


http://m.4wd.com/newui/search.aspx?sku=JKSOGS125
http://m.4wd.com/newui/search.aspx?sku=R/ERE6030T
http://m.4wd.com/newui/search.aspx?sku=R/ERE2120
Rough country sells Assn adjustable trac bar for like $129.99. They also have a lower control arm drop kit for $99.99.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by xjfan0310
Will 32x1150x15 fit on an xj with 3 inch lift, without fender trimming?
With bump stopping yes but you will rub if you try to go off road. The Xj was plagued by tiny wheel wells anything over 31's you'll need to trim if you plan to go wheeling
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by xjfan0310
Will 32x1150x15 fit on an xj with 3 inch lift, without fender trimming?
What type of wheels? 11.5 on stock wheels will rub the lower control arm up front and come VERY close to the rear leafs. You will need a wheel with less back spacing.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ
With bump stopping yes but you will rub if you try to go off road. The Xj was plagued by tiny wheel wells anything over 31's you'll need to trim if you plan to go wheeling
I don't ever get time to go wheeling. The most i get is country back roads. I work two jobs and have a family. If i get extended bump stops then i will have less of an issue? Would i rub when making full turns?
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Swirlchaser
What type of wheels? 11.5 on stock wheels will rub the lower control arm up front and come VERY close to the rear leafs. You will need a wheel with less back spacing.
I plan on getting aftermarket ones with 3.50 -4.00 inches of backspacing. Would that work? Out would it still rub?
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by xjfan0310

I plan on getting aftermarket ones with 3.50 -4.00 inches of backspacing. Would that work? Out would it still rub?
Won't hit the LCA's but might on your fender flares
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