Mitch Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 I want to run a 34x10.50x15 tire. I have a 15x7 set of rims, and a 15x8 set of rims, does it matter which I choose? I don't want to blow the tire off the rim when I air down. (the 15x7's are prettier) Thanks!
DirtyComanche Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 I'd use the 15x7s personally. But, the backspacing might be more important than the width here.
Mitch Posted April 19, 2007 Author Posted April 19, 2007 actually these are the rims, they arent in my posession yet, but probably would be... The 15x8 with 3.75 are just black soft 8 steelies. I think they are 15x7 with 3.75" bs. Will these work okay on the MJ?
feerocknok Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 The ones pictured are 5.25" backspacing, I believe. I have a set of those on my 5-lug Yoter. Yeah, they'll bolt up, but your tires will assassinate your LCAs.
DirtyComanche Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 You might rub with the 15x7s... But, IDK, I'm no expert on tire/wheel fittament.
Mitch Posted April 19, 2007 Author Posted April 19, 2007 well that sucks... not even close to livable? or some spacers or something?
feerocknok Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 well that sucks... not even close to livable? or some spacers or something? Well, 30x9.5s with stock backspacing/width doesn't hit, but 31x10.5s do, so 34x10.5s would be pretty bad. You can run spacers and it'd be fine. Same effect as running less backspacing.
feerocknok Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 P.S. Those rims kick @$$ in the asthetics department.
DirtyComanche Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 well that sucks... not even close to livable? or some spacers or something? If they're as feerocknok said (and I wouldn't doubt him, 5.25 sounds right), they'll be horribly nasty with 34s. You won't be able to turn. You could run some good spacers (say, 1.5" or 2") but, they're quite pricey and make it often not worth it. Also, spacers have their own inherent disadvantages.
Mitch Posted April 19, 2007 Author Posted April 19, 2007 ya, if I run them, they will definitally be the prettiest thing on the truck. lol
Tracker Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 ZJ LCA's will help. Someone has posted pics recently.
CWLONGSHOT Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 WJ LCA's not ZJ... I agree those are factory BS so 5.25 is what they are. The side knobs on swampers is what ruins it for you. Otherwise, it likey would be liveable. The WJ LCA's COULD be the ticket. I haven't measured to see what they actually give in extra clearance. Pete has a set, I'm sure he will measure for ya!! PETE....OH PETE...you up yet???????? CW
Mitch Posted April 19, 2007 Author Posted April 19, 2007 hehe, Are WJ LCA's appropriate for 4.5-5" of lift?
mjeff87 Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 I’m at work right now, but I can measure the set I have tonight and post up if Pete doesn’t. They would work with drop brackets, which you would need at 5". Plus, the frame end is slightly larger than the factory bracket, so you could build your drop brackets to the correct width and not have to cut the bushing. Gojeep has a niiice writeup on his site on how he did his DB's with WJ LCA's. Jeff Image Not Found Image Not Found
87manche Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 neightbor has a TJ with 33x10.5's on stock rims. Same backspacing and suspension as us. He can't turn so well. I'd go with the black steelies.
mudrunt Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 I have a set of 3" spacers that were custom made at a machine shop here locally that I have just sitting around. I would be willing to sell and ship to you. Shoot me a price if you are interested.
Pete M Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 W PETE....OH PETE...you up yet???????? CW At 5:43 AM? :eek: Are you kidding? I usually hit the sack at 3am. As to measurements, I'd guess they give about an inch of extra space. They also give a smooth surface for the tire to touch rather than the harsh edge of the stock arms. I'm not sure if they'd be enough to prevent all contact with 34s, but with them and a small amount of steering stop adjustment, I'd think you could get away with it. But only for stock height MJs or if you use drop brackets.
87manche Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 also, if you've got the front steering skid plate, that would have to go as well. and you might want to check that you're not going to get into the swaybar.
DirtyComanche Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 and you might want to check that you're not going to get into the swaybar. Ya know how I'd fix that... (hint, it invovles throwing something in the trash)
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