Wheel sizes & tires
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DirtHeadDavis
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Lot of people do it, including myself. I air down to 15 psi or so usually with my 35s on Hard Rock Rubicon Wheels, have had no issues. The only trouble would be finding who will mount them given they are outside the approved rim range. Give your local Discount Tire a call.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
I would be shocked if any tire/wheel place out there looked at that and even if they did, turned someone away for half an inch difference. Unless it’s a 10” wide wheel on a 10.5 tire, nobody is going to notice that difference.
DirtHeadDavis
Hooked
I work at Discount Tire
Cousin Clyde
Hooked
It’s tough being turned away for an inch difference…that’s life though.
kevman65
Hooked
If it's a corporate store and the manager is anal, they probably will balk because of "liability" issues.
Generally it's not difficult to find a place to mount them. Until you get into the larger diameter tires and then some of them are not equipped to handle mounting and balancing them.
Generally it's not difficult to find a place to mount them. Until you get into the larger diameter tires and then some of them are not equipped to handle mounting and balancing them.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
I’m aware. That doesn’t change my statement.I work at Discount Tire
Poor mans beadlock or at least, that's what we used to call it back in the day.
DirtHeadDavis
Hooked
Hahaha yup, that's me!
I have a 2021 JT Rubicon with the AccuAir suspension installed. Now time for wheels and tires. AccuAir said: “Wheel setup with a minimum of 4.5" of backspacing is required with a maximum 9" wide wheel”.
Thinking of KMC wheels, possibly 5x127 17” x 9” -15mm OS “Tank” beadlocks and Nitto Ridge Graplers 37” (but may do 38”) x12.5x17. These wheels meet the minimum recommendation correct? I believe a 9”
Wheel with 0 offset would be 4.5 Backspace and -15mm gives about 1/2” more inside clearance or a 4” backspace, correct?
I need Some advice on specs so I don’t blow a bunch of cash and waste time! Have a Moab trip mid June so we need to get this sorted out soon and appreciate any advice!
Thanks! Greg
Thinking of KMC wheels, possibly 5x127 17” x 9” -15mm OS “Tank” beadlocks and Nitto Ridge Graplers 37” (but may do 38”) x12.5x17. These wheels meet the minimum recommendation correct? I believe a 9”
Wheel with 0 offset would be 4.5 Backspace and -15mm gives about 1/2” more inside clearance or a 4” backspace, correct?
I need Some advice on specs so I don’t blow a bunch of cash and waste time! Have a Moab trip mid June so we need to get this sorted out soon and appreciate any advice!
Thanks! Greg
I think it should be clarified that the 4.5" of back spacing was a maximum. Any more than than and your tires may rub suspension components. Less is fine.
Thanks. So that set up would work fine? Should I look for a wheel with more negative offset or less backspace?
Less back spacing. 3.5" (I think that's -38 offset) is really common. I personally wouldn't go more than 4.5" of back spacing.