More ridiculous than a stock WJ on 32s? Because that's what you are asking.

 

And no it won't fit. People rub that size with a 4" lift.

 

i thought they were 31"s?

 

get your lift first, you can always find a cheap set of tires on craigslist to get you buy for a month or two.

 

opCorn:

 

Where's FleshEater with the recommendation to run 37s?

It's a 31.6" tire. Most inch-sized tires run about 1/2" under (ie: 31x10.5x15 is only 30.5" tall). So yes, it's a 32 and yes, people rub it at 4" lift. You can sort of run 265/70-16 (that's 30.6") at stock height but only if you pick a mild highway tread. If you pick an aggressive tread pattern it will rub for sure. Usually that is a good size for 2-3" lifts. How about you run that size and a budget boost until you can afford the lift you want? Turn around and sell the used BB and only lose $50 or so.

 

i rub at 2.75inches and 265/65/17 tires which are a 31 inch tire, i had to trim my bumper just to turn.

 

get a BB for now. Im stock with 245/75/16 and had to trim ALOT! Not to mention my rear tires have hit the fenders a bit when i hit a large bump

 

got pics? I saw in the FAQ that 245/75/16 would need minimal trimming...and I am considering buying them now...

 

I rubbed 265/75/16's at 4.5 in with daily driving. Had to trim my front bumper.......

..........Good luck on no lift

 

This thread will apply to you as well as it did to me ---> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f310/32-s-2-5-inch-2inch-bumpstops-problems-1195171/

 

Where's FleshEater with the recommendation to run 37s?

It's a 31.6" tire. Most inch-sized tires run about 1/2" under (ie: 31x10.5x15 is only 30.5" tall). So yes, it's a 32 and yes, people rub it at 4" lift. You can sort of run 265/70-16 (that's 30.6") at stock height but only if you pick a mild highway tread. If you pick an aggressive tread pattern it will rub for sure. Usually that is a good size for 2-3" lifts. How about you run that size and a budget boost until you can afford the lift you want? Turn around and sell the used BB and only lose $50 or so.

Agreed.

I run that size in Firestone Destination MT's with 4'' of lift, and rub a bit myself.

 

This might help answer your question.

 

Damn Billzcat1! I missed this since I don't have the internet at home anymore!

To the OP (I won't mention 37's again); your Jeep will look a little off running stock tires but not so terribly bad that you'll be embarrassed to drive it. Install your lift, then buy the tires...don't get all *** backwards or bass ackwards on us here. When I know I'm not going to wheel my Jeep until the end of the month I slap on 235/70R16 tires and run them for much better fuel economy and to give my weak *** tranny a break as well as my drivetrain.

 

Edit...I'll buy your BB after you're done with it!

 

sorry for the dumb question

not going to get a BB cause i don't want to have to spend the extra money twice on getting it installed. once on the BB and then when i get the full lift.

i just didn't know if the smaller tires on a lifted Jeep would would put strain on the tires or something...??

 

Then do it yourself. It's not a terribly hard job and takes only basic hand tools. Plus you might have some fun!

I am running 29.6" tires with 3" front, 2-1/4" rear lift. Doesn't look TOO bad and I do wheel it and no issues with tires. Your Jeep will never know you lifted with stock sized tires.

 

Then do it yourself. It's not a terribly hard job and takes only basic hand tools. Plus you might have some fun!

i don't know about that. i'm not too handy. i can change my oil and change a light bulb. thats about it. lol.

 

A general calculations of basic tire sizes (don't quote me)

Size (15) Diameter

235x70x15 27.953
235x75x15 28.878
235x85x15 30.728
245x70x15 28.504
245x75x15 29.469
255x70x15 29.055
255x75x15 30.059
265x70x15 29.606
265x75x15 30.650


Size (16) Diameter

235x70x16 28.953
235x75x16 29.878
235x85x16 31.728
245x70x16 29.504
245x75x16 30.469
255x70x16 30.055
255x75x16 31.059
265x70x16 30.606
265x75x16 31.650

 

A general calculations of basic tire sizes (don't quote me)

Size (15) Diameter

235x70x15 28.0
235x75x15 28.9
235x85x15 30.7
245x70x15 28.5
245x75x15 29.5
255x70x15 29.1
255x75x15 30.1
265x70x15 29.6
265x75x15 30.7

Size (16) Diameter

235x70x16 29.0
235x75x16 29.9
235x85x16 31.7
245x70x16 29.5
245x75x16 30.5
255x70x16 30.1
255x75x16 31.1
265x70x16 30.7
265x75x16 31.7
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There I fixed it. With significant digits factored in, this is more realistic approximation of tire size, especially when considering manufacturing tolerances and tread depth variations by brand. Calculating tire size to the thousandths of an inch is ludicrous.

 

Some pics, no lift 245s, cragars with 4" bs

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That thing looks ridiculously awesome!!

makes me second think getting a lift, i should just get 245's and soft 8's too!

 

Well OP; you purchased a membership to this forum so I'd say to save yourself A LOT (I mean a lot, I'm not over exaggerating here) of money you need to learn how to start working on your own Jeep. Getting normal **** fixed at a shop is fine but if you're going to get into upgrading you're looking at higher shop rates. Especially since a lot of shops won't install parts provided by you.

Going up 3" is simple...all you need is a floor jack, jack stands and basic tool kit (rent a coil spring compressor to save yourself a lot of work).

 

Well OP; you purchased a membership to this forum so I'd say to save yourself A LOT (I mean a lot, I'm not over exaggerating here) of money you need to learn how to start working on your own Jeep. Getting normal **** fixed at a shop is fine but if you're going to get into upgrading you're looking at higher shop rates. Especially since a lot of shops won't install parts provided by you.

Going up 3" is simple...all you need is a floor jack, jack stands and basic tool kit (rent a coil spring compressor to save yourself a lot of work).

Agreed! The membership pays for itself over and over! Anyone here can assist in their own ways too

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well i could give it a shot. might take a few days. is this a good write-up for any BB?

http://www.jeepspeak.com/bb_wj.asp

 

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f310/comprehensive-bds-fatbobs-2-lift-thread-1154164/

Takes 4 hours

 

If you're set on 3" of lift what lift were you going to buy?

When I installed my OME 3" lift this is pretty much what I did.

Jack up the Jeep high from rear diff.
Set jack stands on frame rails and let axle droop (but keep floor jack under differential)
Place spring compressors on each side of the coil spring and start tightening down.
Once compressed remove stock springs; place compressor on new springs and compress until they fit in stock location.
Ensure the end of the new springs lock into the lower isolator (you'll see).
Uncompress new springs.
Complete all the above for all 4 springs.

Shocks;
Remove upper mounting bolt and bushing
Remove lower mounting bolt and bushing (front has bar pins; same concept)
Grease and shove new bushings into new shocks
Bolt up lower mount
Cut and release shock and slide the bolt into the upper mount when shock extends.
Repeat for all 4 shocks.

 

If you're set on 3" of lift what lift were you going to buy?

When I installed my OME 3" lift this is pretty much what I did.

PB BLASTER
PB BLASTER
PB BLASTER
PB BLASTER

Jack up the Jeep high from rear diff.
Set jack stands on frame rails and let axle droop (but keep floor jack under differential)
Place spring compressors on each side of the coil spring and start tightening down.
PB BLASTER
Once compressed remove stock springs; place compressor on new springs and compress until they fit in stock location.
Ensure the end of the new springs lock into the lower isolator (you'll see).
Uncompress new springs.
PB BLASTER
Complete all the above for all 4 springs.

PB BLASTER
PB BLASTER
PB BLASTER

Shocks;
PB BLASTER
Remove upper mounting bolt and bushing
PB BLASTER
Remove lower mounting bolt and bushing (front has bar pins; same concept)
Grease and shove new bushings into new shocks
Bolt up lower mount
Cut and release shock and slide the bolt into the upper mount when shock extends.
Repeat for all 4 shocks.

Fixed.

 

Iro 3"

 

with a 2" BB and my stock 29"s do you think i would need a SS? i know that chart by Krupples says recommended, but because i won't be getting bigger tires with this lift would i have trouble?