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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Sleeman on August 09, 2010, 03:52:53 PM

Title: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: Sleeman on August 09, 2010, 03:52:53 PM

I have a 2003 TJ....Can I run a 4.5" lift (Rubicon Express) with 35" tires?

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: specialk on August 09, 2010, 05:37:31 PM

Along with a body lift you can, I believe.  33's should be the max with 4.5 lift

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: BlackYJ on August 10, 2010, 07:10:08 AM

Have you tried google or search the site?  This has been covered A LOT

I have seen 35s run on TJs anywhere from 0" of lift to 6" of lift.  It all depends on your creativity

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: JackstandJohnny on August 10, 2010, 08:25:41 AM

Quote from: BlackYJ on August 10, 2010, 07:10:08 AM

Have you tried google or search the site?  This has been covered A LOT

I have seen 35s run on TJs anywhere from 0" of lift to 6" of lift.  It all depends on your creativity

sorry Scott........... i HAVE too.............(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/johnnyzj/sawzall.jpg)

you can make anything fit ;)

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: BlackYJ on August 10, 2010, 08:38:02 AM

Quote from: JOhnnyC on August 10, 2010, 08:25:41 AM

sorry Scott........... i HAVE too.............(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/johnnyzj/sawzall.jpg)

you can make anything fit ;)

You got the right idea Johnny.  That is one of the ways of being creative

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: lizard230 on August 10, 2010, 12:04:01 PM

i would just recommend a 1' spacer and they should run fine or just put on a 33' tire(saves the work)

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: Bnine on August 11, 2010, 10:30:52 AM

Dont put a 1" spacer with a RE 4.5 inch lift. Its already to much lift on a short arm TJ and will ride like arse. Another inch will just make it worse.

Why the RE 4.5?

Been hanging out at the local shops or something?

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: vantagetes on August 15, 2010, 10:09:10 AM

Now if by spacer you mean body lift then you're on the right track. I'd wait and see which tires you want to run, what width of rim, how much backspace etc. I've seen 35s run on 3" suspension lifts only. There are way too many variables to say oh you need exactly X amount of lift for this size tire. Hell even the shape of the tire itself will change everything.

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: BlackYJ on August 16, 2010, 07:15:28 AM

Quote from: vantagetes on August 15, 2010, 10:09:10 AM

Hell even the shape of the tire itself will change everything.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I was always under the impression that tires were circular in shape   ??? ;D

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: apex on August 16, 2010, 10:16:47 AM

I shall correct you good sir!
 :D

(http://www.freakingnews.com/hosted/tutorials/1005_final.jpg)

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: Pookapotamus on August 16, 2010, 10:30:12 AM

don't those come standard on neons?

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: Jrama on August 16, 2010, 10:50:45 AM

should be fine.  they say 4" lift and a 1" BL will clear 35's Plus I hear the re 4.5 gives a little more lift then promised

Title: Re: Lift Kit & Tire Size
Post by: w squared on August 16, 2010, 12:22:35 PM

Quote from: apex on August 16, 2010, 10:16:47 AM

I shall correct you good sir!
 :D

(http://www.freakingnews.com/hosted/tutorials/1005_final.jpg)

Does Interco know that you've posted a pic of their tire on this site?