wanting to put trd 17 pro style wheels on wife's cruiser. What is the largest tire i can use without rubbing. No lift 94 80. Also would like to know where to get a good winch bumper without brush guards. Vpr has the look I want but it is not available.
Tire size
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Your best luck is going to be in learning to use search function. This is probably one of the most covered topics around and everyones idea of "without rubbing is different" Not many folks are gonna want to rehash this one out.
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No worries I don't understand this forumn stuff anyway. In my business I am willing to help anyone out whether newbie or oldie. I've always had to repeat myself to some people catch on. I will find someone with the same compassion as I have somewhere. Good day.
Howdy. Was just in Lenoir yesterday and good to see another local on board here. Check out the NC clubhouse if you have not already.
-Nwti makes a nice bumper kit
-Luke’s aka 4x4 labs has a high n tight bumper option sans guards
-Dissent may be an option shortly or perhaps a current group buy
I’ll try and find links when I get home from Boone
Short answer is 33” tire fits with ease.
34x11.x should fit as well and *probably* will not rub depending on the use and articulation experienced. Some rubbing in frame is acceptable to me. Maybe not to others.
Hop on a tire size calculator and play around with sizing.
255/80 17 =33.1”
315/70 17 = 34.4”
And here is a screen shot of options in between
Be aware:
1- some tire sizes drastically affect cost compared to very similar size
2- those wheels likely have 1” more backspace so sit 1” inboard compared to stock
You can run spacers. Some hate this option
You can also run narrower track. Some argue less stability but I wheeled this setup for a decade and never flipped it
You will need spacers if you wish to run the ctr caps.
-Nwti makes a nice bumper kit
-Luke’s aka 4x4 labs has a high n tight bumper option sans guards
-Dissent may be an option shortly or perhaps a current group buy
I’ll try and find links when I get home from Boone
Short answer is 33” tire fits with ease.
34x11.x should fit as well and *probably* will not rub depending on the use and articulation experienced. Some rubbing in frame is acceptable to me. Maybe not to others.
Hop on a tire size calculator and play around with sizing.
255/80 17 =33.1”
315/70 17 = 34.4”
And here is a screen shot of options in between
Be aware:
1- some tire sizes drastically affect cost compared to very similar size
2- those wheels likely have 1” more backspace so sit 1” inboard compared to stock
You can run spacers. Some hate this option
You can also run narrower track. Some argue less stability but I wheeled this setup for a decade and never flipped it
You will need spacers if you wish to run the ctr caps.
Just trying to point you down the easy path. Some saying about teaching a man to fish and all. You'll find that there are plenty of folks willing to help with lots of your questions. There are many great pointers and paths you can find by taking the time to read up on past discussion. Especially easy basic questions. Start with the sticky section at the top of the forum. Many useful facts. You also find that when you exhaust those routes or run into a wall someone will always help. Or you can get butt hurt and try that route.
FMC80
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You're a much more patient person than I sir. Good on ya.
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no butt hurt here. Just an ole guy swimming in these high tech waters with no tech experience at all.. ask me a question about a cj5 jeep and i can probably answer it faster than your cell phone.. just bought this cruiser and i can't even find an obd port anywhere.
FMC80
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Certainly seemed like you were offended. Either way, lots of people here have great advice and experiences to share. Your OBD diagnostics port is on the firewall inside the engine bay, passenger side.
I'll even start you down that path. 1994 LC 80 Lift - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1994-lc-80-lift.890126/#post-10017009
Does a 94 even have an obd port?
Welcome to the forum!!!!!
Welcome to the forum!!!!!
lol - before anyone else does it
Welcome to the 80dome.
Are you 'stuck' on that particular wheel? The offset it has necessitating the compensating spacer just complicates things. Adds one more thing to check regularly for safety sake.
And it's your wife's cruiser.
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Welcome to the 80dome.Are you 'stuck' on that particular wheel? The offset it has necessitating the compensating spacer just complicates things. Adds one more thing to check regularly for safety sake.
And it's your wife's cruiser.
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Canola, why?
Actually a 315 sized tire will fit on a stock 80 if keeping to the streets and not articulating the suspension toooo far.
I meant and still be able to turn lock to lock.
Why not
My 37’s stock wheels would kiss the leading arms at full lock so I’ve been running a 1” spacer 4 years now.