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How do I determine the amount of lift that was done to this YJ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Joss" data-source="post: 427862" data-attributes="member: 19258"><p>P.S....</p><p></p><p>The Rule of thumb is that your tires need to be at least twice the size of your rims so you have enough sidewall when you air down.</p><p></p><p>15" Rims I go with 31" Tires (which may not quite measure 31", tire manufacturers' specs vary a bit).</p><p></p><p>16" Rims I go with 33" Tires</p><p></p><p>17" Rims I would go with 35" Tires</p><p></p><p>The manufacturer's Tag on your door may read that the rims your Jeep came with 15" x 6" Rims.... mine said that too, but, there was a special package added to the basic Jeep and my rims are actually 15" X 7", which allows for 31X10.50R15 LT tires.</p><p></p><p>Here is a great site for you.... do pay attention to rim size based on the tires you want to run.</p><p></p><p> <a href="https://tiresize.com/calculator/" target="_blank">https://tiresize.com/calculator/</a></p><p></p><p>As far as tire choices, depends what you want to do and if you are going to use them in the Winter on snow and ice... The rubber compound on Mud Terrain tires is not good for those conditions under 40 degrees because the rubber hardens and is slick as a hockey puck. </p><p></p><p>I am finding that, after many hours of research, for Winter conditions and all year around use, the Falken All Terrain <a href="https://tiresize.com/tires/Falken/Wildpeak-AT3W.htm" target="_blank">https://tiresize.com/tires/Falken/Wildpeak-AT3W.htm</a> with the Mountain Peak Rated (see special logo) is what I am going to go with. The Falken Wildpeak A/T3W LT is extremely highly rated and seems to wear forever (personal experience from people I know) and has an 18/32 tread depth, which is a lot more than most tires. Watch YouTube videos of reviews and everything else Jeep related.</p><p></p><p>The BF Goodrich KO2 is a very popular one but I don't care for the looks of that tire and it seems to cake up pretty bad in mud, not saying that the Falken won't, but that's my preference. </p><p></p><p>The other tire I really like and have on my 2006 LJ Rubicon is the Kelly Safari TSR, a very good looking tire and excellent... has great reviews and I will probably buy another set of those for this Jeep when they finally wear out... <a href="https://www.carid.com/kelly-tires/safari-tsr-17931621.html" target="_blank">https://www.carid.com/kelly-tires/safari-tsr-17931621.html</a></p><p></p><p>Anyway, again, this is my personal experience and what I know... I have been studying the Jeep subject for years and I learn something new every day. It is endless and mindboggling... especially with the new models.... YJ's have excellent aftermarket support, but they are older so not as much as the new stuff everybody wants. Aftermarket companies are striking that iron while it's hot, and competition is good for us as Jeep owners, collectors and... preservationists? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3993" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>There is a lot of crap out there, like with anything else, so you need to sift through all the stuff. </p><p></p><p>Always look for the very best of anything and buy the best you can afford... cry once! </p><p></p><p>If you buy cheap stuff, you will have to replace it quickly and you will have wasted that money for nothing, instead of going for the best stuff you can get and afford the first time! Again... Cry once! The extra expense will soon be forgotten but the benefits will be long-lasting and will keep on paying dividends in on-going satisfaction and overall pleasure of having good stuff.</p><p></p><p>OK, I will shut up now! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3993" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>I hope all this helps at least a little! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3993" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Joss, post: 427862, member: 19258"] P.S.... The Rule of thumb is that your tires need to be at least twice the size of your rims so you have enough sidewall when you air down. 15" Rims I go with 31" Tires (which may not quite measure 31", tire manufacturers' specs vary a bit). 16" Rims I go with 33" Tires 17" Rims I would go with 35" Tires The manufacturer's Tag on your door may read that the rims your Jeep came with 15" x 6" Rims.... mine said that too, but, there was a special package added to the basic Jeep and my rims are actually 15" X 7", which allows for 31X10.50R15 LT tires. Here is a great site for you.... do pay attention to rim size based on the tires you want to run. [URL]https://tiresize.com/calculator/[/URL] As far as tire choices, depends what you want to do and if you are going to use them in the Winter on snow and ice... The rubber compound on Mud Terrain tires is not good for those conditions under 40 degrees because the rubber hardens and is slick as a hockey puck. I am finding that, after many hours of research, for Winter conditions and all year around use, the Falken All Terrain [URL]https://tiresize.com/tires/Falken/Wildpeak-AT3W.htm[/URL] with the Mountain Peak Rated (see special logo) is what I am going to go with. The Falken Wildpeak A/T3W LT is extremely highly rated and seems to wear forever (personal experience from people I know) and has an 18/32 tread depth, which is a lot more than most tires. Watch YouTube videos of reviews and everything else Jeep related. The BF Goodrich KO2 is a very popular one but I don't care for the looks of that tire and it seems to cake up pretty bad in mud, not saying that the Falken won't, but that's my preference. The other tire I really like and have on my 2006 LJ Rubicon is the Kelly Safari TSR, a very good looking tire and excellent... has great reviews and I will probably buy another set of those for this Jeep when they finally wear out... [URL]https://www.carid.com/kelly-tires/safari-tsr-17931621.html[/URL] Anyway, again, this is my personal experience and what I know... I have been studying the Jeep subject for years and I learn something new every day. It is endless and mindboggling... especially with the new models.... YJ's have excellent aftermarket support, but they are older so not as much as the new stuff everybody wants. Aftermarket companies are striking that iron while it's hot, and competition is good for us as Jeep owners, collectors and... preservationists? :) There is a lot of crap out there, like with anything else, so you need to sift through all the stuff. Always look for the very best of anything and buy the best you can afford... cry once! If you buy cheap stuff, you will have to replace it quickly and you will have wasted that money for nothing, instead of going for the best stuff you can get and afford the first time! Again... Cry once! The extra expense will soon be forgotten but the benefits will be long-lasting and will keep on paying dividends in on-going satisfaction and overall pleasure of having good stuff. OK, I will shut up now! :) I hope all this helps at least a little! :) [/QUOTE]
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