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20" x 9.5", 5x127 Bolt Pattern, 71.6mm Hub

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35X12.50R20LT

no rubbing at all, Also the break light thing on the tire carrier is adjustable for the 35 inch tire, had to drill a hole in 1 center cap for the rear camera.

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Glad to hear your going back to 17s, 20s are so much wheel.

I would also consider a 33x10.5 or 12.5 or metric equivelant, won't rub ever, much lighter, better mpg, less stress.

I know to each his own, but 35s on anything but a rubi just baffles my mind...rubi can fit 35s, is geared higher, and has D44 front and rear.

I know the 30 and 35 have been redesigned, but I honestly wouldn't trust them to take a 35" tire without issue.
my logical adult brain just screams "that's a terrible idea"
 

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Silly/newbie question: If you go with a Sport S and a lift, would that be an issue with flexing? Also, I read in some comments that if you go to 35's you should re-gear to 4.10. How does a Sport S at 3.45 gear ratio handle 35's?
 

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Have any of you considered the 275/65 R20 KO2’s on this 20" armory rim? It’s a 34.1” tall tire if I’m not mistaken.
 

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Silly/newbie question: If you go with a Sport S and a lift, would that be an issue with flexing? Also, I read in some comments that if you go to 35's you should re-gear to 4.10. How does a Sport S at 3.45 gear ratio handle 35's?
My Sport has no problems with the 35s, no re-gear needed at all. No issues with flex either.
 

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I’m getting my 2” mopar lift this weekend. No rubbing driving around town, but wouldn’t feel comfortable going off road unless I had a lift. But, I love the way it drives.

Nitto Ridge Grappler 35”
Fuel Zephyr 17”

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I’m getting my 2” mopar lift this weekend. No rubbing driving around town, but wouldn’t feel comfortable going off road unless I had a lift. But, I love the way it drives.

Nitto Ridge Grappler 35”
Fuel Zephyr 17”

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Update: 2” Mopar lift installed. Rides awesome

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How do you like the ridge grapplers on road?
They are very quiet and ride pretty smooth on the road. I was pretty shocked at how quiet they are. I haven't noticed any issues in the rain and it's been raining a lot here. No issues climbing wet rocks either. I'm pretty happy with them to say the least.
 

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I’m getting my 2” mopar lift this weekend. No rubbing driving around town, but wouldn’t feel comfortable going off road unless I had a lift. But, I love the way it drives.

Nitto Ridge Grappler 35”
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What tire carrier are you running??
 

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Nokki.. after you added the larger wheels and tires did you notice a clunking in the drive train when slowing or coasting to a stop. Just wondering. I installed 33 in tires and now have a rotational clunk when slowing down aprox 15 mph down. By the way your wheels & tires look great.
 

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I’m getting my 2” mopar lift this weekend. No rubbing driving around town, but wouldn’t feel comfortable going off road unless I had a lift. But, I love the way it drives.

Nitto Ridge Grappler 35”
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Do you have wheel spacers?
 
 



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