Bigger rims on stock axels, has anyone done this

I would like to keep a 35" tire but get one not so wide (having issues with rubbing springs )with the 35x12.5 x 15 tires, was hoping for a 17 or 18 "rim and then a comatable tire. Thanks

 

What year vehicle? And what axle is in the front? Spacers will help the problem...........there are some 35 x10.50x15's out there............for a more comfortable ride check your air pressure or let them down a little.

 

If it's a D25 or D27, don't even think about 35's if you actually want to off-road it.

 

iv got 35s on my stock 46' axles and a rear locker havnt broken anything in 12 years of owning it but im easy on it. i run wagon wheels theyre pretty well offset. any spacers will help. i recently put 3/8" spacers on front since i had some extra lug room and even that made a huge difference. adjust your turn stops so they dont rub the springs

 

On my F head jeep I found there just wasn't enough motor for 35's. And with the 3" lift, they rubbed on the rear of the tub, the inner fenders in the rear, and in the front the inner fender supports. But not the springs, Ross doesn't allow enough turning... That was a 35 12.5 15 on a custom 15x10 with 3.5" back spacing. I went to 33 10.5 15 on an off the shelf 15x8 with 3 3/4" backspacing and they fit great with no rubbing and the motor happily (mostly) drags them around.

Bigger rims don't really allow any more options in tire height/width than the smaller rims. Just added weight and cost.

 

It a 68 with d27 on front and a 44 offset rear it has been in the woods on 35's x12.5 since. 1981 and only broke one axel shaft. Anyway I want to go to bigger rims if possible and get on some tread rite tires ( more choices in 17" and up)

 

I'd go with blingy aluminum and save some weight

20's off a mid 2000 dodge ram would work lol

They're 5 x 5.5, not 100% what you'd have.....

 

why do you got to put 17 or 18 inch rims on a early CJ .what are you going to do about that free wheeling hub . first thing that pops in my mind is the puddle jumpers (Donks) running around here , with there huge rims and jacked up bodys , 33 inch is more than enough tire and wheel . but to each there own

 

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Conventional wisdom says that tall tires with smaller diameter wheels are better for off-road. The taller the tire sidewall, the more flexible it becomes and the more likely it will stay in full contact with the ground.

Larger diameter wheels are a modern phenomena driven by manufacturer's use of larger and larger brakes. The big brakes need clearance, thus larger wheels. Also, the short tire sidewalls give a more precise feel on the pavement. On our Jeeps, the tall, flexible sidewalls are a suspension component, soaking up minor bumps. With tall wheels and short sidewalls, you will get the log wagon effect, and feel every twig and pebble.

You could go to 16s - there are a lot of different sized tires available for 16" wheels. And as mentioned, there's not much point to going over 33" tall for such a short wheelbase vehicle. The rear wheel openings are about 33" in diameter, and you might have fender interference issues even with 33s. Or you'll have to lift so much that you'll need a stepladder to enter the Jeep, and be in danger of tipping over in a stiff wind.

 

Thanks for all the replys. Trying to avoid an axel swap the pow ran 35x14.5 in the woods for a long time I am doing a frame off restore on a budget and want to run it on the road as much as in the woods, putting disk brakes on it as well, so it needs to steer and drive well, just trying to get some advice not anger anyone. I don't believe in reinventing the wheel and like to get advice from those who have been there. Rather than get the frying pan to the face. Thanks for all of the help!