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Got New Wheels And Tires

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by MattC71, May 17, 2022.

  1. May 17, 2022
    MattC71

    MattC71 New Member

    Warren, Oregon
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    I've been wanting to get rid of the 15x10 wheels on my Jeep. I found a guy with some factory slotted mags that have been in storage for 20 years. Good time to put some new tires on. I found some General Grabber x3 in 33x10.50R15. Was looking at BFG KM3's but they are on national backorder.

    What do you think, with or without flares? I haven't made up my mind. PXL_20220517_191348721 (002) small.jpg PXL_20220517_191334049 small.jpg PXL_20220517_191334049 small.jpg
     
  2. May 17, 2022
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Bozeman, MT
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    JMO...for the skinnier 10.5 width - no flares....33x12.5 might work with the flares....but aesthetics are very personal choice. Do what you like best.
     
  3. May 17, 2022
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    Liberty Lake, WA
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    I prefer no flares, but the mud and water slinging up onto your arm and inside of the windshield does get old.
     
  4. May 17, 2022
    steve1973

    steve1973 Member

    Nolensville, TN
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    Looks good without flares. My preference as well. Do you have a shackle lift with stock springs, or some other lift?
     
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  5. May 17, 2022
    MattC71

    MattC71 New Member

    Warren, Oregon
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    Lift was on it when I got it. Pretty sure it is a 2.5" spring lift and conferr shackles. I did end up pulling all the flares off at lunch today.
     
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  6. May 17, 2022
    bigjohn

    bigjohn Active Member

    Kelso Wa
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    Have a look at discount tire for km3’s. Despite issues they had them in stock for me, a few months ago anyway , and have the best prices around I think. Doesn’t hurt to call them anyway. And for those mags with that offset I think a 33-10.50 would be perfect myself.
     
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