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285/70/17 Duratrac on stock Willys

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#1 ·
My ordered Hydro Blue JKUWW should be at the dealer in about 3 weeks. I sold Jeeps for 9 years, and drove plenty of JKs as demos over time. I've never been impressed with the BFG Mud Terrains. I've owned 2 TJs in the past, both of which I put Duratracs on, and loved them.

I'm going to see if I can get a local tire dealer to let me trade in my BFGs when it comes in. Does anyone have pics of 285/70/17s on a stock JK? How does it look? Do the wheelwells just look stuffed? Can I anticipate any rubbing? As they're under a 33", I am assuming no...but thought I'd ask.

Any pics would be REALLY appreciated...
 
#5 ·
Keep in mind that the stock Willys wheels will have more offset than an after market wheel (6 or 6.5" I believe). Putting a wider 32" tire on may give you some rubbing issues, which would require putting 1.5" wheel spacers on to correct. I have a Willys, too, and was looking at doing the same thing, but I would rather put a 16" wheel with about 4.5" offset, and 33 or 34" tires. But even that setup may require some spacers too.
 
#6 ·
The 285's do typically rub at full lock steering. They are just a smidge too wide. Sometimes you can adjust the steering stops a little to keep them from rubbing. I usually recommend putting a 1" TF spring spacer for a little extra clearance as well.
 
#7 ·
I am a little confused on what you're asking... you have ordered a JKUWW, want to run 285/70/17's on a stock Wrangler, but ask for pix of of said tire on a JK??????

The above pic. appears to have non stock wheels. My pic. below, has 285/70/17's on stock wheels. with a stock suspension, on a stock JKU Sport.. Yes the tires rub the sway bar at full turn. The only thing I can't give you is the Duratrac.. I am running the Cooper STT Pro. and they measured out at 32-1/4" under load.



 
#11 ·
Thanks for all the info and pics guys. Thinking I'm going to have a leveling kit thrown in before I take delivery and do 285 Duratracs. Any good recommendation on any leveling kit that's better than another? I know they're very basic...
 
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