Hey WF! Just got my new wheel setup on and I wanted to share the pictures since I know a lot of people ask questions about the Teraflex Leveling Kit (2" spacer front, 1" spacer rear) and 315/70/17 Goodyear Duratrac . I also wanted to write a short review on the setup as well.
2015 JKU Sahara- Anvil - Auto - 3.73 gears - 16/58 Springs
I have gone through the stock Duelers, to Rubicon wheels with the BFG KM, to this.
Rubicon wheel w/BFM KM Weight: 70lbs
Tires: 315/70/17 Duratrac
Wheels: Method Race Wheels "NV" - 17x8.5" , 4.75"/0 Backspacing , all purchased from a local Discount Tire
Total Weight: 100lbs (unless my scale is broken!)
The stock Rubicon BFG KM tires were much louder compared to stock. I rotated them every 3k miles (it would take a few hundred miles for them to get more quiet after rotating) and they still hummed on the highway. Maintained an average mpg of 17-17.5MPG with 75% highway driving.
The new Duratracs do not rub at all. I trimmed the fins on the side of the air dam with tin-snips (took 5 mins). At low speed around town, I do not hear any noise and the tires are much more comfortable at 35psi than the BFG KM's are. On the highway, I hear a higher pitched hum but it is not as loud/deep as the BFG KM's were. I am very happy with the road noise and the jeep rides much smoother now. I was also worried about the backspacing of the wheels but I think it is the perfect amount of poke for me.
Power: Remains the same. I instantly flashed it with the AEV Procal which took about 2 seconds once I turned the key on and it is within 1mph after dialing it in at 33.75" tire weight. No loss of power around town or on the highway so far. Now it sits at 2k RPM at 70mpg which is lower than before. Very happy with the turnout for this too with 3.73 gears.
Spare Tire: The spare barely fit on the stock tire carrier. The tire actually is now nicely wedged inbetween the rear bumper so it takes just a little more effort to close the gate but it does not rattle at all! Anyone's thoughts on this? (I know I know, gotta upgrade the carrier eventually).
I have a 2.5" BB Teraflex spacer setup at home waiting to be put on.
No Lift -> TF Leveling Kit with Rubicon Wheels
New Setup:
Spare resting on rear bumper
2015 JKU Sahara- Anvil - Auto - 3.73 gears - 16/58 Springs
I have gone through the stock Duelers, to Rubicon wheels with the BFG KM, to this.
Rubicon wheel w/BFM KM Weight: 70lbs
Tires: 315/70/17 Duratrac
Wheels: Method Race Wheels "NV" - 17x8.5" , 4.75"/0 Backspacing , all purchased from a local Discount Tire
Total Weight: 100lbs (unless my scale is broken!)
The stock Rubicon BFG KM tires were much louder compared to stock. I rotated them every 3k miles (it would take a few hundred miles for them to get more quiet after rotating) and they still hummed on the highway. Maintained an average mpg of 17-17.5MPG with 75% highway driving.
The new Duratracs do not rub at all. I trimmed the fins on the side of the air dam with tin-snips (took 5 mins). At low speed around town, I do not hear any noise and the tires are much more comfortable at 35psi than the BFG KM's are. On the highway, I hear a higher pitched hum but it is not as loud/deep as the BFG KM's were. I am very happy with the road noise and the jeep rides much smoother now. I was also worried about the backspacing of the wheels but I think it is the perfect amount of poke for me.
Power: Remains the same. I instantly flashed it with the AEV Procal which took about 2 seconds once I turned the key on and it is within 1mph after dialing it in at 33.75" tire weight. No loss of power around town or on the highway so far. Now it sits at 2k RPM at 70mpg which is lower than before. Very happy with the turnout for this too with 3.73 gears.
Spare Tire: The spare barely fit on the stock tire carrier. The tire actually is now nicely wedged inbetween the rear bumper so it takes just a little more effort to close the gate but it does not rattle at all! Anyone's thoughts on this? (I know I know, gotta upgrade the carrier eventually).
I have a 2.5" BB Teraflex spacer setup at home waiting to be put on.
No Lift -> TF Leveling Kit with Rubicon Wheels
New Setup:
Spare resting on rear bumper