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12-22-2011, 07:55 AM
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285/70R17 Duratracs photo request
Wanted to get a look at some photos of 285/70R17 Duratracs mounted on JK's (2-door in particular). Also would like to see what these look like mounted with no lift if possible. Thanks (still putting my Christmas list together)  
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12-22-2011, 08:07 AM
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Thanks...I've got the identical question.
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12-22-2011, 08:19 AM
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It will cost you less to buy a set of 15" wheels and 33" duratracs for them than to just buy 33" duratracs for your stock 17" wheels. You'll also save mpg.
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12-22-2011, 08:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ESP
It will cost you less to buy a set of 15" wheels and 33" duratracs for them than to just buy 33" duratracs for your stock 17" wheels. You'll also save mpg.
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I actually just prefer the look of 17" wheels. I am planning on buying new 17" wheels, not planning on mounting these on the stock wheels
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12-22-2011, 09:47 AM
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I had to downsize from factory 18" wheels to 17". Because the Blackrock wheels I purchased didn't come in 18". I went with 33" Duratrac's. They look awesome, all five. Painted white center cap lettering rescue green to match jeep. Love em.
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12-22-2011, 10:26 AM
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Thank you Veterans
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I'm interested too.
I've been meaning to start a thread like this one.
I just picked up an '07 JKU that was already lifted with 17" rims. It currently has 305/65R17s and when it comes time change them out I'm leaning toward the 285/70R17s also. 
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12-22-2011, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by NJJeep
I had to downsize from factory 18" wheels to 17". Because the Blackrock wheels I purchased didn't come in 18". I went with 33" Duratrac's. They look awesome, all five. Painted white center cap lettering rescue green to match jeep. Love em.
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Any picks? ;0)
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12-22-2011, 10:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJJeep
I had to downsize from factory 18" wheels to 17". Because the Blackrock wheels I purchased didn't come in 18". I went with 33" Duratrac's. They look awesome, all five. Painted white center cap lettering rescue green to match jeep. Love em.
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Do you have a pic? I was thinking of getting the Black Rock Vipers.
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12-22-2011, 11:03 AM
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These are my 285/70/17 Bridgestones with a set of BlackRocks. Not exactly what you were asking for.. but it'll give you an idea.
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12-22-2011, 12:18 PM
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You've already convinced me to get those wheels schlitz, now I'm just trying to decide on the tires. Those wheels look great on your rig, best I have come across yet. Since mine is black I really think they will work out perfectly
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These are my 285/70/17 Bridgestones with a set of BlackRocks. Not exactly what you were asking for.. but it'll give you an idea.
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12-22-2011, 01:12 PM
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You've already convinced me to get those wheels schlitz, now I'm just trying to decide on the tires. Those wheels look great on your rig, best I have come across yet. Since mine is black I really think they will work out perfectly |
oh yeah... i forgot you messaged me 
I get tons of comments on them.. so yeah, you won't go wrong..
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12-23-2011, 01:42 AM
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I'll try to get on computer and put up some pics. Should beable to on iPhone
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12-23-2011, 01:44 AM
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Here is cap painted to match jeep. Ha! Didn't know I could upload from phone. Cool.
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12-23-2011, 01:46 AM
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Pics don't do it justice. Especially 3" Zone Offroad lift.
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12-23-2011, 09:47 AM
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I'll try to get on computer and put up some pics. Should beable to on iPhone
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Those look bad-ass! Very nice 
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12-23-2011, 09:58 AM
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12-23-2011, 10:08 AM
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That looks great. How did you get the color to match like that?
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01-26-2012, 03:11 PM
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Just installed new 17's and 285/70/17 Duratracs to match on my LJ with a 2"coil/shock lift. Love it! Have a slight rubbing up front when wheel is cranked all the way to one side. Planning on a 1" spacer up front due to the 140lbs of bumper and winch out front.
Bob
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01-26-2012, 04:01 PM
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looks good!
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Just installed new 17's and 285/70/17 Duratracs to match on my LJ with a 2"coil/shock lift. Love it! Have a slight rubbing up front when wheel is cranked all the way to one side. Planning on a 1" spacer up front due to the 140lbs of bumper and winch out front.
Bob
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01-26-2012, 05:26 PM
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No lift
285/70/17 Duratrac with 17x9 wheels
2.5" Rock Krawler lift
Same wheels and tires
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01-26-2012, 06:14 PM
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285-70/17 duratrac no lift 
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01-27-2012, 07:45 AM
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No lift
285/70/17 Duratrac with 17x9 wheels
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What's the backspacing on those wheels? Looks great
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01-27-2012, 07:47 AM
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285-70/17 duratrac no lift |
This is the look I am going for with my black 2-door. I have my black rock vipers on order (as seen in schlitz's pic). Wound up going with BFG KO's instead of the Duratracs, in the same size - partly becuase of the national shortage on Duratracs. They told me probably three months to get them right now.
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01-28-2012, 01:21 PM
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What's the backspacing on those wheels? Looks great
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ProComp 7069 17x9 with 4.75" backspace.
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01-28-2012, 01:33 PM
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Really liking the Jeep...
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Quote:
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I'll try to get on computer and put up some pics. Should beable to on iPhone
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I would really like the same wheel/tire combo some day.
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01-29-2012, 05:44 AM
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I would really like the same wheel/tire combo some day.
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Thanks. I wanted to stay 18" wheels like factory but style blackrocks only came 17". I coulda went 35" tire but chose 33". I was told 35" above you can loose some power. I have my SuperChips programmer but thought I definitely can't loose any power.
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01-30-2012, 01:43 PM
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Here's my '09. Wheels/tires are now on my '12. Love the look with no lift...just right to me!
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01-30-2012, 02:12 PM
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Here's my '09. Wheels/tires are now on my '12. Love the look with no lift...just right to me!
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Looks great! The black and red really work well with the chrome wheels. I tend to like black wheels but I have to say for that color, the chrome wheels really look nice.
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01-30-2012, 02:48 PM
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Quote:
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Here's my '09. Wheels/tires are now on my '12. Love the look with no lift...just right to me!
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Just curious? How much clearance do you have from the top of the tire to the bottom of the plastic fender on the front and back?
Bob
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