Any XK's running the OME HD with 285's?

[mjsawatzky]

Hey All, been lurking for a while. First time poster here. I am in the process of getting everything organized to pull the trigger on the OME HD for my '06 Commander and was wondering if anyone is running 285/70R17 + 1.5" spacers without any additional mods?

[Matt]

That's goin to be a reeeeeallly tight fit. Most guys run 265/70/17 and still need to do a bit of trimming.

[AJeepZJ]

That's goin to be a reeeeeallly tight fit. Most guys run 265/70/17 and still need to do a bit of trimming.

Glad to see you find your way! I'm sure Sal-XK will comment on this. Since he hasn't really diverged his plans -i'm not at liberty to say, but i'm sure he'll give you some advice for this. But, I agree with Matt - Only XK's that I KNOW with 33's... have a Superlift.

[mjsawatzky]

Thanks Guys. That's what I figured but thought I'd check before I buy, if anyone had any luck shoehorning in a set of boots that size. I also have a WK running a 2.25"RR w/265's and there isn't a lot of room to spare so I'm not surprised by the responses. Thanks again!

-Matt

[AJeepZJ]

Thanks Guys. That's what I figured but thought I'd check before I buy, if anyone had any luck shoehorning in a set of boots that size. I also have a WK running a 2.25"RR w/265's and there isn't a lot of room to spare so I'm not surprised by the responses. Thanks again!

-Matt

eviljager stuffed 33x12.5's under his WK before he went to an 8" lift.

[Matt]

The WKs definitely have a bit more room than the XK. I've seen a few WKs with 285s crammed in there; but wheel selection and actual tire size plays a huge role in how much trimming is needed at that point.

For the XK, 265s generally need some help fitting -especially if you plan to go offroad. If I wanted to run 265s on my setup I would have to remove my rear HVAC lines; my 245/75/17 will hit that area (wheel width and backspace doesn't help me here).

PS welcome to the forum.

[Sal-XK]

i would highly suggest getting ROCKY ROAD's 2in wheel spacers.

2" wheel spacers would be bad ass but you don't have to I'm using 1.5" spacers but start cutting LOL


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[07JeepXK]

The bigger the wheel spacer, the farther out the tire sits, the more rubbing you have on the front end.......

[Sal-XK]

The bigger the wheel spacer, the farther out the tire sits, the more rubbing you have on the front end.......

I agree with that statement but the look would be sick LOL did you trim your flares yet? I still have to do mine.


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[07JeepXK]

I agree with that statement but the look would be sick LOL did you trim your flares yet? I still have to do mine.


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No, not yet. I put it off because I'm waiting for my buddy to fab my pinch welds like his for extra tire clearance. This is what he did to his lifted 05 WK. He gained a good two inches after everything was said and done.