John's 1" Lift

[jjt250]

I wish I could be the first, but I'm fairly confident I'm going with 245/70s! A test fit would be your best option. I did get into contact with a guy that has 245/75r17 Goodyear Authorities on 2 inch BB and he said when he wasn't running spacers, it rubbed a bit on the sway bar. I bet you could fit them without much trouble at stock height, but I just want to get the new tires and be done with it!

[paroxysym]

been doing some more searching- i think 255/70s would look legit with this setup as well.

[jjt250]

I've seen that size on a stock WK and it looks good. Unfortunately, Duratracs aren't available in that size.

Edit: 255/70r17 is 31.1" in diameter and 10" wide. 245/75r17 is 31.6" in diameter and 9.7" wide. 245/7r17 is 30.5" in diameter and also 9.7" wide.

[paroxysym]

I've seen that size on a stock WK and it looks good. Unfortunately, Duratracs aren't available in that size.

Edit: 255/70r17 is 31.1" in diameter and 10" wide. 245/75r17 is 31.6" in diameter and 9.7" wide. 245/7r17 is 30.5" in diameter and also 9.7" wide.

i think theres plenty of room in the rear for a 31, even a 31.5. like i said right now with my daystar BB my front end is sitting at 20.5 and im running 255/80s, which is a 32" on my sahara 18" rim. that fills it out decently and doesnt rub with my 1/4" spacer. i dont think a 255/75 would fit or a 265/70 without a 1.25" spacer and some pinch weld work. im liking the idea or a 31" though.

[jjt250]

What's your front measurement? If Duratracs came in 255/70, I'd definitely go with that but unfortunately they don't. I think the aggressive tread of the Duratracs will help the look a lot more with 245/70s. I just don't want to do a 31.5 because I don't want it to rub the sway bar or anything without spacers.

[jjt250]

Getting 4 245/70r17 Duratracs mounted tomorrow morning! And of course, I'll be sure to take pics after!

[Matt]

Looking forward to seeing it! It's amazing how much a nice set of aggressive tires drastically changes the look of a vehicle.

[jjt250]

Oh me too! Going from the stock Forteras to Duratracs should be a huge difference!

[jjt250]

The tires are on!! Pics:













I'm very happy I didn't go with the 245/75r17s! I don't think they'd clear the ball joint bolt or it'd be very close. I can't imagine how people are fitting 265/70r17s without spacers on stock suspension!



Plenty of clearance at the swaybar and pinch weld.





I love the size and look! The aggressive thread really helps it fill out the wheel well, too. I was not expecting it to be that aggressive, but it completely changed the way the Jeep looks. You have to see Duratracs in person to see how awesome they are. They do whine a bit when accelerating and coming to a stop, but at highway speeds, they really aren't bad at all which was surprising! The ride is great too. Maybe a bit stiffer, but I have no complaints whatsoever about the ride with E load range tires. I'm at 35-36 PSI right now. Absolutely love these tires!

[Matt]

Very nice dude!