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    Are you planning on doing a 5 wheel rotation? If not, I'd just use the stock rim and put a larger tire on that. A wider aftermarket rim is a waste under there and just decreases clearance.

    As far as the hi-lift.... they're really not needed with a 2" spacer lift and 32-33" tires. There aren't any lift points in the front (stock anyway) and the stock jack is plenty to get the rear up when placed under the axle. You're better off carrying around a little platform made by two 4x4s screwed together.... the stock jack on that wont have any issue getting the fronts off the ground, especially with just a 2" spacer lift where you really don't need to go much higher than if you were changing the tire on a stock XK (since you're not "adding" 2 inches of down travel, you just reduce how far the jack actually has to raise the vehicle)

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    I have my 265/70 underneath and I have a factory tow package. I just air the tire down to fit. I have OBA so I'm never out of hot air

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tymac View Post
    I have my 265/70 underneath and I have a factory tow package. I just air the tire down to fit. I have OBA so I'm never out of hot air
    I tried to get mine to fit & also had the tire shop try with no air in the tire & we could not get it to fit.
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    I'd just stick with 5k... keep it simple

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    5k is fine I'm doing mine every 6k when I do my oil change and there wearing perfectly.

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    I do oil every 3k and rotation every 6k. Seems to be working alright, Sal what kind of oil are you using to go every 6k, I have an extended warrenty and heard they get voided if you don't follow exactly to specs.
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    Uh oh I sense an oil discussion brewing! Lol.

    FWIW, I use a group 3 or group 4 synthetic (Amsoil) and change my oil & rotate tires every 5k. Its easy to keep track of (anyone can divide by 5) and I know its safe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pjmjr508 View Post
    I tried to get mine to fit & also had the tire shop try with no air in the tire & we could not get it to fit.
    You have to leave the valve stem out to get full compression. Once its in place just screw it back in and replace the cover.

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