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Moab Wheels on my WK2 - 255/75/17 - Photos

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Well, it took a month before we started modding my wife's new Grand.

Takeoffs from a Rubicon -- Moab wheels with 255/75/17's.

No spacers and no scrubbing on level ground. Time will tell if/where they rub when the suspension flexes.

I like it... a lot.





 
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Thanks!

It really looks like that is the way it should have come from the factory.
 
#5 ·
No struggles on the white letters... that's the way my wife wanted them :)

Custom bumper
 
#13 ·
The Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors look great too. The tire that should come on the GC (or at least be an option).
x2.

Those sad little michelins white letters that came on my ORA II are just pathetic.
 
#7 ·
When these wear out, I'll likely put a set of BFG All Terrains on. The set on our '04 have been great.
 
#8 ·
Looks great!
 
#11 ·
Thanks!

Is your jeep a v6?
Laredo E (3.6)

Do you feel any difference when accelerating? How much is the MPG drop? Thx.
The tires are about 5.5% larger (30.4" vs 32.1") so there is a little loss in gearing, but hardly noticeable. In a gearing comparison (axle ratio), it would be like swapping out the 3.06's for 2.90's... not too much of a difference.

I haven't checked the mileage yet, but am guessing that it will drop by a couple percent around town. I don't think the highway mileage will suffer at all.
 
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Is your jeep a v6?
 
#14 ·
Yup... same measurement (height and width) as the Goodyears shown above.

I'm hoping they'll come out with that size in the AT's by the time these wear out.
 
#16 ·
Where my WK2 wheels ended up...

From this...



To this...



Our WJ was in serious need of new tires. It feels like new again. :)


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#17 ·
You have me intrigued. I've wanted to put moabs on my wk2 since I got it. Traded my jk in on it and almost went back to moabs a couple times on the jk. Everyone says they won't fit even though they are same specs except for offset as the factory rims. I have the base Laredo v6 as well. Why is everyone saying they won't fit yet you have them on? Gonna have a test fit with a guy that has some for sale locally but don't want to get my hopes up. So have you noticed any rubbing now that you have had them on?
 
#18 ·
I've had them on for over 3 months with zero rubbing.
 
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Not sure if you guys are still watching this thread, but I just picked up a set of 2013 18" 7 spoke chrome wheels wrapped in 255/70r18 bridgestones on them. Since I am rocking a stock height 2013 Laredo E-Group, will there be any tire clearance issues at all? Lock to lock or bumps?

Just wondering.

Thanks.

They are kind dusty, but only have 200 miles on them.
 

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Just wanted to chime in on the Moabs and fitment with the 2014 WK2 V6 Laredo E.

I just went to have the set installed with Blizzaks I ordered, but low-and-behold, they hit the brake rotors. I had to have them put on my stock wheels for the time being and figure out something to do. The guys at Discount Tire also said no way to using spacers to solve the problem... :(
 
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Just wanted to chime in on the Moabs and fitment with the 2014 WK2 V6 Laredo E. I just went to have the set installed with Blizzaks I ordered, but low-and-behold, they hit the brake rotors. I had to have them put on my stock wheels for the time being and figure out something to do. The guys at Discount Tire also said no way to using spacers to solve the problem... :(
They wont do spacers due to liability issues, did they hit too much? I grinded mine a bit and they fitted, tight but fit. You can install the spacers urself and be good.
 
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Depending upon your spacer size, expect some probable rubbing issues with those 255/75/17's. It completely changes the backspacing and while that size fits on OEM offset, it probably won't with anything that sticks out much further and without a lift or level on the suspension.

I couldn't get a 265/70/17 to fit with the moabs and 1.25" spacers on stock suspension and the 255/75/17 size I have now, with the RRO leveling kit added, also barely clears from rubbing with a full turn of the steering wheel.
 
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Well, it took a month before we started modding my wife's new Grand. Takeoffs from a Rubicon -- Moab wheels with 255/75/17's. No spacers and no scrubbing on level ground. Time will tell if/where they rub when the suspension flexes. I like it... a lot.
Would you happen to know if a 255/75/17 would fit in the spare tire compartment? Thanks
 
#29 · (Edited)
Already PM'd back to you, but just for the sake of others knowing publicly, YES the 255/75/17 WILL FIT, but without the trays and it will have less room within the wheel for spare tools than the stock 18" spare. Just FYI.

 
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