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Trying to fit bigger tires on 2006 WK Limited

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#1 ·
Hey guys, so I am looking into buying new tires for my wk HEMI, I was looking at the Nitto TerraGrappler AT in a size of 265/70/17 on my OEM wheels, does anyone know if this would fit or what I would have to do, ie body spacers or wheel spacers to get them on. I know the stock tires were 245/65/17 and I don't thinki I would have to change anything but would get a better stance and look with the next size up. I would appreciate any feedback you all have. Thanks

Ben
 
#3 ·
I say if you're gonna spend the money on bigger tires you might as well put a 2" lift on it. It will look a lot beefier with the new tires!
 
#4 ·
I agree about the 2" lift, would you still put 265/70/17 on that tohugh or go even bigger? What does frankies's set-up look like?
 
#6 ·
265's are perfect for a 2" lift.. not trimming of the fender.
 
#7 ·
really? looks as if I am going to have get a lift, then hard to install? I have access to a lift, i just don't know if i trust myself doing that. hahaha
 
#8 ·
I guess now I am looking for suggestions on 2" body lifts.! haha
 
#9 ·
Daystar.
 
#10 ·
cheapest place to find it?
 
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#12 ·
either of you guys put these in? Hard to do? Expensive for a mechanic to do?
 
#13 ·
I haven't but I imagine that if you have access to a lift you're already steps ahead of everyone else.
 
#14 · (Edited)
The WK 2" lift is the easiest suspension lift to install. The rear coils get spacers put under them and the front strut towers are unbolted from the body a steel spacer put in and then re assembled. Should only take a few hours. FYI its a suspension lift. There are no body lifts for any jeep accept wranglers. The newer jeeps, all cherokees, grand cherokees, libertys etc are all unibody vehicles w/ no separate frame.

You will also need rear shocks that are made for a 2" lift.

Try these two kits too.

http://www.teraflex.biz/products/wk-xk-2-inch-budget-boost-lift-kit.html

http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...&Product_Code=RK-BB20-WK&Category_Code=WKKITS
 
#15 ·
Bilstein is acceptable, too.
 
#17 ·
If you have the money for a good lift i will recommend OME 2'' MD, it is good on road and off-road. you will get a true 2'' lift with added articulation. Daystar, RRO, BDS, RC, RK etc all use the same shocks, you can always upgrade to Bilsteins but they are the same lenght as the stockers which defeat the purpose of lifting.
 
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