I agree with previous recommendations to not run a spacer if possible, but I still want to run Moab rims!... There are some limited options for a narrow 34-35" tire, most notably the new Nitto Recon Grappler thats available in 35x11.5r16 = 34.5x11.4, and in load range D. Seems like a great new tire to run on our 16" rims for a jeep. Anyone run a similar sized tire on the factory Moab rim without spacers? and does it work well?
Narrow 34 / 35 inch tires (new Recon Grapplers) on factory Rubicon rims without spacers?
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edited for talking out of my ass.. don't know enough about the tj moabs
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Just a guess but I bet you’d still need to run a spacer. Nothing wrong with that when properly installed.
35 MTRs on stock moabs . - I run a 1.5” spacer, 1.25 wasn’t enough with the Antirock.
35 MTRs on stock moabs . - I run a 1.5” spacer, 1.25 wasn’t enough with the Antirock.
My experience with those wheels involves 255/85/16 tires. They are a bit skinnier and shorter but I had no rubbing. I’d suggest a washer behind the steering stops so you don’t scrub on tight turns.
My only concern with those Nitto tires is the tread pattern. Otherwise I’d consider a set of moabs for my LJ Rubi
My only concern with those Nitto tires is the tread pattern. Otherwise I’d consider a set of moabs for my LJ Rubi
Looks like a very mild street focused tread. Could be excellent though for your purposes.
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Could these be useful for just getting a little extra clearance? I also see “OE creations” 185S rim is a 16x8 moab replica with a 4.5 backspace instead of the factory 5”. That with the spacer would give an additional .75 of inside clearance.
Could these be useful for just getting a little extra clearance? I also see “OE creations” 185S rim is a 16x8 moab replica with a 4.5 backspace instead of the factory 5”. That with the spacer would give an additional .75 of inside clearance.
I used the Rusty’s kit. it does not move the spring inward.
It doesn’t move it inward. I used the rustys kit and it just deletes the huge coil bucket that the stock tjs have.
How long have you been running those Klever R/Ts? I have looked at them and it seems the biggest complaint is it sometimes takes a ridiculous amount of weight to balance them.
I've had them for about 2 years. I am very happy with their on road performance including a California to Florida drive. No more noise than a standard street tire, and no balancing issues on my set. I haven't counted the weights but seems like a normal amount I guess. Can't really attest to their offroad performance yet.
I'm also a fan of tall and skinny tires, would like to hear more of your experience with them. Presently running 17" JK Moabs 265/70/17 Cooper AT's which are to fat and short. The Clever RT comes in Load Range 'D' while all the other skinny 35's are Load Range 'E' or worse.