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2.5 lift with 255/70-R17 tires

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by NashvilleDarkKnight, Apr 1, 2019.

  1. Apr 1, 2019 at 7:34 AM
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    NashvilleDarkKnight

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    Hello everyone, I just found this site today and and joined. I need a little help. I have a 2017 Jeep Rubicon Recon with 255/70-R17 tires I bought in November after I blew my factory tires. I might have 7000 miles on them now. Been thinking about putting a 2.5 rough country (or some other brand) lift kit on it. Would it look retarded being that high with that size tire? I have looked for reference shots but can't find any. Any help would be awesome thank you.

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    NashvilleDarkKnight, Apr 1, 2019
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  2. Apr 1, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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    Do it right right away, tires are replaceable and will be replaced at some point. Don’t do something that you will change later on because you want bigger tires and want a higher lift later.

    Go for it!
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2019 at 8:41 AM
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    Welcome @NashvilleDarkKnight I wouldn't go as far as saying those tires would look re*t*rded but you could sell them to recoup some expenses. However I would suggest investing in a complete lift kit from one of the major brands. That could mean running the 32s for a bit longer but a quality lift will be more likely a one-time job.
     
    aggrex, Apr 1, 2019
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  4. Apr 1, 2019 at 12:21 PM
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    Welcome from Florida. I'm sure it will look a little weird. Do it all(Lift+tires) or do it all later.

    Why didn't you do it 7,000 miles ago when you changed tires.....
     
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    I got new tires first as well, I decided on bigger ones though .. BUT .. I needed new tires more than a lift back then.

    ;)
     
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  6. Apr 1, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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  7. Apr 2, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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    I was wanting to get bigger but when I had a blow out one day I needed a set of tires in a hurry for a trip that following night and I couldn't get the set I wanted in time... sucked. I think I'll save up and when my tires wear out a little I'll just get new tires and a lift.
     
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  8. Apr 2, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    Thank you guys for the info. I'll just have to play it safe for a few thousand miles and just buy new tires with a lift at the same time just so it looks right.
     
    NashvilleDarkKnight, Apr 2, 2019
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  9. Apr 2, 2019 at 12:41 PM
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    Yup, also ... you can save up a little more $$$$ :D for that.
     
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  10. Apr 2, 2019 at 3:02 PM
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    I have a motto... "buy once cry once" you got the right idea by saving the coin and doing it all at one time. Dont forget about your regear when you go to a large tire. But you're in good hands in this forum. We'll all spend your money for you and you'll probably be pissed for a little while but you'll be happier in the long run haha.

    Welcome aboard from ohio!!
     
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  11. Apr 2, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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    Welcome from NJ. I'm usually wrong when it comes to tire size and lift. So.......:popcorn:
     
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    Lmao! Thank you
     
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