Topics

1

Technical Advice and Questions / wheels/tires please help

« on: April 22, 2013, 10:20:58 pm »

I have no help from my local tire dealerships so I really need to rely on those of you with much more experience then me.  Like everyone I want bigger tires.  I am also changing wheels; going with 18x9.  My question:  what is the widest tire I can go with on a 18x9 with 5.0BS or 5.5BS?  I initially wanted to go with 5.5 to keep the tire under the fender as much as possible but I'm worried that a wider tire will have clearance issues.  I have a 2011 Rubicon.  Any suggestions / thoughts / ideas will be greatly appreciated.  I am going crazy trying to figure this @%$# out!

2

Introductions / Hello from Chambersburg

« on: March 13, 2013, 10:25:21 pm »

Hi Jeep lovers.  My name is Gene and I recently moved to Chambersburg after a 21 year militay career.  I have a 2011 Rubicon and look forward to communicating with you all and relying on your jeep expertise.  Thanks for having me PA Jeeps!

3

Technical Advice and Questions / tire question versus PA law

« on: March 13, 2013, 09:56:15 pm »

I am happy to find a forum composed of PA jeep owners.  I am fairly new to the jeep world and have some questions concerning PA law.  My understanding is the fender has to cover the tire tread completely.  I want bigger tires and new wheels.  My question is how much bigger can I go and still be in compliance with the law?  285? 275? Is there anything I can do with wheel offset to give the tire a wider look but still have no rubbing issues and the tire under the fender?  What if I go with 18 inch wheels?  Please help!