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Let's see 'em - Larger tires on Sport S wheels

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I put 315/70 KO2s on the stock Sport wheels. I really like the look, but the shop that did the install claimed they had trouble balancing a few of the wheels because they were too narrow. They encouraged me to go to 8.5” or wider wheels soon. I’ve read plenty of posts of folks running 315/70s on 7.5” with no problems, though, so I’m going to stick with em for a bit. Adding the 1.5” front and .75” rear spacer lift next week.

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37's on a 3 inch lift.

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I put 315/70 KO2s on the stock Sport wheels. I really like the look, but the shop that did the install claimed they had trouble balancing a few of the wheels because they were too narrow. They encouraged me to go to 8.5” or wider wheels soon. I’ve read plenty of posts of folks running 315/70s on 7.5” with no problems, though, so I’m going to stick with em for a bit. Adding the 1.5” front and .75” rear spacer lift next week.

im guessing it’s BS what they told you but your could try balancing beads if your really worried about it. I have no experience with them but I know a lot of guys who use them in Harley tires. Just an option or idea for you.

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You missed the memo. Lol
Stock wheels? They sucked balls..same with the crap tires. Both had to go, along with shocks, bumper and other items..
 

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How did I miss this thread??? This is basically what I was wondering, folks running larger tires on the stock Sport S narrower wheel. I like the Rubi wheels but have no problem keeping what I have. In Minnesota the rock salt trashes wheels so I’d never spend extra money on the ones used during winter months.
 

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Sport S max tow with 285/70/17 wrangler duratrac's on stock wheels painted satin black. Installed 2.5 skyjacker lift.

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Sport S max tow with 285/70/17 wrangler duratrac's on stock wheels painted satin black. Installed 2.5 skyjacker lift.

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I REALLY like the satin black treatment on those wheels on that truck. Good look.
 

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@Fireman 848 how difficult was this to do? Will the paint chip? Excuse my ignorance, but I REALLY like that look and your setup is exactly what Im after.
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