lookin 4 help wheels and tire fitment newb !!

[brooklynjeep]

im a newb but looking for some help i have a 2003 jeep liberty sport looking to get a 2.5 or 3" lift but i am clueless to what will fit i really like the BLACK ROCK DESPERADO SERIES 962 they are 15x8.5 5x4.5 -18 4"backspacing i see some people running 15" on there jeeps libertys will these work if not what about with spacers? thanks alot and also best tires size recommendations.

 

[tommudd]

im a newb but looking for some help i have a 2003 jeep liberty sport looking to get a 2.5 or 3" lift but i am clueless to what will fit i really like the BLACK ROCK DESPERADO SERIES 962 they are 15x8.5 5x4.5 -18 4"backspacing i see some people running 15" on there jeeps libertys will these work if not what about with spacers? thanks alot and also best tires size recommendations.

Forget those
too wide with that backspacing
If wanting 15 inch wheels then get with 4 inch backspacing and 7 inches wide
Also only steel wheels like the Soft 8s will fit over the front calipers

 

[brooklynjeep]

ok thanks so im prob gonna go with american racing outlaw 2 16x8 now lift question and tires size. not sure if im gonna go 2.5 or 3" lift what is best tire size with no rubbing issues.

Forget those
too wide with that backspacing
If wanting 15 inch wheels then get with 4 inch backspacing and 7 inches wide
Also only steel wheels like the Soft 8s will fit over the front calipers

 

[tommudd]

7 inch wide

16 X 7 inch wheel 4 inches of backspacing
3 inch lift plenty of information regarding lifts on here ,
no spacer lifts, no RRO, no Rustys, no Skyjacker
245-75-16 is a common size you'll lose some power and mileage of course
Oh and the 245-75-16s sits good on a 7 inch wide wheel .....

 

[brooklynjeep]

Ok got it ! Is the rough country kit good its $299 if not can you stear me in the right directions on ones not looking to break the bank either

7 inch wide

16 x 7 inch wheel 4 inches of backspacing
3 inch lift plenty of information regarding lifts on here ,
no spacer lifts, no rro, no rustys, no skyjacker
245-75-16 is a common size you'll lose some power and mileage of course
oh and the 245-75-16s sits good on a 7 inch wide wheel .....

 

[WickedBruce]

Right here.
JeepinbyAl.com - Detail1 - OME-KJ-1.5-3.7-HD-L - OME 1.50" lift kit - Old Man Emu Suspension Products - Jeep Liberty KJ (2002-2007) - JeepinbyAl.com

 

[4x4kayak2112]

Ok got it ! Is the rough country kit good its $299 if not can you stear me in the right directions on ones not looking to break the bank either

If its not on Jeepin by Als website (ie Ironman or Old Man Emu) dont buy it.

The rough country lift is just a fancy way of doing something twice in one year, secound time you will go with ome/ironman

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[u2slow]

I'm running the TeraFlex kit. Stock wheels with Spidertrax spacers (front only), and 245/75R16.

Took a little trimming of the bumper plastic, flattened pinch weld, and heatgun. Rubbing is minor at full lock... mostly when backing up.

Basically, the Jeep needed tires... and I didn't want to buy little ones. So this was pretty much the cheapest solution. Overall no complaints. Steering feel has actually improved!

 

[tommudd]

I'm running the TeraFlex kit. Stock wheels with Spidertrax spacers (front only), and 245/75R16.

Took a little trimming of the bumper plastic, flattened pinch weld, and heatgun. Rubbing is minor at full lock... mostly when backing up.

Basically, the Jeep needed tires... and I didn't want to buy little ones. So this was pretty much the cheapest solution. Overall no complaints. Steering feel has actually improved!

You'll upgrade soon
with stock sagged springs and any spacer lift its just a matter of time
Good luck

 

[tommudd]

Ok got it ! Is the rough country kit good its $299 if not can you stear me in the right directions on ones not looking to break the bank either

You're not going to find a "good" lift for under 650-750 at the very least
Rough Country is not what you want, very cheap, with stock springs it doesn't do well at all

 

[brooklynjeep]

so i found some black rock defenders 15x7 with a 4 1/2 backspacing they are steel wheels this will work right?

 

[tommudd]

Should , not keen on the fake bead locks since most I've seen hold mud in there
but those should work

 

[brooklynjeep]

thanks im still undecied 15x7 or 16x7 but il prob go with 16x7 with the 245x 75x 16 like you said.

 

[Reginator]

Tom, local 4x4 got 20% off Dick Cepek tires, and the smallest FC2 tire is 265/75/16..with the ome lift, 2 sets of iso's , strut plate, and clevis lift. Do i stand a chance or lost cause and go with the for sure 245's ? Even if I add wheel spacers, would that help or make it worse?

 

[tommudd]

Stay with 245-75-16s
265-75s and you're going to need to regear etc