h.curtis
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
I will be installing a 5.5 RE lift on my '96 soon. I have stock 7" rims with the 5.5 backspacing. Currently I have a 4" lift with 31's with no problems at all other than adjusting my steering stops. I am thinking I want to put 33X10.50's on my stock rims when I put the new lift on, or soon when I save some money. With stock backspacing and only a 10.50 will I need to trim?
Is my idea of these 33X10.50's with this 5.5 lift ok, or should I be looking at new rims (hoping not) with 4.5 backspacing. Why does everyone go with two inches of wider stance? Is it safer when up higher? How about a 9.5" tire, is that a crazy choice if I am at 5.5 and don't want to cut much?
Any help on this would be great. I have the '96 Grizzly wheels and really like them, but I want to be safe on and off road. I am not a rock crawler here in PA. Hill climbs and heavy snow use.
I am thinking Goodrich's KO's or MT's, if that makes any difference. I heard KO's are better in the snow.
Curt
Is my idea of these 33X10.50's with this 5.5 lift ok, or should I be looking at new rims (hoping not) with 4.5 backspacing. Why does everyone go with two inches of wider stance? Is it safer when up higher? How about a 9.5" tire, is that a crazy choice if I am at 5.5 and don't want to cut much?
Any help on this would be great. I have the '96 Grizzly wheels and really like them, but I want to be safe on and off road. I am not a rock crawler here in PA. Hill climbs and heavy snow use.
I am thinking Goodrich's KO's or MT's, if that makes any difference. I heard KO's are better in the snow.
Curt