New WK owner (Build thread?)

[SSF556]

Ok, time for me to get new tires. The big question I have is, are the 29.5" tiers ok for off-road use or should I end up going with 31" tires and appropriate wheels/rims. Does the 2" difference really make that much of a difference. Right now it it already lifted 2" with the OME Lift. I was wondering because I am heading to the Vermont Overland Rally (in Vermont) at the end of next month and was hoping to be able to save some cash by just getting some decent 29.5 inch tries until I am able to save up and get some bigger wheel/tires later on in the year.

Thanks again!

I say go with the current tires...QD2 is an amazing system and will pull you through most stuff.

 

[gehrcke]

I also picked up a wk limited this year and installed the ome hd kit. As far as UCA, I installed the specialty products upper ball joints. Work like a champ. I'm running 285 general grabber at's on Moab wheels with 1" spacers. While I like the 285's, I may go with 255's. Enjoy your build.

 

[paroxysym]

i run the OME MD on my 4.7 WK and with the 255/70s(31x10) I will say it allows plenty of clearance without leaving a huge fender gap. I went with moog UCAs when I did the lift and I have no regrets- my stockers had 160k on them and weren't in terrible shape.

as for your question about the chrome on the wheels, theyre covers. you can buy a new set on EBAY if you wanted or removed them and paint the rims

 

[PDragon]

Welcome to the WK club! QDII is a great system, you'll have a lot of fun with it.

 

[Jeepnout]

You know, I really need to remember I have a thread on this form LOL

Cool, Thanks for the advice everyone. yeah so I am still om the the 29.5 inch H/T tires, it should make for and interesting time at Vermont overland Rally next weekend. I am still trying to get the cash to get some good A/T's though. I also Picked up some MOPAR skid plates (for some undercarriage protection) and front tows which I'll be adding on this week.

I'll try to get some updated pictures up soon.