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Old Oct 10, 2022 | 04:03 PM
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New Owner Questions - Tire Size/Lift

Hi guys!

I'm semi new to this! What is the largest tire size we can fit on a 2016 G550? Lookin for something meatier, also, anyone have info on lifts?
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Old Oct 11, 2022 | 12:33 PM
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a 305 fits well with a spacer on a stock rim - or somethign like a 18x9 et 25 will remove the need for a spacer.... 325's fit if you upgrade to a G63 width flare - they are roughly 33.4" OD and will fit with a simple spring spacer lift

on lift...40/50mm spring spacers and a set of Koni's are a good starting point IMHO - but if you want 35-ish size tires then a 4" Kit like Jackwagon sells will be required to get camber/.caster and align the axles within the wheelwells ( adjustable panhard bars) .... and then longer locker andbrake lines...

I'm about to do that and upgrade to a 325/65/18 ( 35 ish) I have my current 325/60's and the rims avail if they are of interest... plug and play with a set of flares from Jackwagon... and I've got the 50mm spacers and G63 springs (bit firmer ride) avail as well.

Any other planned mods ?

This is the 2" setup.......

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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by thenosenurse
Hi guys!

I'm semi new to this! What is the largest tire size we can fit on a 2016 G550? Lookin for something meatier, also, anyone have info on lifts?
Welcome! Post some photos.

You’ll also need different wheels than the 19” OEM ones from your 16 G550. 18” is recommended over 20” for many reasons, one being the amount of sidewall you’ll be able to run.

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Old Oct 22, 2022 | 07:55 AM
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Stock ride height and stock 18” rims? 275 65R18

I have a 40mm JWO lift with 285 70R18 tires. Gives me just enough room to clear at full lock.



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Old Oct 22, 2022 | 10:40 PM
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Hey @Texas E63 what front bumper are you running on your G? I got a 2013 G550 that im slowly moving towards an overlander, and it looks great.
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Old Oct 24, 2022 | 01:27 PM
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Afternoon -

Thanks ! It's the AFN bumper - jackwagon can get it for you..... and I've got the rear swingout AFN bumper on as well.....
working to get my Warn and lights on the front bumper today and will share some pics ( also just finishing up the JWO 4" lift with some new 325/65's....35" or so...)

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Old Oct 26, 2022 | 06:36 PM
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AFN bumpers FTW. that's the look I plan to do for mine. Nice Texas
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Old Oct 26, 2022 | 06:42 PM
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Updated pics of 4" JWO lift and 325/65's(35+")....still waiting to get winch and spare on...but loving the lift and setup so far. Interesting to note that the G 's tires look larger then the 35's on the 80 series and it's taller WITHOUT the pending roof rack ! Glad I'm going with the alum option given it's height.....







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Old Oct 26, 2022 | 10:22 PM
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A different look from your old alpha Grenade wheels… by the way have you sold them yet?
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Old Oct 27, 2022 | 06:26 AM
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Agreed - dark 5 spoke seemed a bit more in line with finishing the debadged look.... the Alpha's /tires are avail....
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Old Nov 4, 2022 | 12:29 AM
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Awesome. Looking good ! I'll check with Jackwagon to see how long the wait is on the front and rear.
Thanks for the info !
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Old Nov 9, 2022 | 05:43 AM
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Georges.email are you looking to put the AFN's on the newer 550 ? Think there may be a solution for that but not AFN best I know...

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Old Nov 9, 2022 | 12:53 PM
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I want to outfit the 2013' 550 First, AFN front and back bumper replacement, portal axles, and a rear drawer storage compartment, and place for mini fridge and ARB Air pump.
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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 03:38 PM
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THANK YOU @Texas E63 !!!!! This was hugely helpful! If still avail, send me a PM with price? I do like that set up

As far as other Planned Mods, I am thinking of maybe adding some trunk seats!

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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 03:49 PM
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Thank you everyone for so much in put! Looking into an 18" wheel option!

@PeriodCorrect I'm actually a nurse practitioner and aesthetic injector!


These are my 2! 1986 and 2016!

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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by thenosenurse
Thank you everyone for so much in put! Looking into an 18" wheel option!

@PeriodCorrect I'm actually a nurse practitioner and aesthetic injector!


These are my 2! 1986 and 2016!
Is that wrapped? Looks great! Would love to follow you on IG if you have one. I too am going from the 19” wheel on my G550 to an 18” option. I’ll probably do a 32” KO2 though. I don’t want a lift or huge tires!
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