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Old 12-15-2009 | 09:54 AM
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I have been talking to some old jeep guys they are telling me that a 33 is too big of a tire and I will hate to ride in my jeep after I put on a 33. And he said if I do it 11.50 wide not 12.50.

I plan on getting 305/70-16 or 285/75-16 with a 2.5 coil lift and new rims so I don't need spacers. I have a stock 2dr X

Do I need to regear to be happy with this size tire or is this guy full of it.

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Old 12-15-2009 | 10:01 AM
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I actually like the ride better with the 33's and as soon as spring arrives I'm going straight to 35's
Old 12-15-2009 | 10:03 AM
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I just had my 33" Duratracs (275/70/18) put on last week. The majority of members here seemed to be happy with them so I bit the bullet. IMO the 33's and my 2.5" lift are a perfect match. No worries about regearing as the power loss is so minimal.

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I have been talking to some old jeep guys they are telling me that a 33 is too big of a tire and I will hate to ride in my jeep after I put on a 33. And he said if I do it 11.50 wide not 12.50.

I plan on getting 305/70-16 or 285/75-16 with a 2.5 coil lift and new rims so I don't need spacers. I have a stock 2dr X

Do I need to regear to be happy with this size tire or is this guy full of it.

Thanks
Old 12-15-2009 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by THE GOV3RN3R
I have been talking to some old jeep guys they are telling me that a 33 is too big of a tire and I will hate to ride in my jeep after I put on a 33. And he said if I do it 11.50 wide not 12.50.

I plan on getting 305/70-16 or 285/75-16 with a 2.5 coil lift and new rims so I don't need spacers. I have a stock 2dr X

Do I need to regear to be happy with this size tire or is this guy full of it.

Thanks
Some one is full of BOLOGNA...or maybe just jealous!

33's are perfect without a lift or just a mild lift...With that 2.5 inch lift you might consider 35's...

If your going aftermarket wheels don't worry about the tire width..12.50 will be fine..

I drive an 07 Automatic with 4:10's...I'm running 33's and to be honest There's not much difference if any at all...
Old 12-15-2009 | 10:05 AM
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I have 3.21 gears too I figured 33s would not dog my jeep if I put them on. Thanks for the replys
Old 12-15-2009 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by fadeout
I actually like the ride better with the 33's and as soon as spring arrives I'm going straight to 35's
I was going to respond with exactly what this dude said... May have been an issue with the older Jeeps, but even with the right aftermarket set-up, you can make them ride good on 33's too. Keep in mind that 32's come from the factory as an option for the JK (mine did).
Old 12-15-2009 | 10:05 AM
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33'S on an old jeep is like 35's on a new. you will notice alot going to 35's but not 33's. the only thing that will make a difference is the tread patern. i first went up to BFG's A/T and noticed more traction, but when i went to the BFG's M/T they dug in and hooked up so well that it felt like a power loss until i realized it was more of a traction gain and was well worth it.
Old 12-15-2009 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ifshinxs
Some one is full of BOLOGNA...or maybe just jealous!

33's are perfect without a lift or just a mild lift...With that 2.5 inch lift you might consider 35's...

If your going aftermarket wheels don't worry about the tire width..12.50 will be fine..

I drive an 07 Automatic with 4:10's...I'm running 33's and to be honest There's not much difference if any at all...
He is jealous, he is a YJ guy sooooo
Old 12-15-2009 | 11:18 AM
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33x12.50R17 with 3:73 gearing...love the look, ride and very little powerloss. I would stick with a wider 33's...just looks better IMHO. Add a mild 2" lift and you are laughing for off-road flexing!

Before 2" lift & 33's



After 2" lift & 33's


Old 12-15-2009 | 11:48 AM
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33s are a perfect tire for jks, if your friends know what they're talking about I'd say they're messing with you, if not is just plain ignorance or they think you drive a much older jeep.



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