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Should I go 33" or NOT? Need advice.

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Old 08-28-2009 | 11:49 AM
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Default Should I go 33" or NOT? Need advice.

currently I have 275/65R18 tires which are 32.07. At times tho i think the tire looks a bit small....What do you guys think? & would a 33" be much bigger than a 32.07 Would it be worth it?

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Old 08-28-2009 | 12:04 PM
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We almost went from our OEM 32" tires to 33" cuz my wife wasn't sure about things like mph, gearing, etc. etc...however, one of the other members at a run said he had gone the 33" route and then ended up going to 35" because there was no difference from 32" to 33." Lesson learned so we went straight up to 35" (saved some $ by not going 33" then 35").

However, we ended up doing a lot of other mods like driveshafts, gearing, ctrl arms, etc....long story short, after our Niagara Rim trip the wife is now thinking we should have gone up to the 37" tires...

My opinion (remember JMO) is go to the 35" tires and if you are using your Jeep primarily on road maybe the 33" does make sense but 35" would get my vote for you.
Old 08-28-2009 | 12:04 PM
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Y'know, I think your JK looks great. Very clean. My "33" inch KM2s measure 32 on the truck and at 34 psi, so if I were in your situation, I'd leave well enough alone. Don't be pressured by the Life Begins with 35s crowd.
Old 08-28-2009 | 02:32 PM
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There isn't enough difference in these two tire sizes to justify the change. Besides your Jeep looks awesome the way it is.
Old 08-29-2009 | 06:19 AM
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I think your Jeep looks great! I'd personally wait until you need new meat before you make that call, there's nothing wrong with the ones you have.
Old 08-29-2009 | 06:43 AM
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i would say that is a waste of money to get 33s. they will be half an inch bigger maybe all the way around so you will not really beable to tell a difference to much..... I would wait and go 35's
Old 08-29-2009 | 07:06 AM
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Life begins with 35" tires....
Old 08-29-2009 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dlincoln91
i would say that is a waste of money to get 33s. they will be half an inch bigger maybe all the way around so you will not really beable to tell a difference to much..... I would wait and go 35's
agree with this, unless you need new tires.
Old 08-29-2009 | 08:37 AM
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I say keep your current tires. I think it looks great, and it sounds like you do a lot of road driving. I have the same size tires, and they are the most practical for myself.
Old 08-29-2009 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by racer83l
Life begins with 35" tires....
x2.......



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