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16" or 17" wheels for 33" tires

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Old 09-14-2013, 11:42 AM
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Question 16" or 17" wheels for 33" tires

Looking to upgrade the stock SRA's on my '14 JK. I intend to lift it in the spring (2.5"), but looking to add wheels and tires this fall.

It's my DD, so I need to keep things simple. I'm more interested in 33's over 35's for economy. Plus I only have a 3.21 axel.

Looking at maybe Duratracs on either 16" or 17" wheels.

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I'd say 17s. Seem to be more tire options in 17 inch tires.

I have 2.5 lift with 33s. Still wrestling with the idea of putting 35s on it.

I currently have Fierce Attitude MTs in 285 70 17.
I really like them both on and off road. Other good options are the Duratrac and Kelly Safari TSR.
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I agree with 17's...more options. I ran 33's (Cooper Discoverer STT) on 17's with no lift for white a while and it was fine. Now I have a 2.5" and it's nice to have though

One day I'll go to 35's but I drive it way too much right now to have it impact my fuel economy that much
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I like how 16's look with 33's better. 35" then 17 are good too. I have a 2013 jku with 3.21 and 33's and have no issues wheeling with guys that have 4.10's. I would not however want to go bigger without higher gearing.
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33 s on 16s
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16s for 33 or 35s in my opinion. I like the bigger sidewall on the tire.
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My vote goes to 16". Maybe not all the fancy metric Sizes that 17" offers, but who cares. Can get 33's, 35's 37's ect
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Originally Posted by Ol' Bob
16s for 33 or 35s in my opinion. I like the bigger sidewall on the tire.

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17's. I don't like when it looks like the tire is swallowing the rim. Just my preference though.
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How bout 34s for a DD with 17s?


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