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16" or 17" wheels for 33" tires

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Old 09-14-2013, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RND

Yes, let's use KM2s for example. Run a 285/75, which are perfect for the factory 17x7.5 +44 offset, and have no rubbing for a DD
That's one option for someone who wants stock wheels. Or you could use wheel spacers if you want wider tires and stock wheels, I know you, JK Inspired and TJJK love those now which one of you will respond?

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Originally Posted by 1manWolfpack
Have you completely ruled out 15's? Cheaper route especially if you like the 33's

I did the duratracs in 33x12.5x15. Great ride for a mostly DD but still a solid set-up for weekend fun
Love my 15's
Old 09-14-2013, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kh202
Wow, you're hilarious. I take it this spawned from your comments on the 35's on 20's thread....
Well it's it true and it sounds like a good topic

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Im having the same internal struggle about 33's vs. 35's. i think iv decided for myself that if i got 33's i would just kick myself for not getting 35's. get what your inner kid wants. Would you want to be content with what you have or would you rather always have that twinge of dissapointment every time you look at your Jeep.
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Originally Posted by jaker t5

Well it's it true and it sounds like a good topic
To each their own man. You can make the argument that your 35's on 20's has same sidewall as a stock JK's 17's and 32's. It came that way. But you spent 100's to end up with the same ratio . That being said, stock JK's and 35's on 20's can both do amazing stuff offroad, but neither is ideal. Don't expect us all to like them. But if I see you on the trail i'll still wave and spot you just like anyone else lol. Lighten up man.

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Old 09-14-2013, 08:01 PM
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Aside from a little better array of options with the 17's, my 16's with 33" coopers look amazing just my opinion!

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Old 09-14-2013, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 1manWolfpack
Have you completely ruled out 15's? Cheaper route especially if you like the 33's


I did the duratracs in 33x12.5x15. Great ride for a mostly DD but still a solid set-up for weekend fun
I couldn't really tell from your photo. The tires were too dark for me to see what they look like.

In any case, I wasn't sure that 15s would even work with the stock brakes rotors and calipers.
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Originally Posted by ShutterBug

I couldn't really tell from your photo. The tires were too dark for me to see what they look like.

In any case, I wasn't sure that 15s would even work with the stock brakes rotors and calipers.
Some will some wont. Discount tire has a list that fits if you PM them.
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Originally Posted by kh202

Some will some wont. Discount tire has a list that fits if you PM them.
Sorry realized it came out dark, especially being black... Here is one in "brown" :-)

Also, second what kh202 said, I have no issues with the calipers
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Old 09-15-2013, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Chefbrujo
Im having the same internal struggle about 33's vs. 35's. i think iv decided for myself that if i got 33's i would just kick myself for not getting 35's. get what your inner kid wants. Would you want to be content with what you have or would you rather always have that twinge of dissapointment every time you look at your Jeep.
My 35" Duratracs measure closer to 33's than 35's.


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