35's it is.... Just ordered them.... Thanks so much for all your imput and advice... So good to see so many helpful people!

 

 

IMO, You can make 33's look badd ass by going down to 15s or some 16s steelies. However once you realize that its still a 32" diameter on a 3" lift you may regret not dishing out a little more for the 35's. I run my Duratrac 315s 34" diameter tire on a 2.5 lift w/1" spacers f/r and if I did it again I'd go long arm but thats me. As for re-gearing I am running 3.21s w/6sp and its ok for running around town. HWY is different, yes 6th is almost unusable, flat or down hill only. But its tolerable. No DS issues plenty of clearance. My regret is not going to a bigger lift and 37's.. So, you may have 2" envy no matter what you choose.. There are some Bad Ass Jk's on the site.

 

I am running 33s with the 3.21s and a 6sp. I really plan on going up to 35s on the stock gears if money permits.

I love my 33s, but always have the nag to go up to 35s. It drives me nuts!

 

Max Suspension lift of 2.5", it's all good.

 

2010 Rubicon with Half Doors, 4:10 Gears

Just added 2" AEV Lift, 34x12.50x17 Duratracs,

Cost about $3k

I am experiencing min rubbing ( gonna shave lower bumper cover)

Gears are fine for the road, need 4:56 to 4:88 for off road

Would i do it again ... YES

 

35's all the way. Trust me, if you go with a 33 you'll park next to a guy or wheel with a guy with 35's and you'll be a sad puppy.

Many posts above about suspension set ups that can keep you from needing a front DS replacement.

One think I don't think I read yet was the need to strengthen your from C's. Get some C gussets welded in when you go 35's. This is a vulnerable area and the Gussetts only cost like 75 bucks and another 150 tonged them welded in.

 

35's are worth it 100% I only wish now I would have went with 37's haha. oh well that will happen when my tires wear out

 

Definitely go with 35s. If you are even tossing the idea around now your not gonna be happy with 33s very long. Save the pennies on the 33s and go for the 35s.

My 2 cents worth.

 

What size rims are you guys running with the 35s? My current setup is 33 km2s on 15 inch rims. If I go up to 35s should I run larger rims?