Going from 32 inch to 33 inch tire worth it?
01-17-2010, 10:27 AM
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I went from SRA tires to Rubi tires, then I sold those off to a member on here and put on 33" Km2's and could not be happier. I like the way my Jeep looks with 33"s and eventually down the road I will upgrade to 35's and regear. But for now 33's are more practical for me and I love my aggressive stance. 
Took these cell pics yesterday.
Took these cell pics yesterday.
01-17-2010, 10:48 AM
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Heres some food for thought:
I'm not sure why you even need a lift..33's fit without a lift and you'll gain no addtional wheel travel. The only gain will be a higher center of gravity.
The reason for a lift are to gain clearance for larger tires, in the case of the 33's this isn't needed...If you where going 35's then by all means get the TF lift kit.
33's also fit on the stock wheels, no spacers needed.
So the only reason to lift a Jeep with 33's is to look cool..
Here's 33's on stock wheels with a leveling kit..
Btw...That stubby bumper and winch combo is on my list..
I'm not sure why you even need a lift..33's fit without a lift and you'll gain no addtional wheel travel. The only gain will be a higher center of gravity.
The reason for a lift are to gain clearance for larger tires, in the case of the 33's this isn't needed...If you where going 35's then by all means get the TF lift kit.
33's also fit on the stock wheels, no spacers needed.
So the only reason to lift a Jeep with 33's is to look cool..
Here's 33's on stock wheels with a leveling kit..
Btw...That stubby bumper and winch combo is on my list..
01-17-2010, 11:45 AM
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If you want to offroad..do yourself a favour and get 33's..the stock AT 32's are shyt compared to aftermarket 33's...jmho...with a 2.5 inch budget lift, 33's are perfect...
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01-17-2010, 12:00 PM
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I have BF Goodrich KM tires, stock rubi tires (32 inch). I got rid of the stock goodyears 2 weeks after I bought the jeep. I am debating between 32 inch KMs and 33 inch KM2s.
01-17-2010, 04:49 PM
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I bought some then got rid of them with about 500 miles on them, because I wanted something a little bigger, capable, and better looking. Sell them off and get the 33" Km2's.
01-17-2010, 06:22 PM
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I am thinking along the same lines. I have run my stock Rubi wheels and will keep them until they wear out. That should not be too much longer now, as I am at 44K miles and the tread is chunking a little as well as scalloping (I was a little tardy on a rotation.) I am going to give the KM2 in 255/85R17. I like keeping a stock width tire to cut down on weight and rolling resistance, especially since the stock tires have never not worked for me. The only time I have been stuck in my JK was in the snow, and it was so deep, the tire size would not have mattered. I know the tire will be stiff since it is 10 ply and would not bulge much when aired down, but that is not a problem since I rarely air down. I got them quoted at 1250 out the door for 5 at a local indy tire store. It will probably happen in a few months, if I can wait!
02-17-2010, 10:52 AM
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Well, how about that! One month to the day.......
Just ordered (5) 255/80R17 KM2's from Americas Tire Center. 1200.00 out the door with free repair/rotation and pro rated replacement. They are going on tomorrow
Oh yeah, I got 46K miles out of my stock KM's. They were starting to chunk and wear funky, due to a tardy rotation. Not too bad for a mud tire.
Just ordered (5) 255/80R17 KM2's from Americas Tire Center. 1200.00 out the door with free repair/rotation and pro rated replacement. They are going on tomorrow
Oh yeah, I got 46K miles out of my stock KM's. They were starting to chunk and wear funky, due to a tardy rotation. Not too bad for a mud tire.