ok, here's my scenario. I'm looking to keep the stock 16" wheels, and am trying to figure out what the biggest tire I can put on them without using spacers or a lift (except for the daystar 3/4" leveling spacers I already installed).

What's the word on that?

 

Between 32" and 33".

35" if you chop your fenders and possibly get wheel spacers.

 

what about width? isn't that what usually causes the rub issue?

 

If you go with a 285X75R16 which is about 33X10R16, you should be ok. However, I think it only comes in load range E.

 

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You should also browse the FAQ's when you get a chance...

Q: What is the biggest size tire I can fit on my stock Jeep JK Wrangler?
Q: What is the biggest size tire that I can I fit with a 2.5" Budget Boost?
Q: What back spacing will I need on my wheels in order to clear 12.50 wide tires?
Q: What is backspacing?
Q: What are wheel spacers?


etc, etc, etc, etc...

 

A 255/85/16 (33 x 9.50 x 16) will fit without rubbing

 

You can fit 33x11.5 with minor rubbing cured by the steering stop adjustment fix.

 

I don't know......I run 285x75/16s without lift or spacers, but I do have a wheel with 4.5" of bs. I still rub a little when flexing. My "Revos" are about 11.5" wide.

 

Thanks for the inputs y'all. I guess I've got some deciding to do.