Pics of 33x12.5x18 tires on sahara rims
12-22-2008, 05:09 PM
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12-23-2008, 04:32 AM
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Forgive my ignorance. I understand the need for the spacers, but is there a reason why you wouldn't want to have them installed? Does it affect the ride or something? 
12-23-2008, 05:05 AM
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You could probably get by w/out them but I'd think you'd get some rubbing on full turns. Also, if you disconnected the swaybar you'd probably rub on that too.
12-23-2008, 06:16 AM
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The reason I don't like spacers is because without a 2.5 inch lift I'm concerned my jeep will have that short and squatty look. I like the tall and skinny. But if the tires don't stick out past the fenders it will be fine. I see a lot of older wranglers that have the ugliest stance because they sit so low. But from the pics I've seen I prolly don't need to worry about that on the jk.
12-23-2008, 06:45 AM
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My question on Spacers is really a "spacer vs. wheels" thought process. I am doing a 2.5 RC coil lift. I would like to upgrade to a taller and slightly wider tire (33 to 34, but 11.0 to 11.5) and don't really care to go wider than that. I am content with the stock wheels, but if I am going to have rubbing, then I have to make the next decision which is buy steelie's or go with spacers. Yes, I could always resell the spacers, but it would be at a loss (unless I buy a used set), so then I have to decide if it is just better to go with wheels and be done with it. That brings up a whole other issue, as if I am going to buy wheels and tires, then I can do mail order, whereas just tires, I would need a mount and balance, so would likely buy local as mail order does not seem to offer much in cost benefit with just tires after you pay for a mount and balance. Plus, you have your local dealer network to make you happy on flats and such.
While I love the look and potential off-road ability of 35x12.50 or bigger, the truth is my rig will be 90% daily driver, so fuel economy is important and it is unlikely that I will pound rocks and stumps into submission like some Jeepers do, so a lower slightly wider tire would be more than sufficient for my purposes.
While I love the look and potential off-road ability of 35x12.50 or bigger, the truth is my rig will be 90% daily driver, so fuel economy is important and it is unlikely that I will pound rocks and stumps into submission like some Jeepers do, so a lower slightly wider tire would be more than sufficient for my purposes.