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Stock 16" wheels & 33" tires

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Old 01-08-2008, 02:13 PM
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Default Stock 16" wheels & 33" tires

I've searched for a while and can't find an answer, even though I'm sure it's been answered before. I like the stock wheels (16") and went ahead and bought the pro comp MT's (33's). I haven't mounted anything yet. Will these fit? I don't have a lift yet, but will have the Black Diamond 3" soon. I'm planning on waiting to mount the tires when I get the lift installed. But just recently I've started wondering if the stock wheel has enough backspace for these tires. Anybody else out there still using their stock wheels? Or do I just need to break down and get new wheels? Thanks!
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What exactly is the tire size you have?
Old 01-08-2008, 02:42 PM
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Sorry about that!

Pro Comp Mud Terrain - 285/75-R16
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I ran the same tire on the stock 16's for about 1000 miles.....they will rub the front brake line at full lock but barely. The rears are fine. I would not reccomend wheeling with them unless you get spacers.
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Originally Posted by BaltChief
I ran the same tire on the stock 16's for about 1000 miles.....they will rub the front brake line at full lock but barely. The rears are fine. I would not reccomend wheeling with them unless you get spacers.
Its that with or without a lift?
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Originally Posted by Enduroking
Its that with or without a lift?
Both....actually with the lift was worse because it shifted the axle a bit.
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I ran 295/75R16's on stock wheels for a bit, but I had 1.5" spidertrax spacers... didn't rub hardly @ all, 'cept on the plastic air dam. 1.75" BB installed on the front with no issues, no lift @ all on the rear, and I use it for mild off road/heavier muddin'.
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here's a thread i started a while back.. it could help you out a little.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/show-me-your-lift-tires-16-stock-wheels-18747/
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That thread did the trick!! I'll be mounting my tires early next week!! Thanks again for all the posts!! This site is a BOAT LOAD of info!!

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