Tire Width
07-29-2009, 04:50 PM
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Yea I love 'em. and they are very high! I am a surveying student and last summer I worked for a local surveyor, saved up lots of money and then blew it all. I mean every last penny of it on lift, tires, and rack for my jeep. But, that's why I saved it. So I could spend it on something I really wanted! 
07-29-2009, 05:38 PM
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I believe stock tires are 265/65 or 265/75. They're practically 32x10.5. Max tire width and height I would recommend on stock is 33x11.5 if you don't plan on wheeling trails that require a lot of flex. But you'll be able to turn fine without rubbing on the disconnects or coils. However, you can purchase 1.25" wheelspacers (very cheap, but strong) for your factory wheels, and will then be able to put 12.5 wide tires on them. If you want to go past 33" tires I would then recommend a 2" budget boost (very affordable and reliable).
Max tire on stock rims -- 33x11.5 w/out rockcrawling, but dirt roads and little flex is fine.
Max tire on stock rims with spacer -- 33x12.5 w/out rock crawling, but dirt roads and a little flex is fine with minor rubbing.
Max tire on stock rims -- 33x11.5 w/out rockcrawling, but dirt roads and little flex is fine.
Max tire on stock rims with spacer -- 33x12.5 w/out rock crawling, but dirt roads and a little flex is fine with minor rubbing.
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07-30-2009, 02:05 AM
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I am looking at cooper discover STTs, seems about as good an all around tire as you can get, and cheaper than the BFGs.
It is probably 50% for looks, 50% for wet fields, old logging roads, dirt two tracks.
I really don't want to trim on this thing, thats what my XJ is for... I have no problem adjusting the turning stops though.
It is probably 50% for looks, 50% for wet fields, old logging roads, dirt two tracks.
I really don't want to trim on this thing, thats what my XJ is for... I have no problem adjusting the turning stops though.
07-30-2009, 02:50 AM
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Well I am about to pull the trigger on buying new tires for my 2 door X-S. Not going to lift it, don't want to fight the warranty battle. It's my DD, so drivability is a big concern. I was planning on 286/70/17s, but now know they are available in 33x12.5x17. The 1" tire width would look better, but was wondering if the performance differences on road would make the 11.5 better. I have a set of spacers on the way, so rubbing is no worry. Not going to offroad it for a few years, I have another jeep for that.
So 12.5 or 11.5, any thoughts?
So 12.5 or 11.5, any thoughts?
07-30-2009, 03:19 PM
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Well long story short, I went 285/70. It's about as good on the street as it will get with a 33. With wheel spacers it will still look good. Plus, 12.5 would have been technically illegal as far as sticking out past the flare. I don't plan on keeping an extra set of inspection tires/rims for this one. And, at the end of the day the 285/70 was about $50 cheaper per tire, which covered most of the cost of the 5th tire.
Thanks for everyones advice!
Thanks for everyones advice!