so im in desperate need of some advise...so ive got a 96 xj classic with a 4.5 RE superflex kit adjustable track bar quik discos new leaf springs in the rear extended brake lines.....i was wondering if i should get some 33s in 10.5 or 12.5 in width....which would be better for my application.....and if i need to get new rims which r the best steel rims to get??
thanks for all the help
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I'd say 33x12.5, and Idk if it matters what steel wheel u get, but I'd get some 15x8's with 4" or 3.75" backspacing depending on how wide of a stance u want...imo that's a pretty good looking setup.

 

yeah how do u like the bighorns? r they a good tire...and summit has the rims ill prolly get they r cragars soft 8s silver rims to match my suspension components

 

Cragars are good wheels, running a set on mine, and Bighorns are a decent tire. They remind me a lot of the old MT/Rs and do well on pavement too. BTW Maxxis tires tend to run a bit small so 33s will measure closer to 32".

 

yeah they look like they would be a good all around tire for the mud rock snow pavement everything

 

go with 12.5's

 

i ran 10.5's and loved them.

15x8 4" bs


now i am on 35x12.5's on the same rims and 12.5 seems wide to be honest. dont know why but just seems to be the case my 10.5s handled like street tires and my 12.5s handle like there is alot of resistance. altho they are almost 13.5's on the contact patch

 

I'm running the 12.5 BFG AT's. Tires stick way out there.

 

Love the tires, real quite down the road and do amazing off road...havent got stuck yet.lol

 

From the people I have talked to since had this same question 4 out of 5 will say go with the 12.50 over the 10.50. Reason is bigger foot print for traction also able to air down a little more if you desire too. It also depends on your wheeling terrain too

 

33x12.5x15" Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs from Discounttire.com for $166 per tire. I'm getting mine before winter

 

thats really good to know how much did u pay a tire for them and what sizes do they have??that is most likely the tire ill go with it just always catches my eye when ever i see a rig with em on

 

I did a trade with a tire dealer, they took my near new all terrains and i just paid the difference...but new they would have been $800 for a set of 4.

 

Just put the same tires on mine Saturday. Liking them so far.

 

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