Getting 33 inch tires, have questions!
07-23-2011, 09:39 AM
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Getting 33 inch tires, have questions!
So i'm going to buy some 33 inch tires for my 99 xj with a 3 inch lift and trimmed fenders along with 15x8.5 wheels that have 3.5 backspacing and i have an 8.25 with 3.55 gears. Here are my questions
Can i run 33x12.5 on my wheels?
Will a tranny cooler be nescasary and which one should i get?
Would i rub even with trimmed fenders?
Should i just get 32's and what are the advantages over 33's for my setup?
Can i run 33x12.5 on my wheels?
Will a tranny cooler be nescasary and which one should i get?
Would i rub even with trimmed fenders?
Should i just get 32's and what are the advantages over 33's for my setup?
07-23-2011, 10:54 AM
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So i'm going to buy some 33 inch tires for my 99 xj with a 3 inch lift and trimmed fenders along with 15x8.5 wheels that have 3.5 backspacing and i have an 8.25 with 3.55 gears. Here are my questions
Can i run 33x12.5 on my wheels?Yes
Will a tranny cooler be nescasary and which one should i get?Won't be necessary but it is a good idea.
Would i rub even with trimmed fenders?When turning you will more than likely rub on the lower control arm. There is a screw on the passenger side knuckle that you can put a washer on that will decrease your turning radius and should take care of that. Could still rub elsewhere, just won't know until you do it.
Should i just get 32's and what are the advantages over 33's for my setup?
Can i run 33x12.5 on my wheels?Yes
Will a tranny cooler be nescasary and which one should i get?Won't be necessary but it is a good idea.
Would i rub even with trimmed fenders?When turning you will more than likely rub on the lower control arm. There is a screw on the passenger side knuckle that you can put a washer on that will decrease your turning radius and should take care of that. Could still rub elsewhere, just won't know until you do it.
Should i just get 32's and what are the advantages over 33's for my setup?
07-23-2011, 10:56 AM
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Im probably going to put shackles and coil spacers in eventually along with an adjustable track bar and tc drop and longer brake lines
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Then, I would buy the 33" now and deal with rubbing the best you can with bump stopping, etc.
I don't have issues on the road. I just run into problems when out playing big rocks.
I don't have issues on the road. I just run into problems when out playing big rocks.
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