It should. The difference is negligible. The "larger" size is literally .5" larger overall.

 

So Im lifting my '99XJ. Here is what Im looking at doing:


Small 2" lift kit with shackles, spacers and a t-drop. Buying Skyjacker 2" lift shocks.
I want to run 33x10.5 DuraTracs on Cragar 15x8 D-Locks but I DONT want to cut anything. Im not doing any real flexing, I just want some bigger rubber for the mud and snow Im in often.


Im currently running stock Jeep wheels right now with 235/75/15 Wrangler RT/S's. Im wondering if the 2" is going to be enough to run a tire this big without cutting and without rubbing. If not, should I go to a 31"? I mean, by the looks of it as she sits, the 4" of extra tires will fit, but Im not going to have a TON of room. Any suggestions?

 

You don't need a transfer case drop. And you won't come CLOSE to fitting 33s and you won't fit 31s either. You need a 3 inch lift to fit 31s without cutting.

 

Really? My 235's are basically 29" and there is a ton of room left around them.

 

You'd be surprised how quick that extra 2 inches takes up space. I have a 2 inch lift now, just like your planning. I test fit 31s and you rub on any bump and every turn. All that room you think you have just evaporates haha. trim your fenders and fit whatever size you like haha.

 

And guess what tire size Martlor's running? Hahaha! I can tell you this... they aren't 30x9.5x15's! lol

 

Woot woot! When your online forum friends remember things about your jeep! haha!

 

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. Guess Ill stick with my 235's for the time being.

 

Okay not so much a question but more a issue I came up with my own solution for...home made tire carrier.


The Grand

 

Also have custom installed led reverse lights into the bumper and have led driving lights mounted in the grille

 

Cool! Go post that over on the homebrew mods section.. With details!

 

Anyone ever here of travelstar at701 tires? Looking for 33's and these are what my girlfriend thinks are "amazin" tires.

 

Nope. What's supposed to be so amazing about them? They look like another cheap re-branded tire. Depending on who makes them, that could be a good or bad thing though. For instance, we bought a really cheap set of tires for our minivan... STILL can't remember what the brand on the sidewall was, nor who made them, but they balanced well and rode well. They had EXCELLENT wet traction, but they were noisy. They would seriously whistle like an A/T.

Now the Nankang Mudstars that I have on the other hand, I HATE. They grip well in mud, limerock, sand, and rocks... but they suck in wet traction, they go out of balance quickly, and they don't wear evenly. The tread pattern is IDENTICAL to the Maxxis Buckshot Mudders... so if Maxxis actually made these tires, I'd have to say I'm sorely disappointed in them.

So do your research man. Google is quite a companion nowadays.

 

Travelstar is Chinese, and they're sold at Walmart. I wouldn't touch them unless I found some compelling reviews

 

You and your girl probably like them because they are cheap right. Pay for quality tires. You won't regret it.