Tire question

Jason12

Jason12

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I'm going to add a 2.5 inch suspension lift to my jku I was thinking of going with 33s on stock rims. Do I need spacers to do this?
 
I have the 255/80R17 (basically 33x10) and Spidertrax 1.5" wheel spacers, running the EVO Leveling kit. I didn't rub before the spacers, but added them for the wider stance "look".

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1.5" spacers still arent enough for my 35s. The still sometimes rub my lcas and sway bar at full lock. Even after adding washers to my steering stops. I would think youd be ok with 33s
 
I'm running 35s with stock wheels and 1.5 spacers. I have a 2" JKU Old Man Emu Suspension Lift that gave me 3.5" lift on my JK. No problems at all.
 
Do u think 33s will look to small with the lift? I was just considering them because I do a lot of traveling for work. If so any recomendations
 
Jason12 said:
Do u think 33s will look to small with the lift? I was just considering them because I do a lot of traveling for work. If so any recomendations
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A 33x12.5 is a short fat tire when you look at it. With a 2.5 inch lift or budget boost I personally think it would look funny. What I'm saying is it's not for me, I know that a 33x10.5 tire would look more normal (not so fat) and fit with out a lift. I like chopped fenders, so that would help clear them easier. Most lifts that say 2 or 3 inches actually raise it more. So I would recommend a cheaper option and that's get the 10.5 wide tires and some 1 inch budget boost spacers. Then when full factory fenders it will look good. This would save you a bunch of cash and not change ride characteristics.
 
Getting a pretty good deal on the lift so I wanna go with the 2.5. How would a 305/70r17 look? Pretty much a 34 inch tire and a little more narrow
 
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34x11.5" AT with 3" lift and 1.5" spidertrax just for reference. I wish I had just gone with a true 35.
 
MedixJK said:
1.5" spacers still arent enough for my 35s. The still sometimes rub my lcas and sway bar at full lock. Even after adding washers to my steering stops. I would think youd be ok with 33s
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Interesting. I have the same 1.5 inch spacers and 35s and dont believe I have any rub. Wonder if there is enough difference in the rims and the toyos compared to the nittos.
 
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