Can I put bigger tires on my Jeep?
Well, yes, it can handle the extra weight but at a cost. First, you’ll notice a bit of sluggishness in your Jeep’s ability to accelerate. It now has more mass to turn. Adding bigger tires essentially reduces your gear ratio, which also reduces your crawl ratio and robs your Jeep of power.
What are the biggest tires you can fit on a stock Jeep?
All-in-all, the largest size tires you can have without adding a lift on a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited depends on the model: LJ: 31”. JKU: 33”. JLU: 33”. But, before you rush out and buy bigger tires for your stock Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, there are a few things to take into consideration.
What’s the Max tire size for a Jeep Wrangler?
To take care of the SB rub, I got 1.5″ adapters, this moved the whole tire out 1.5″. So now the tire outer edge is 2.125″ (1.5+6.25) wider than a stock setup. 1.5″ adapters gives you an effective backspacing of 4.75″ So decided to bring that tires back in with 4.5″ BS rims.
Can a taller tire fit on a Jeep JK?
Remember going to a taller diameter tire will lift your wrangler JK a little higher up than stock, so it is possible you can rollover a little easier. If you go little higher, it is a good idea to go a little wider as well, this will help the jeep from rolling over and give it more stability.
Can you put 33 inch tires on a jeep?
If you ever intend on going off-road then you will need to do a few more modifications to the the vehicle to make the 33-inch work properly since 33’s are slightly too big for maximum articulation (flex) without any body scrub on a stock suspension.
Which is the largest tire for a Jeep Wrangler?
Nitto Terra Grappler 285/75R17 (Dia = 33.86″) sec width on 8.0″ wheel is 11.30″ fits stock 7.5″wheels. Nitto Terra Grappler 295/70R17 (Dia = 33.19″) sec width on 8.5″ wheel is 12.13″ fits stock 7.5″ wheels. Note, you need to use wheels spacers or wheels with less backspacing than stock wheels with this tire.
How big are the tires on a Jeep JK?
The Wrangler JK is produced stock with various tire sizes depending on the model Wrangler you buy; Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, etc. The stock tire sizes are: 255/75R17 (32″x10″), 225/75R16 (29″x9″) and 255/70R18 (32″x10″).
How big are the tires on a jeep Rubicon?
There are several Jeep Rubicon owners who fitted 315/70R17 tires and went “wheeling” disconnected with no rubbing or body scrub. Some have fitted 35/12.5R17 and rubbed off-road without disconnecting. For those interested, here is a link where they fit 37 inch tires with minimum modifications ,see below.
How big can my Jeep tires be without a lift kit?
Another important thing to take into consideration is the width of the tire. On a 33″ tire, that can range from slightly less than 10 inches to over 11 inches as a general rule. You might be able to get by with the 33″ tire in terms of height, but the width will probably cause rubbing from inner fenders, suspension parts, or end links.