Can you put 33 inch tires on a Jeep JK?
33-inch tires can be fitted to a stock Jeep Wrangler JK, but with minimum clearance on the front bumper and not enough clearance for full articulation off-road.
How big should the wheels be on a Jeep JK?
Generally, for aftermarket wheels you want 5″ to 4.5″ bs or less. The smaller the number, the farther your wheels will stick out from the Jeep. Not: If you are going off roading using stock wheels and 33’s you need to add wheel spacers, or new wheels, or get a small lift or you will break your fenders on heavy flexing.
Do you need a lift on a Jeep JK?
Not: If you are going off roading using stock wheels and 33’s you need to add wheel spacers, or new wheels, or get a small lift or you will break your fenders on heavy flexing.
Can a 33 inch tire be fit on a front axle?
A Solid Front Axle vehicles can accommodate a 33’’ tire easier with less modifications. Fitting bigger tires is the single most effective way of improving ground clearance. This is especially important for overcoming obstacles in an off-road situation.
Being a SFA (Solid Front Axle) vehicle, there are no issues with upper control arms and CV angles to worry about. Many JK owners have successfully fitted 33-inch tires on a stock JK. The amount of scrub depend largely on what the intended application.
Generally, for aftermarket wheels you want 5″ to 4.5″ bs or less. The smaller the number, the farther your wheels will stick out from the Jeep. Not: If you are going off roading using stock wheels and 33’s you need to add wheel spacers, or new wheels, or get a small lift or you will break your fenders on heavy flexing.
Not: If you are going off roading using stock wheels and 33’s you need to add wheel spacers, or new wheels, or get a small lift or you will break your fenders on heavy flexing.
How big should the rim be on a 33 inch tire?
The larger rims reduce that profile while keeping the same overall tire diameter and the result is better and more predictable street handling. Many people think the profile of a 33 inch tire on a 15 inch rim, approximately 8-9 inches, is the maximum profile for a tire used day to day on the street.