33/12.5/15 Will it clear W;2' lift? TJ

dequity · 02-22-2008, 12:19 PM

A guy has a set of four 33/12.5/15 tires at a Great price. And he is local. I was wondering if these will fit my 97 TJ. I'm running a rubicon Express 2' lift and 10' wide rims that stick out pretty far.

If they rub, what will they rub first? I don't mind taking a hack saw to my TJ. I got it for having fun, and that is exactly what I do with it.

1BadJeepX06 · 02-22-2008, 12:28 PM

The easiest thing to do would be to install a 1" BL and then you will clear them for sure..... Just :my2c: but putting 33's on a 2" lift will be a problem...

DH

LeftoverSalmon · 02-22-2008, 12:30 PM

Your probably pushing it with 33's. I tend to rub a little on the trail if disco'd and thats only with 31's. perhaps a 1"BL? you gonna be taking it offroad?

dequity · 02-22-2008, 12:36 PM

What gears do I have? It's a stock 5 speed 4.0. I'm thinking 3.73. Is this going to be a problem for axles?
FYI: Here is how I wheel.

http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x164/dequity/?action=view&current=THIRDGEAR.flv

http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x164/dequity/?action=view&current=almost.flv

http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x164/dequity/?action=view&current=P9290566.flv

snakester14 · 02-22-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dequity

What gears do I have? It's a stock 5 speed 4.0. I'm thinking 3.73. Is this going to be a problem for axles?
FYI: Here is how I wheel.

http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x164/dequity/?action=view&current=THIRDGEAR.flv

http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x164/dequity/?action=view&current=almost.flv

http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x164/dequity/?action=view&current=P9290566.flv

In that 3rd video why did you turn it off in that much water/mud or did you stall? Did you suck water in through your exhaust and into your engine?

dequity · 02-22-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by snakester14

In that 3rd video why did you turn it off in that much water/mud or did you stall? Did you suck water in through your exhaust and into your engine?

Because a more "Experienced" 4 wheeler. Told me to. Just listen.

I swear to god nothing burns my *** like some dumb ars spitting out bad advice with authority.

snakester14 · 02-22-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dequity

Because a more "Experienced" 4 wheeler. Told me to. Just listen.

I swear to god nothing burns my *** like some dumb ars spitting out bad advice with authority.

I was just wondering b/c I had heard that you are supposed to keep it running when the exhaust is under water and if I am ever in the same situation I would like to know what to do

. Some of these pits in Carolina are a lot deeper than they look.
By the way what happened when you shut it off?

Jake

dequity · 02-22-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by snakester14

I was just wondering b/c I had heard that you are supposed to keep it running when the exhaust is under water and if I am ever in the same situation I would like to know what to do

. Some of these pits in Carolina are a lot deeper than they look.
By the way what happened when you shut it off?

Jake

Water then went on up inside my exhaust. I had to tow the jeep out and leave it parked nose up on a hill side. After a while it started and ran fine.

**claytonandson** · 02-22-2008, 03:57 PM

i've been running 33's for years and do some similar wheeling and so far no problems,thats w/2" susp.lift.....but i only run 33/9.50/15 bfg radial at's.

randonlee25 · 02-22-2008, 04:16 PM

I run 33x12.50's on a 2" BB with 4" of backspacing and have never rubbed.

snakester14 · 02-22-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by randonlee25

I run 33x12.50's on a 2" BB with 4" of backspacing and have never rubbed.

not tryin to hijack thread but where do you wheel in NC I can't find anywhere besides uhwarrie

dequity · 02-25-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by randonlee25

I run 33x12.50's on a 2" BB with 4" of backspacing and have never rubbed.

Thanks for the input. I think I'll go ahead and get these tires.

Oaktree · 04-09-2009, 08:59 PM

two inch coil spacer lift will clear 33's by 12.50 with no problem..i dont rub. and I have the truxus m/t..thick tire...

and I did the black trails at rausch creek with no problem.

BP88 · 04-09-2009, 09:04 PM

I rubbed a tiny bit with 33x12.50r15 tires on my 2.5" OME HD lift. After I had my JKS 1.25" body lift installed - no more rubbing!

mdawg4x4 · 04-10-2009, 06:17 PM

33X12.50 on 15X8 not sure about BS, but stick out further than I want. Extended bump stops and not disconnected. I only rub slightly on the rear flares when fully flexed. If I ever get to add some flat flares, Xenon or Bushwacker, I'll be clear.

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