33" v 35" tires

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Aug 22, 2011 | 12:18 PM

#31

RLT

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What gearing do you get with 2012 .... If its 3.2's 35's would be very slugish I would imagine.
Have a look at ScotlandJK's excellent build with 35's on the European section, but his is a 6sp manual & 4.1 gears, so 35's will work for him.
Good pictures showing how far the tyres peep out from the flares.
Never heard of anyone getting stopped for this yet, as I'm considering something similar for next year.

RLT

Last edited by RLT; Aug 22, 2011 at 12:59 PM.

Aug 22, 2011 | 02:26 PM

#32

Coal-Cracker

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Here's a couple more pics of 33s on a 2" (OME LD)

Aug 22, 2011 | 02:28 PM

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cyberil

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Coal-Cracker

Here's a couple more pics of 33s on a 2" (OME LD)

What lift do you have on here?

Last edited by cyberil; Aug 23, 2011 at 12:42 AM. Reason: Answered in original posr

Aug 23, 2011 | 12:31 AM

#34

raidue

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDirtman

33's no lift
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=200245"/>
33's 2.5" ome coils and shocks
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=200246"/>
37's 5.5"
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=200247"/>

Damn dirtman is that your steed?

The 5.5" lift rolling 37s looks badass!!!

Aug 23, 2011 | 01:12 AM

#35

Finlander

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Originally Posted by Rick in Colorado

2-dr or 4-dr? I have a 2012 2-dr with 35s and, they look beefy, but 33s would have looked good as well. In my opinion, the 2-dr can carry a smaller tire better than a 4-dr can. In other words, 33s on a 2-dr are the same as 35s on a 4-dr.

Cosmetically, I agree totally!

Functionally, the longer wheel base of the Unlimited requires larger tires, to gain the clearance equal to the 2 door and 2" of tire is not enough IMO. 33's on the 2 door off road is closer to 37's on the unlimited.