Jk is currently sitting on 35X12X18s, in the progress of upgarding to 22s. I am torn betweens 35s and 33s any suggestions?

 

You're moving a direction opposite of what most desire. More often than not people want smaller wheel, larger tire rather than larger wheel, smaller tire. Can't even imagine 33 on a 22.

 

I dont think i can help as we clearly have VERY different tastes

are you going to re-gear? I cant imagine how slow my JK would be with stock gearing and 35s (or just winding out the motor on every hill)

 

22's make you look dumb.

 

Longer control arms in the rear first- get the axle situated then you can move to bigger tires.

 

You have too much lift for the tires currently on the vehicle. That lift gives you limited performance benefit, while significantly increasing the chance of parts failure--or the expense and complexity need to modify it so you won't suffer that. The higher center of gravity means increased chance you'll roll the vehicle in off-camber situations. Larger wheels mean decreased sidewall, which means when you air down off-road, you're exposing the wheels and tires to be more easily damaged. And those sidesteps suggest you don't actually crawl more than to the local Starbucks. If that's your thing, fine. But, this forum is more focused on those who actually use their vehicles for off-road adventures. If you wish to mall crawl, but look the part of the adventurer when sipping that double grande latte, then pay attention to what folks are telling you. Right now, your vehicle suggests more Hollywood Boulevard crawler than anything remotely resembling what a Jeep is capable of.

 

I would go with 15 inch wheels if they were an option, then 33s or 35s would go on either, personally I prefer more sidewall, better traction with a little sidewall flex that you can't get with 22 wheels and a short sidewall tire

 

Not like that jeep is going off road.