redWRANGLER

I found this jeep on e-bay. It was sold by an Orlando dealeship and the wheels were done by a company called Fortex (also in Orlando). They are Pro Comp wheels and Micky Thompson tires. The dealer told me the jeep is not lifted and the rims are 17" but didn't know anything else.

I've been trying to figure out the tire size, back spacing and how wide the rims are. I'd like to match this set-up.

If anyone can help me post the photo's I'd appreciate it and thanks for your help in advanced.

Rubidozer

They are 33x12.50 on a 17x9, if there is no lift.

redWRANGLER

How can you tell? Is there an offset? Or are they pushing out of the wells because they are 9' wide?
Are people experienceing rubbing with this set-up?

TexasChopper

www.fortecjeep.com

Rubidozer

I could tell the tire size because I enlarged the photo on "My pictures" on the computer. The wheels are 17x9s because 4wheel parts sells these in only two 17" sizes: 17x8 and 17x9... The wheel is a 9" because you can see that the footprint of the tread is flat, whereas, if it were an 8" it would look pinched and the sidewall and tread would look rounder. You always want to go with a rim-width that matches the actual tread-width so that you don't wear-out your tires prematurely. Too wide of a rim and you will wear the sides of the tread quicker. Too thin and you will wear the center of the tread quickly. This is assuming that you always check the air pressure or the same is true (low pressure will wear the outside tread, while too high will wear the center tread).
They are , I'm just guessing here, approximately a 4.5" offset because the rim looks to have more surface on the outside than on the inside of the spokes.
While I don't know for sure about the rubbing, it looks like they may contact a little at full stuff when articulating up. And it looks like they may rub the front bumper fascia, but I couldn't say for sure.
Somebody on this site has got similar wheels, if not the exact wheels. But you could always verify by looking-up the specs on www.4wheelparts.com or calling their 800 number and asking about these rims: ProComp Alloy #7189

2K1TJ

I saw this listing on Ebay a while back and asked the seller the same questions. I think he said 33x12.50x17's, but I can't remember for sure. I'll see if I still have the response. Hopefully I didn't delete it.

redWRANGLER

you rock. Would you go with 32's o 33's? I dont plan to do a lift.

redWRANGLER

Thanks for your help.

Does 33" convert to 285?

2K1TJ

It depends on what size wheel you are talking. I.E. a 285 on a 17" wheel is shorter than a 285 on a 16". Here is a tire size calculator that may help you out.

http://ring-pinion.com/Calc_RPM.aspx

Piginajeep

the offsets 4.75" i have the same rim different finish.