I can't decide on which size duratrac to run. I am between the 265/70/17 (32" same as stock) or 285/70/17 (33"). With the 285 it looks like I'd have to run spacers from the searching I've done, but do I have to lift the jeep? The few pictures I've been able to find the 33's look better. It's been hard to find pics of the 265/70/17's if anyone can post pics up (any tire, but that size) I would appreciate it. The 33's defintly give me the look I want, the 32's look a little small but I don't want to lift my jeep. I also will be using the stock rims.

Thanks in advance,

-Jim

 

I researched very similar before I made my decision. It seems most would either use a 1.5" spacer on stock rims with the 285/75 tire size or go with a different rim with a different backspace.
I finally decided on going with a different rim (BlackRock Vipers 17x8) with the DuraTrac 285/70/17s. My stock rims were an 18 to start with do I want to go down one size for just a tad more sidewall.

 

Echo did you have the tires on before the lift? If so any rubbing issues related to travel? Just saw a frontier with 285/70/17 and they looked good. The deal breaker would be the lift, I can deal with spacers though.

-Jim

 

Q: What is the biggest size tire I can fit on my stock Jeep JK Wrangler?
A: The largest tire size that the factory recommends is a 255/75R17 (which comes standard on Rubicon models) or a 32x10.50. However, there are many Jeep JK Wrangler owners who are currently running as big as 285/70R17 or 33x10.50's with little to no rubbing issues.

As someone with no real experience, other than this forum, I would say any rubbing would be resolved with spacers and/or slight fender trimming and/or trimming/removing the front plastic air dam. The odds of rubbing are slim, especially with less than super aggressive treads.

Here's another thread: Pics of 33s without lift

 

I ran 33x12.50R17 tire but with 4.5BS Eagle Alloy rims. No rubbing in the front steering lock to lock. The only rubbing I had stock was in the rear fender flares when I was flexing with the Front Swaybar disconnected.

285's with spacers you will be laughing!

Stock 33x12.50 pictures.

 

THERE ARE PEOPLE ON HERE THAT RUN 35'S ON STOCK SUSPENSION.. 33'S ARE FINE.. BUT IF YOU DO SOME WHEELING YOU MIGHT HAVE SOME RUB ISSUES!! BIG BIG OR GO HOME

 

Try these on for size. wowzers.

 

LOL, what's that for, an RC car ???

 

Unless you are really demanding for specs, given the dimensions of the Jeep you are really splitting hairs with those two different tire sizes.

If you are even considering the larger size, go with it.

 

Yep, I now have 34" Maxxis, but the pic is before decided to lift it go with bigger tires. They're 285/70-17's.