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Handling issues on 33s with stock suspension?

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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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Default Handling issues on 33s with stock suspension?

Hello all, I was curious if anyone had suffered any handling issues when making the move from stock tires and wheels to heavier 33's. I'm about to make this change to my 2013 JK Sport but have hearing that the extra weight and offset could eventually lead to the dreaded "death wobble".
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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I own a 2010 JKU Rubi. Went from stock to 33' KM2's with 1.5' spacers. Running it for two years. No issues. I think you'll be OK
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Thanks very much for the response!
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Running an '08 Sahara Unlimited with a 18/59 springs and shocks from a Rubicon. I've got 285/70/17 BFG A/T KO tires on stock wheels and Rough Country 1.5" spacers. Been on the spacers for over a year, and tires for several months.

No ill issues have occurred due to tires or spacers or different stock springs.
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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I'm running 2012 JKU with 3" level kit, 19/60 springs, Rubicon shocks & 305/70 x 17 BFG K2's with no issues or problems as of yet.
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by pdac1975
Hello all, I was curious if anyone had suffered any handling issues when making the move from stock tires and wheels to heavier 33's. I'm about to make this change to my 2013 JK Sport but have hearing that the extra weight and offset could eventually lead to the dreaded "death wobble".
Thanks for the help.
I have a 2012 2 door sport with 17 " xd hoss wheels, 33 " Terra Grappler Tires. No wobble hear. And I drive the piss out of it.
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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Just installed some falken wild peaks, 33x12.5x15. Installed 17/18 front and 58 rear springs. Havent noticed any adverse affects other than reduced gas mileage (22 to 19 mpg - 80% freeway/10% city).
Lovin the look, totally worth the drop in mpg.
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