I can't quite seem to find what I'm looking for, so apologies in advance if this thread has been killed to death.

The vehicle is a 2dr. I am without a doubt lifting this Jeep, but I'd like to enjoy it in stages. First off I can't seem to decide whether I'd like a 16" or 17" wheel. I'm pretty sure a 33" tire will fit on a wheel with a 4.5" backspace, whether it be 16 or 17 inches. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Basically, if any of you have pics to share of a stock height Jeep with aftermarket wheels or stock with a 33" tire I would really appreciate the visual aid. I have always thought Jeeps just look 'right' with the Soft 8 style wheel. Haven't decided on high flotation or an LT tire as my offroading experience is less than limited.

Thanks again in advance, and let the pics fly!

 

I know you wanted pics of the 2dr stock with 33's, but I came close...this is my 2dr with 32's on 16" soft 8's with 5" of backspace. No rubbing, no issues. I am sure 33's would be fine. I had 33's on my stock Rubicon with no issues.

2dr with 32's




4dr with 33's on 16" rim

 

Wow I had no idea the Jeep would like that 'full' with no lift and only 32's on 16's. That's a great looking rig man! I likey.

Now I'll have to contemplate if 33's on a 16 would look too funny. How did you find the Jeep handled on-road with a smaller wheel? I'm thinking my stock 17's are more of a hiderance to handling than anything.

 

I would say get the 16s you probably would have a better chance on finding a deal on tires. I got the stock 17s and am super jelious of the guy with the procomp 8179s a couple posts above me. I want those rims! I got to wait another 2 weeks. BL are cheap and will fit 33s easy then go with a lift and get 35s.

 

Alright, technically it's stock cuz I'm using Mopar parts rights?

Unlimited Rubi springs on a 2 door X w/ 285/75's on stock steelies

 

No lift (yet), 4.5" bs wheels, 33" tires.