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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:35 AM
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I just bought a 07 unlimited x and was wondering if I bought the BW Flat Flares could I fit 33's on stock suspension. I don't plan on doing much off roading just maybe mudding occasionally. I'm not really looking to spend that much so can someone tell me if I'll get enough clearance with the flares to put on 33's
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:51 AM
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You can probably do 33" tires w/o any lift or flat flares.

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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:53 AM
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yeah you have enough clearence
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Robar
You can probably do 33" tires w/o any lift or flat flares.

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No lift + width wider than stock = rub.



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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 05:24 AM
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I've seen stock JK's running 33's. It's only another 1/2 inch of tire from the stock 32 inch tire. Just don't go much wider than stock.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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I think with the flat flares you would be fine. I know people are having rub issues with extra width on the stock flares, but they extend down further.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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Really fine with the flat fenders, with a little trimming 35s are possible.
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You could go with a leveling kit would be alot cheaper then buying aftermarket fenders unless you cut yours. This is my jeep when I had 33s and a leveling kit.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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A buddy if mine at work runs 33's on his JKU. No lift, stock flares, no problems.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by OrlJeep
A buddy if mine at work runs 33's on his JKU. No lift, stock flares, no problems.
Does he disconnect offroad?

My photo is with a leveling kit and I tore a piece of plastic off and would have torn my flare off if I turned. Connected, it might not rub.

The width is the issue with a 33" tire.

Flat fenders, increased bumpstops, ot cut flares will prevent the rub.
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