I'm not really considering a lift on my stock X but I want to put larger tires on the stock 16" steel rims.

What would be the largest that you would suggest?

I heard that the steel 16" rims are narrower than the optional rims that are offered. Is that an issue?

 

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...74&postcount=3

 

Thanks, I saw this already but it shows the largest tire on the 17" rim. I have the steel 16" rims.

 

So instead of a 33x10.5 R 17 it would be a 33x10.50 R 16.

In metric that works out to be something like 285/75R16.

 

I have 265x75Rx16 and they fit and look fine. I've heard 285 fit but I wouldn't go that tall with the standard gears.

 

So, do the math and get the same height/width tire in 16". Good lord.

 

My Unlimited came with the small 16" tires. Within 2 days I replaced them with 32" tires, 265/75R16, on the stock steel wheels. They fit fine with no rubbing.

 

I didn't take tire math in school. Must be GA redneck thing.

Thanks everybody else. 265 75 16 it shall be

 

Good one....Sorry Redneck Jeeper, you had that one coming to ya with your remarks...

 

If you have no wheel spacers or lift, stick with the 265/75R16.

If you have wheel spacers and a lift, go with 285/75/R16. I used to run this size on a 16X7 rim, which is the same size as yours.