Hey everyone.

I recently bought my jk, and i want to put bigger tires on her. I have the stock 16 steel rims and after i painted them id like to just run those for now with some 33" tires. Problem i have is, im new to truck tires (i used to drive sports cars), what size do i need? 33x?x16?

Also for the spare wheel do i need to remove the third brake light to make it fit up there with the 33" tire?

i feel dumb for asking cuz i searched the forum and for the life of me i suck at finding the answer on my own.

thanx!

 

Will that be to wide for the stock 16's ? I know the stock 17's are 17x7...

 

i am also planning on getting 1.25" wheel spacers. i did read some where that if you use spacers you can do a 12.5 and it wont rub. any one know the correct size of the 16 in steel rim? cuz if the 12.5 wont work on my rim i dont want to try it and have problems.

 

33's will fit with no lift no trimming of any kind. They should fit fine on the carrier as well. I might not go with a 12.5 may more in the 10.5 range, good luck

 

X2 on the 10.5 and 33's will be fine. 35 will require trimming.

 

thank you every body!

next question i have is does anyone know how to get the doors off if they are corroded on?

 

I'd try to spray some liquid wrench up it. Don't know if that's bad for the paint though. If it's new take it to the dealer. That seems to work out well for most lol.

 

Once you pull the bolt out just move it back and forth while applying a bit upward pressure. There seems to be a magic spot the doors like to let go on. Also if that does not work DO NOT i repeat DO NOT try using a jack or other similar device. I have read at least 20 posts of people that ruined doors with this method.

 

I don't think you can do 12.5's on the stock 16 steelies, I was told numerous times and looked around. You may be able to find a shop that will do it so don't take my word for it 100%

 

Make sure you have it open enough also. I had trouble with one of my rear doors and opened it about 90 degrees to the body and it came off. Also when I reinstalled the doors I put anti-seize on the hinges and threads.