Erik V
TJ Enthusiast
I run BFG 33X10.5 on 8” rims here in Florida and love them.
Never got stuck on the beach even in 2wd.
Never got stuck on the beach even in 2wd.
10.5” vs 12.5” tire width?
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i think i read this isn't the same for a rubicon??? changing tire size soon, so need to find out
You won’t be able to tell a difference. With 31x10.5’s and 3.73 gears I got everywhere from 10-15 mpg. With 33x12.5’s I got everywhere from 10-15 mpg. The 10 was usually while pulling a trailer around town.
I think you want the speedohealer.i think i read this isn't the same for a rubicon??? changing tire size soon, so need to find out
http://www.bluemonkeymotorsports.com/products_ht.html
8” wheels differ in backspace. Mine are 3.625, others are 3.75 or 4. 4 is about perfect for a TJ. No one can answer your question exactly. Just look at various pics with flare width, tire widths and BS known and make your decision.
Rubicon and Sahara have a 4.5” flare. The rest have 3.5”
Thats good info. Thanks
That looks good. I was considering the km2/km3 muds in that size. The 10.5/12.5 decision is wearing on me. Thanks
Here's a side shot. The pizza cutter look isn't for everyone, but I like it. I'm not a fan of getting mud thrown up the side of the jeep.
They also allow better clearance for when you want to get flexy,
They also allow better clearance for when you want to get flexy,
Stock flares, 8" rims with 3.625 BS, 33x12.5r15 and see Avatar for stuffed
I can't speak for @bobthetj03, but my BFG AT's picked up a lot more smaller rocks than my Cooper STT Pro's (mud terrain)
The KM2's did not much at all. I now have KO2 all terrains and they pick up a ton of peat gravel size rocks.
Yikes! I intentionally played in the mud last weekend and this is the worst it got.
4" backspacing, 9" wide wheel, 11.5" tires. It's the average of all the things you're considering. Note: I have Rubicon flares, so I have a little more coverage. I like it. Just enough outside the flare to look the part, but not so much that I get a ton of stuff flinging off the tires up the sides.
Medali
TJ Enthusiast
Just remplaced my BF 10. 50 with Bridgestone 12.50....old rims was 7.5 ". New one are 9.5".
What I immediately felt is that handling is very much affected by this changement . I'm having trouble keeping control of the car on the highway. The new wheels move in all directions. I tried to make settings at the steering box. It's much better but it's still dangerous to drive on the highway. For consumption (mpg) there has been no change. It's the same like with old tires ... In terms of acceleration and top speed I feel that the car is slower and heavier. But aesthetically, it's definitely more beautiful.
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What I immediately felt is that handling is very much affected by this changement . I'm having trouble keeping control of the car on the highway. The new wheels move in all directions. I tried to make settings at the steering box. It's much better but it's still dangerous to drive on the highway. For consumption (mpg) there has been no change. It's the same like with old tires ... In terms of acceleration and top speed I feel that the car is slower and heavier. But aesthetically, it's definitely more beautiful.
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I try to build based on function, not looks. I put on 10.5 KO's on the LJ on monday, then I figured out the replacement fender flare on the drivers front was only 3.5" wide and the others were 5", so now I need to find a 5" flare locally, paint it and then check the axle center. Projects and delays galore...