You have 31x10.5x15 that rub to the point that you took the flares off, and you "feel like" 33x12.5x15 will clear?
Carry on.
Are 33s too big?
- Thread starter Bensjeeptj
- Start date
You have 31x10.5x15 that rub to the point that you took the flares off, and you "feel like" 33x12.5x15 will clear?
Carry on.
33s with almost no lift will be fine. 
Removing the flares doesn't help with clearance. 
Removing the flares doesn't help with clearance. 
leon jones
New Member
many will knot agree BUTT ...
current 2001 Sahara is only my 4th Wrangler w/ extensive ownership/mileage/experience in 2 XJ's as well easily totaling over 500k of Jeepin' (knot counting miles in family member's CJ-6, CJ-7 & Grand Cherokee)
w/ over 90% of usage on pubic roads that still has me having dunn several thousand miles on un-paved to absodadgumlutely gnarly byways it has been my experience that unless one has a rather deep pockets and a love for turning wrenches maintaining stock tyre/wheel size and wheel offset is paramount when trying to get the greatest number of miles for the least number of greenbacks
funny thing about manufacturers ... they will usually only offer tyre/wheel packages that will provide optimum performance and longevity frum the factory
sew ... if you start monkeying around w/ the geometry of the original design you can expect to increase your expenditures AND mechanical failures
wider tyres frequently require greater wheel offset which places rubber way on out beyond your fender coverage thusly flingin' farfelonous n feldergarb back down the side of the body of your vehicle leaving it's destruction in it's wake
the wider the tyre n wheel offset increases the leverage/forces on thingies like tie rods n trailing arm bushings & spindles ...
knot only are those larger tyres and fancy smancy wheels more costly @ buy in BUTT they tend to increase maintenance/repair frequency and costs exponentially knot 2 mention increasing down tyme
steering geometry is another element that takes a major hit in the equation and any bump steer will be exaggerated w/ over/off sized combinations
IF your vehicle is a 2nd unit and/or you have deep pockets AND really have to have those Tonka tyres n wheels for visual appreciation and you have a trailer to get it to n frum the play ground then step up to the lick log and begin flinging $$$ @ your Wrangler
in my days n weeks & miles of off-roading i managed to SAFELY traverse ENGINEER(avatar) , STONY , CINNAMON & BLACK BEAR PASSES as well as waded across the RIO GRANDE n back @ La Jitas, Texas in my bone stock(no suspension mods) 1995 2.5/5-spd YJ on factory wheels w/ factory sized tyres
IT'Z YOUR $$$ ... spend it to suit your desire & pocket depth
Jeeps are neat little vehicles that get S...tty gas mileage ;-)
be honest with yourself and don't get lead down a path you're knot up to traversing
b4 taking anyone's suggestions to heart make sure they fit your vision and pocket depth
btw ... my TJ is back on factory springs & body mounts along w/ Canyon rims w/ 30x9.5-15's and she runs n tracks GREAT !
BON CHANCE W/ YOUR QUEST !!!
leon
current 2001 Sahara is only my 4th Wrangler w/ extensive ownership/mileage/experience in 2 XJ's as well easily totaling over 500k of Jeepin' (knot counting miles in family member's CJ-6, CJ-7 & Grand Cherokee)
w/ over 90% of usage on pubic roads that still has me having dunn several thousand miles on un-paved to absodadgumlutely gnarly byways it has been my experience that unless one has a rather deep pockets and a love for turning wrenches maintaining stock tyre/wheel size and wheel offset is paramount when trying to get the greatest number of miles for the least number of greenbacks
funny thing about manufacturers ... they will usually only offer tyre/wheel packages that will provide optimum performance and longevity frum the factory
sew ... if you start monkeying around w/ the geometry of the original design you can expect to increase your expenditures AND mechanical failures
wider tyres frequently require greater wheel offset which places rubber way on out beyond your fender coverage thusly flingin' farfelonous n feldergarb back down the side of the body of your vehicle leaving it's destruction in it's wake
the wider the tyre n wheel offset increases the leverage/forces on thingies like tie rods n trailing arm bushings & spindles ...
knot only are those larger tyres and fancy smancy wheels more costly @ buy in BUTT they tend to increase maintenance/repair frequency and costs exponentially knot 2 mention increasing down tyme
steering geometry is another element that takes a major hit in the equation and any bump steer will be exaggerated w/ over/off sized combinations
IF your vehicle is a 2nd unit and/or you have deep pockets AND really have to have those Tonka tyres n wheels for visual appreciation and you have a trailer to get it to n frum the play ground then step up to the lick log and begin flinging $$$ @ your Wrangler
in my days n weeks & miles of off-roading i managed to SAFELY traverse ENGINEER(avatar) , STONY , CINNAMON & BLACK BEAR PASSES as well as waded across the RIO GRANDE n back @ La Jitas, Texas in my bone stock(no suspension mods) 1995 2.5/5-spd YJ on factory wheels w/ factory sized tyres
IT'Z YOUR $$$ ... spend it to suit your desire & pocket depth
Jeeps are neat little vehicles that get S...tty gas mileage ;-)
be honest with yourself and don't get lead down a path you're knot up to traversing
b4 taking anyone's suggestions to heart make sure they fit your vision and pocket depth
btw ... my TJ is back on factory springs & body mounts along w/ Canyon rims w/ 30x9.5-15's and she runs n tracks GREAT !
BON CHANCE W/ YOUR QUEST !!!
leon
It’s ok if the tires rub the flares. That’s why Jeep made them plastic, to move out of the way. It’s the fender seam that’s the issue.
Last edited:
leon jones
New Member
gotz2 add-mitt ... there waz a limey influence along the way ;-)Yore speling waz grate untill tha "tyre" thing. U must bee Britush.
...
...
MADE YA SLOW DOWN N THINK !
leon
Slow down n think? Nah, Just passed right by the wall of nonsense.
Similar threads
