What 33’ tires should I get?

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GeorgeSully

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So my plan on the Jeep that I’ve decided to go with is 33’s with a 2 inch suspension lift. I know I want to get the minimal looking standard type of 15 inch black steel rims because they’re cheap and can be found everywhere. But I’m not sure what tires I should get for them. I’m looking for budget tires as I’m just a broke high school kid but any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!
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Rob5589 said:
2" of lift isn't enough for 33's. Anyway, buy whatever tire is inexpensive enough for you. May even find some slightly used tires.
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I do lots of trail riding and not a lot of high flex routes so I want to keep it low and I also like the look a lot


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BFG AT KO2 vote here. I like tall and skinny pizza cutters. 33x10.50r15. Doesn't measure as a true 33" , right at 32.5"ish.
 
33s on a 2" lift? That's going to severely limit your up-travel. A 31" is a much better idea.

Anyhow, I absolutely love the Goodyear Duratrac. It's a fantastic all season tire that performs well in just about anything, including snow.
 
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I've got 100k miles and 100 plus hours trail time on STT Pros on my previous 3 jeeps. 33s on Jk, 37s on JKUR and now 35s on my TJR. I'll never own another tire that needs to serve 2 purposes.
 
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I am happy with my Cooper AT3's. +1 on 31's with that lift. It does not take much of a bump to put a tire into the flare. I have a ton of life left in my tires, but when I do replace them I will reduce the width from 12.5 to 10.5
 
George where are you in S.C? I live just outside of Charleston. Just what type of terrain will you be using your jeep in, snow,mud,rock crawling or just highway cruising?
 
Tioga river Rat said:
George where are you in S.C? I live just outside of Charleston. Just what type of terrain will you be using your jeep in, snow,mud,rock crawling or just highway cruising?
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It’s a daily driver but if you know where Clemson extension is near Sandhills that’s one of the main places I go so it’s typically just dirt trails and some rust and rocks.


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I absolutely love the Cooper AT3'S on my truck. Best tire I've ever had (and I remember running bias tires for years). But for cheap money perhaps you can find a set of re-treds. I thought they stopped them decades ago, but a person on the next farm over got a nice looking set for (he said) 1/3 the price of a Goodyear or Goodrich. And if they are legal in NY they must be legal just about anywhere.
 
Goatman said:
I absolutely love the Cooper AT3'S on my truck. Best tire I've ever had (and I remember running bias tires for years). But for cheap money perhaps you can find a set of re-treds. I thought they stopped them decades ago, but a person on the next farm over got a nice looking set for (he said) 1/3 the price of a Goodyear or Goodrich. And if they are legal in NY they must be legal just about anywhere.
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That’s what I’m thinking about doing do you know where he got them?


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Check out the Yokohama g003. I got them for 150 each on eBay. They are surprisingly quiet for a m/t. I previously had ko 2's and they were a great a/t. I have duratraks on my jk and they have done very well but louder than the ko 2's.
 
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