I plan on upgrading my stock 30" tires on my lj to 33's on new wheels. In addition to the tires and wheels, I also plan to add a 3.5 inches of lift. My question is should I go with 15 or 17 inch wheels. This is my daily driver and I don't plan on taking it out on the trails much, so I'm not worried about which is better for off roading. Any pictures of the two would help, as well as advice on wheels
What wheel size for 33" tires?
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mrfourpointo
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CJ8er
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I have 33.5/10.5/15 tires on 15x8 wheels and they are wearing as they should. It’s mostly a street vehicle.
What wheels are those? I like them and might look into getting something similar.
CJ8er
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Yes, they are Dick Cepek Extreme County. Have 33/12.5/15 on some of my Scramblers. When those need replacing, will go to 10.5’s .
Wish someone made 35/10.5/15 or 17’ in load range C.
mrfourpointo
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They were on the Jeep when I purchased it:
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-wheels/unique-297
I actually have new wheels and tires on order. I'm switching to the narrower 10.5 tires on these American Racing Outlaw II.
Welshman
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In my view 15” are better for 33s. If you want a softer ride then you will have more side wall on 15” rims. The larger the rim the less sidewall and harder the ride will be.
I see these guys on fashion cars they have these giant wheels with skinny little sidewalls, which means no soft right at all ,it’s like riding without shocks.
I see these guys on fashion cars they have these giant wheels with skinny little sidewalls, which means no soft right at all ,it’s like riding without shocks.
Here is mine w/17" wheels and 33s, and 15" w/33s . Like look of 17" wheels, but 15" w/33" C rated tires work much better for off road.
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