guys with 33s...

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kelly klassen

NAXJA Forum User

Location

British Columbia

• Dec 21, 2003

• #1

What size wheel are you running, 15x8 or 15x10? What backspacing? This would be with 33x12.50s. Thanks.

 

Bones

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Mid Missouri

• Dec 21, 2003

• #2

kelly klassen said:

What size wheel are you running, 15x8 or 15x10? What backspacing? This would be with 33x12.50s. Thanks.

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Running 8.5" wheels on 4" of backspacing.
Some like a bit more back space I think 4"s where one should be.

Bones :skull1:

 

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XJZ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

SF Bay Area

• Dec 21, 2003

• #3

15 x 8.5 4.7 inches bs. I think it works great, stuffs nice. Shoot for around 4.5 and I think you'll be happy, 4" for a little wider stance!

 

What Rd

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Athens, IL

• Dec 21, 2003

• #4

33x10.50 on 15x8s with 4.5 BS. The 4.5 BS puts the tire right where I want it with 4.5 inch lift and trimmed sheetmetal.

 

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MudDawg

NAXJA Member #728

Location

Central Florida

• Dec 21, 2003

• #5

15 x 8... 4" backspace..

 

woody

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Location

NC Sandhills

• Dec 21, 2003

• #6

Ive run 33x12.5 on 15x8 at both 4" and 4.5" BS. Both offsets worked good, I think the 4.5" were better on the [email protected]" lift.

 

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Bender

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cambridge, Ontario

• Dec 21, 2003

• #7

33x12.5 TSL on 15x8" wheels with 3.75" backspacing. The tires just stick out a bit from the fender flares which ends up protecting the sides of my truck in many circumstances. Stuffage is good with some trimming on a 5.5" lift

 

TOZOVR

NAXJA Member #713

Location

nh

• Dec 21, 2003

• #8

33x13.5 LTBs....15x8 on 4" of BS

Perfect with the BW's

 

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JP tech

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Massachusetts

• Dec 21, 2003

• #9

285/75 16 Trxus, with 5.9 limited wheels (ultra star)16x7" with 5" BS, 6.5" lift and some trimming, tires don't stick out at all.

 

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GPRSDLYT

NAXJA Forum User

Location

MD.

• Dec 21, 2003

• #10

8", 33x10.50tsl, 15x7, 4.75 b.s.
old pic..
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kelly klassen

NAXJA Forum User

Location

British Columbia

• Dec 21, 2003

• #11

So no one is using 10"!? Every book at each shop I've gone to has said 15x10 for 33s. I'm not scared of runnig slightly undersized wheels, I think I'd prefer to. The problem I've found with 10" is the backspacing. 4" seems to be the norm. I've even seen some at 3.63". That's a lot of unsprung weight hanging out there. Somehow, I don't think our little unit bearings would be up to it. I've got around 5" right now, and TJ flares ready to go on. I don't think I'll have a problem with clearance, so I would like to keep them in as much as possible. Thanks for all the help.

 

Barger

NAXJA Forum User

Location

DelaWhere?

• Dec 21, 2003

• #12

33x12.50 on 15x10 4" BS
So far so good!!

 

Bones

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Location

Mid Missouri

• Dec 22, 2003

• #13

I like the narrower wheel to help keep a bead at lower tire pressure. Don't know if it's really a valid concern, but it doesn't hurt.

33x12.5's are rated for 8.5" and above wheel width.

Bones :skull1:

 

What Rd

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Athens, IL

• Dec 22, 2003

• #14

Have you tried a search here? I know the topic of 8" vs. 10" wide rims has been discussed many times over. Seems to me the consensus is that the narrower rim is less likely to pop a bead at low pressure and less likely to suffer rock rash, though perhaps at the peril of your sidewall. Some feel that the wider rim gives a flatter footprint.

 

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wetmuskrat

NAXJA Forum User

• Dec 22, 2003

• #15

33x10.50, 15x8 rims, 4in. backspacing

 

XJEEPER

NAXJA Member # 13

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Location

Wasatch Range

• Dec 22, 2003

• #16

kelly klassen said:

So no one is using 10"!? Every book at each shop I've gone to has said 15x10 for 33s. I'm not scared of runnig slightly undersized wheels, I think I'd prefer to. The problem I've found with 10" is the backspacing. 4" seems to be the norm. I've even seen some at 3.63". That's a lot of unsprung weight hanging out there. Somehow, I don't think our little unit bearings would be up to it. I've got around 5" right now, and TJ flares ready to go on. I don't think I'll have a problem with clearance, so I would like to keep them in as much as possible. Thanks for all the help.

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If the guys at the shop have to refer to a book to know this........solid proof of lack of experience. I've seen guys successfully run 35x12.50's on a 15x7 stock Jeep wheel, so there is plenty of room for deviation to the "manufacturer's optimum recommendation". What works on a full size truck may not on an XJ, which sports smaller wheelwells.

Good recommendations here, take the advice of those that have the tire/wheel combo in place and use it daily. 8" wheels are great for 33x12.50's, keep the BS between 4.5" and 4" and you'll do just fine......on a rig with 6" of lift or more. Trim as needed.
BTW, don't rule out the 285/75/16.....33" tall, 11.50" wide and a D load rating.

 

TOZOVR

NAXJA Member #713

Location

nh

• Dec 22, 2003

• #17

wetmuskrat said:

33x10.50, 15x8 rims, 4in. backspacing

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Who is the tiny person on your roof?

 

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grasseater

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Mostly hotels

• Dec 22, 2003

• #18

33x12.50 on 15x10 steel w/ 4" BS, 6" lift & trimmed skins.

Going to 35's soon and will likely switch to 8-8.5" aluminum wheels.

 

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Dazz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

DFW, Texas

• Dec 22, 2003

• #19

TOZOVR said:

33x13.5 LTBs....15x8 on 4" of BS

Perfect with the BW's

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Nice LTB's Tozovr! :cheers:

How come u didn't go with the 34's?

 

Ghost

Member Number 257

NAXJA Member

Location

Hartsville, South Carolina

• Dec 22, 2003

• #20

I have 33x12.50 Cooper STT's on 15x7 Stock rims. The 5 spoke ones. Rubs on compresion in the rear inner wells, and the front coils on compresion. Other than that it works fine. I will be going to an AR-23? when I can get it to the tire shop. I think the 23 is 15x8 but with 4.5" BS I think.