3" RC w/ 33" TSL thornbirds?

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Elcapitano

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Location

Kent, WA

• Aug 20, 2011

• #1

i have an 89 XJ with a 3" RC AAL lift. i currently only have 30x9.5r15 A/T tires on it. they are rather worn and was looking for larger. i know i can fit 31" just fine. but im wondering if anyone has been running 33x12.5r15on a 3" lift on stock rims, if not stock then how far is your BSing at? and how much fender trimming can i be expecting to do?

im only considering the 33's just because i can get them free. they are TSL thornbirds

 

ktm racer 419

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ROW DIALIN

• Aug 20, 2011

• #2

theres a reason they are free

they suck.

don't run them.

but to run that size you need to trim/bumpstop and get some wheel spacers or aftermarket wheels with less backspacing. 3.25-4" is what most people run for a 12.5" wide tire.

 

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ericfx1984

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Location

Kansas City Area

• Aug 20, 2011

• #3

i hate thornbirds... but for free... they are AWESOME!!!

this is what I did

3" RC basic kit with AAL

285/75/16 on 16x8 (4" bs) (measures 33.25 x 11.25 on the wheel)

lots of trimming

 

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Elcapitano

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Location

Kent, WA

• Aug 20, 2011

• #4

Might want to check you lense for ghosts! so many swirls :doh:.

That trimming doesnt look so bad, did you extend your bumbstops or anything?

ericfx1984 said:

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ericfx1984

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Location

Kansas City Area

• Aug 20, 2011

• #5

in that side shot I had to trim... I could not turn the wheels and I could not go over bumps

 

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Ben824

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Location

Woodstock, GA

• Aug 20, 2011

• #6

This is my 97 with the 3.5" RE lift and bushwackers and 33x12.50r15 with 3.75" backspacing. You can fit them but you will NEED to trim and you will absolutely need new rims with a 12.50" tire I still rub just a little on my control arms at full lock. Older pre-97 body styles can get away with just a little larger tire and not rub as bad.

 

xcm

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Southern Oregon

• Aug 20, 2011

• #7

i went from a rc3 to a RE3.5... and experienced a 1-1.5" lift differance without a heavy winch or plate bumper... dont allways trust the math.

 

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Elcapitano

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Location

Kent, WA

• Aug 20, 2011

• #8

that looks nice ben. i wont be getting bushwackers for mine.

 

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muddeprived

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Location

PA

• Aug 21, 2011

• #9

Elcapitano said:

i have an 89 XJ with a 3" RC AAL lift. i currently only have 30x9.5r15 A/T tires on it. they are rather worn and was looking for larger. i know i can fit 31" just fine. but im wondering if anyone has been running 33x12.5r15on a 3" lift on stock rims, if not stock then how far is your BSing at? and how much fender trimming can i be expecting to do?

im only considering the 33's just because i can get them free. they are TSL thornbirds

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The biggest tire I fit on a stock rim was 11.5" wide. Any wider and it seems the tire will rub on the leaf spring and of course the front control arms when turning. The thornbirds have gnarly side tread and I'm sure it will get all ripped up by the leaf just leaving the shop.

Get at least a 1" wheel spacer for that size.

And a better tire.

 

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cdawall

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Location

EAFB

• Aug 21, 2011

• #10

thornturds will fit with new rims and trimming. you could look for "deer hoof" rims they are for a ranger and 15x7 with 4.5" of backspacing will hit the edge of the stock flares width wise might rub a little on the LCA's mine do at full lock but i adjusted the stops and fixed that.

without trimming at all and 3" of lift this is what it looks like the front rubs bad on anything and everything

with some minor internal trimming and stock flares it eats fenders in the front at 5". the rear is still at 3" and doesn't rub much to any.