will a 33x12.50 fit my rims

dirty dykstra · 12-31-04, 02:54 PM

WILL A 33x12.50 FIT ON MY RUBICON WHEELS?

**blkTJ** · 12-31-04, 06:54 PM

yes, as long as they're 305/70r16. you will also need to adjust steering stops and/or use wheel spacers since stock back spacing was never meant to run 12.5" wide tires.

may i suggest 285/75r16 which are a tad bitt taller and 11.5" wide.

drivenhardse · 01-02-05, 05:52 PM

ok i know all of you say that the stock rubi wheels will not run a 12.5 but as soon as i can ill get pics up i am running 35x12.5 lt 16s swampers on my stock wheels with no back spacing no rub not noise from the rear the only thing i am having is the tires rubbin the lower control arm on the front at full lock just thought i would say.

**blkTJ** · 01-02-05, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drivenhardse

the only thing i am having is the tires rubbin the lower control arm on the front at full lock just thought i would say.

I never said they wouldn't work, just that something like that would happen.

goodtimes · 01-02-05, 07:35 PM

Even the 285/75R16's are not really suitable for the moab wheels (stock rubicon wheels). You will need to either run spacers, or adjust the steering stops to keep the tire off of the brake line on the drivers side while in a hard left turn with the tire stuffed hard (trust me on this one......).

Jerry Bransford · 01-02-05, 09:38 PM

Rubicon wheels have too much backspacing for a 12.5" wide tire, they will rub like crazy on the upper rear spring perch and the front control arms. You need aftermarket wheels which usually have less backspacing in order to run that wide of a tire.

dirty dykstra · 01-03-05, 01:23 PM

these rims are on my 1999 Xj and they allready stick out alot further then my stock ones did.

**jmbrowning** · 01-03-05, 06:12 PM

You may also see problems with sidewalls rubbing in the rear when you are aired down to trail pressure.

12-31-04, 02:54 PM	#1
dirty dykstra desert rat JEEPLESS Location: Boulder City / Nevada Posts: 45 Joined Nov 2004	will a 33x12.50 fit my rims WILL A 33x12.50 FIT ON MY RUBICON WHEELS?

12-31-04, 06:54 PM	#2
blkTJ :yay: 97 TJ Location: Stevenson Ranch, CA Posts: 1,868 Images: 109 Joined May 2003	yes, as long as they're 305/70r16. you will also need to adjust steering stops and/or use wheel spacers since stock back spacing was never meant to run 12.5" wide tires. may i suggest 285/75r16 which are a tad bitt taller and 11.5" wide. __________________ myJeeprocks.com "in the end... the rocks always win." Last edited by blkTJ; 12-31-04 at 07:01 PM.

01-02-05, 05:52 PM	#3
drivenhardse solar yellow se wrangler se Location: tipton indiana Posts: 105 Joined Jul 2004	ok i know all of you say that the stock rubi wheels will not run a 12.5 but as soon as i can ill get pics up i am running 35x12.5 lt 16s swampers on my stock wheels with no back spacing no rub not noise from the rear the only thing i am having is the tires rubbin the lower control arm on the front at full lock just thought i would say. __________________ im lovin it 2004 wrangler se 4 inch rough country lift 35x12.5LT16's super budget 3 inch body lift

01-02-05, 07:35 PM	#5
goodtimes Climbing a rock near you '03 TJ Location: SoAZ Posts: 843 Images: 58 Joined Jul 2003	Even the 285/75R16's are not really suitable for the moab wheels (stock rubicon wheels). You will need to either run spacers, or adjust the steering stops to keep the tire off of the brake line on the drivers side while in a hard left turn with the tire stuffed hard (trust me on this one......). __________________ olllllllo <--- If you can read that, roll me over! Price is soon forgotton, quality is not. KG6OWO

01-02-05, 09:38 PM	#6
Jerry Bransford Old guy with a Jeep Wrangler TJ Location: Escondido, California Posts: 496 Joined Mar 2004	Rubicon wheels have too much backspacing for a 12.5" wide tire, they will rub like crazy on the upper rear spring perch and the front control arms. You need aftermarket wheels which usually have less backspacing in order to run that wide of a tire. __________________ The Geezer Jeep: http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ Bob Supplee:supplee@ionet.net or (405) 799-8997

01-03-05, 01:23 PM	#7
dirty dykstra desert rat JEEPLESS Location: Boulder City / Nevada Posts: 45 Joined Nov 2004	these rims are on my 1999 Xj and they allready stick out alot further then my stock ones did.

01-03-05, 06:12 PM	#8
jmbrowning Subscriber Citizen Location: 210 & 605 Posts: 471 Images: 104 Joined Aug 2003	You may also see problems with sidewalls rubbing in the rear when you are aired down to trail pressure. __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? 2003 TJ Rubicon: 4.5" OME coils; RE SF2; NthDegree TT/oilpan skid/shock shifters; FXD rock rails; Anti-Rock; 5150'

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