Alright jeep guys, I need some help.

 

This past May I picked up a less on Jeep Jk freedom edition and I've been dying to upgrade the tires. I've explored the idea of adding a lift but the cost of buying and installing it plus the fact it's a lease is keeping me from going that route.

 

So my question is, how large of tire can I fit a stock JK suspension using the stock wheels? I was hoping to fit 33s but two places gave me conflicting stories of "yes it will fit" and "no it won't fit". I understand I'll need spacers given the width of the 33's.

 

So, let me hear your opinions...if you can recommend some tirs choices that would be great as well.

I'm contemplating doing the same thing. I don't have an answer for you but I offer reading material that will. I'm still doing research.

 

http://www.wranglerforum.com/f27/largest-tire-on-stock-jk-heres-your-answer-142837.html

http://myjeepwranglerjk.blogspot.com/2013/05/largest-tires-can-fit-on-stock-jk.html

BF Goodrich All Terrain's.  Can't help with size, though.

33 x 10's i believe fit..  go to a tire shop that does a-lot of 4x4's and talk to someone.

Whats your location. No Excuses in New Egypt is the best when it comes to Jeeps.

OK 4x4, www.ok4wd.com, Stewartsville, NJ

This may help you.

http://www.wranglerforum.com/f27/largest-tire-on-stock-jk-heres-your-answer-142837.html

OK 4WD is actually who told me it wouldn't fit "correctly" unless I added a budget boost lift. They also recommended BF KM2 for a total cost of just under 3k. Well past my budget considering this is a lease and 3rd ride fun car.

Lalo - thank you for the links, they were great. Looks like I found the size I want/need; now to find a reputable place to buy and have them installed.

BF Goodrich All Terrain's.  Can't help with size, though.

I ran those on my '91 and loved them!

+1 on BFG ATs. I also like General Grabbers for a little less money.

 

Word of advice: loud tires are like fartcans. Don't buy them.

I just put general Grabber 2's on my truck they last a little longer and also was able to get 10 ply.. 

 

lt235/85r16/10genowlat2  717.33 installed 

BF Goodrich All Terrain's. Can't help with size, though.

I ran these tires on 5 or 6 trucks over the years including an 85 cj-7. Good all around tire and wear like iron

I would be running BFG AT on my truck except they don't make them for the 20" rims I have on there so I put a set of the BFG Rugged Terrain instead. 20k miles and I'm happy with them - good grip wet or dry and good wear too.

 

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http://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/wrangler-all-terrain-adventure

 

put those on my liberty. they're awesome. not sure how far you are from Branchburg Tire on rt. 22, but they do right by you for price and install.

What do you need the tires for?

 

I have 35"x12" M/T-R kevlars on my wrangler with no lift.. it did require spacers, flat fenders and some minor cutting of the front air dam.. hell my air dam is already cut and taken off if you want it or need to cut yours and don't want to.

 

Tire choice depends on what you plan on doing with the jeep... you mall crawling this bad boy? My jeep handles like poop on the road, but is a beast off.

 

Also take a hard look at your gearing, i run 4.10 gears(rubicon) and its ok for 32" snow tires... sluggish with the 35"s. I know the sports come with much lower gears unless your find one with the tow package. and kiss your MPG away... i get 16mpg.

Have a few guys in my club stock JK or JKU with 33's budget boost you can stuff 35's. I'm running 36" Irok's on my wrangler.

 

Word of advice: loud tires are like fartcans. Don't buy them.

Unless you plan on going offroad...

For the most part I'm just looking for a more aggressive / wide stance. I will be taking it off-road (Rousch park) but nothing hard core since the jeep is not armored the right way.

 

As for gears, I'm pretty sure they are the stock 3.73 on the sport X with trailer package. Right now I'm leaning towards the nitro Terra Grappler 295/70R17 with spacers. The 2nd choice looks to be the general grabbers...

Not a Jeep, but I've got Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs on my Silverado and loved them in the snow and off road.  A little on the pricey side but they have a decent tread wear rating.

Not a Jeep, but I've got Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs on my Silverado and loved them in the snow and off road. A little on the pricey side but they have a decent tread wear rating.

I have BFG AT on my Ford F150 Raptor now but will go with Goodyear Duratracs next.

For the most part I'm just looking for a more aggressive / wide stance. I will be taking it off-road (Rousch park) but nothing hard core since the jeep is not armored the right way.

 

As for gears, I'm pretty sure they are the stock 3.73 on the sport X with trailer package. Right now I'm leaning towards the nitro Terra Grappler 295/70R17 with spacers. The 2nd choice looks to be the general grabbers...

The Generals are great tires, just be careful what you use to clean or shine the sidewalls with if you get the red lettering. I used to run Boggers, but couldn't take the noise any longer. I actually installed a system so I didn't have to hear them anymore. The Irok's are much quieter. I usually trailer my rig out to Rausch Creek or AoAA, too far from home when I snap an axle or blow a drive shaft. I actually drove it all the way to OC jeep week in MD this past august on the Irok's, wasn't too bad. Except the top speed of 67mph with the 4:88's.

 

Unless you plan on going offroad...

If you like to not hear anything while driving I'm completely fine with it. Drone kills me when driving every day.

It you don't want to hear noises while driveing don't own a wrangler LOL.

you can fit 35" with 1" spacer. km2 are the best on road and off road.

 

 

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That's the trouble with leasing...you have to really limit yourself on mods, lest they really try to pin it to you at the end (unless you buy it out of course).

 

And forget offroading.  The only offroading I do is across my front lawn if the kids block me in. 

That's the trouble with leasing...you have to really limit yourself on mods, lest they really try to pin it to you at the end (unless you buy it out of course).

 

And forget offroading. The only offroading I do is across my front lawn if the kids block me in.

stock jeep can do alot. green trails easy!!.

 

 

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stock jeep can do alot. green trails easy!!.

 

 

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Green trails are dirt roads lol. I like Blacks and reds myself. not my rig (a buddy of mine from Hudson Valley 4Wheelers) I was already at the top. Just to show some of the trails at Rausch Creek. This is Yellow Jacket. (Not a green trail)

been there many times with my jeep club

 

 

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been there many times with my jeep club

 

 

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I'm in 2 clubs. Both do a monthly RC trip usually.