33" tire on stock 2013 LC ?

[mep1811]

I'm going to put on some 18" steel wheels and 275-70/18 BFG KM3 M/Ts . These tires are 33" tall.

Will I have any fitment issues with 33" tires? I have an OME suspension coming in ,in a few weeks but hoping I can do the tires first.

Thanks

 

[afgman786]

Here's a pic of mine I've posted in the thread a couple weeks ago. I got 285/70/17, looking at the tire calculator it is .5" off what you will have. Based on the clearance I have, I wouldn't expect you to have any issues street driving until your lift gets in.

Also if no one else has input on running that size pre-lift, I can get out there tomorrow and measure where it is kind of tight and snap pics to possibly help you out.

 

[CJ3Flyer]

I have a ‘13 LX. No lift of any type and 33” tires, 275/60/20. The LX goes into a ‘low’ mode on the suspension for ops up to 7mph. The 33s don’t rub even in ‘low’. I don’t love my tires but love the 275 in 33”. The speedo is dead-on. Stock gearing is maginally acceptable and the brakes still work well. Gas mileage is fine too, no real penalty*.

*I’m a geek so when I say no penalty I mean no penalty. I have included GPS correction factor for ODO readings and use a calculator for mpg calculations. Another interesting thing is the dashboard mpg reading is now damn near dead-on.

 

[mep1811]

Thanks This has been very helpful.

 

[stithis]

I have 275/70/18 ko2 on stock wheels with spider trax 1.25" spacers, and 1 inch OEM front lift...I rub full left and right lock with front mudflaps... I removed the front mud flaps now I only rub about 1cm just a slight skim on the front wheel well at full lock reverse wheel turned to the left. Other than that no issue at all! Even at full flex..

 

[DJCloz]

Is anyone running 33/12.5/18 KM3 on a stock height 200? I had these on a stock 99 lx 470 with 1.25” spacers and they were great. -I know the BFG 33 is actually a 32.5” tall tire

 

[Fishinsea]

I have 33 inch tires on mine and I did have some rubbing at hard over even with my OME bp51 installed but if you plan to put a lift on very soon , you should be ok

 

[LCtwohundred]

When people say “no issues” fitting 33s, does that include the spare?

 

[g1701gst]

When people say “no issues” fitting 33s, does that include the spare?

The spare location can fit up to a 34" tire but it starts to hang a little low.

 

[M1911]

When people say “no issues” fitting 33s, does that include the spare?

My 285-65-18 K02s fit in the spare tire location just fine.

 

[LCtwohundred]

The spare location can fit up to a 34" tire buy it starts to hang a little low.
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Thanks! I'm looking at getting 285/70/17 which is one size down from yours, so should be fine then. Does it hang "low" because something is blocking it from being pulled up all the way?

 

[bloc]

Thanks! I'm looking at getting 285/70/17 which is one size down from yours, so should be fine then. Does it hang "low" because something is blocking it from being pulled up all the way?

Even in a given tread width as the sidewall gets taller there is more bulge, and this pushes the whole assembly down a little, as well as makes the bulge facing downward go lower. (I’m trying not to laugh as I type this)
It’s all a function of the spare tire crossmember location between the frame rails. Also I think the evap canister is on top of it so you are limited in ability to move it.

 

[Surfy]

I`m too on 33",

285/70/R17

 

[TheIcemanCometh]

Side question, I noticed that several replies mention going to slightly narrower 275 vs the std 285s. I have been thinking of doing the same. Going to 275/65/R18 which would be ~.4" skinnier and ~.6" taller. Going to 275/70/R18 which be ~33.2 seems to be where folks are starting to see rubbing on a stock suspension. I would be grateful to hear thoughts as bit more clearance while gaining a bit less rolling resistance.

 

[Fishinsea]

Just my opinion her, I did much research before my purchase and I ended up with...............

295/65/18.

Diameter: 33.1"

Width: 11.6"

Sidewall: 7.5"

Circum: 103.9"

Revs/Mile: 610

It gave me the height of a true 33 inch tire and better width than the stock tires

 

[Madtiger]

My 285-65-18 K02s fit in the spare tire location just fine.

does your KO2 rub on KDSS bar?

 

[Fishinsea]

Possibly I missed something in this thread I now assume you are only interested in K02's I run the Goodyear Duratracs and personally love them !

I have the stock wheels but Painted black and I am running 1.25 " wheel spacers, Mine did rub but I worked on some of the near by ares and now no longer rub on hard overs.

 

[ga12r1]

If it fits with a lift it will fit without a lift...

 

[trharber]

Possibly I missed something in this thread I now assume you are only interested in K02's I run the Goodyear Duratracs and personally love them !

I have the stock wheels but Painted black and I am running 1.25 " wheel spacers, Mine did rub but I worked on some of the near by ares and now no longer rub on hard overs.

I am looking at the Duratracs as well; what size are you running? I am trying to avoid suspension changes or lifts but want the biggest size I can fit without modifications, other than maybe spacers.

 

[Fishinsea]

I am looking at the Duratracs as well; what size are you running? I am trying to avoid suspension changes or lifts but want the biggest size I can fit without modifications, other than maybe spacers.

Well i have a OME bp51 set up, so I would only be able to to tell ya what i no with this set up, I never even thought twice about the OME, it is proven for the 200 series and I can vouch for that as well