Pic Request: 33x12.5x17 on a wheel with 4.7" backspacing
 

Looking to see how far out past the fenders the tires will stick with this combo.

More specifically if anyone has MTZ's in that size on Procomp 7031 flat black that would be even better! Thanks

Re: Pic Request: 33x12.5x17 on a wheel with 4.7" backspacing
 

anyone?

Re: Pic Request: 33x12.5x17 on a wheel with 4.7" backspacing
 

not one person? what tires and what bs is everyone running then?

Re: Pic Request: 33x12.5x17 on a wheel with 4.7" backspacing
 

These are 295/65/18 duratracs on procomp 7031 rims. About 33x11.7. I really wouldn't want them sticking out any further.

Re: Pic Request: 33x12.5x17 on a wheel with 4.7" backspacing
 

Here's another

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Thanks for the pics! Looks awesome man! How do you like the 7031's? I should be picking mine up this Saturday.

Are you running stock suspension or a leveling kit?

Re: Pic Request: 33x12.5x17 on a wheel with 4.7" backspacing
 

Thanks. Those pics are with stock suspension. I do have 10th anniversary rubicon springs and shocks to go on when it warms up a bit. (I like the stance the 10A's had) The 7031 procomps with the duratracs were a great combo to add the black I needed to tone down the gecko a bit. I bought a spare grille off kijiji I'm going to get line x'd black as well.

Re: Pic Request: 33x12.5x17 on a wheel with 4.7" backspacing
 

Nice, where did you find the 10A springs/shocks?
Do you have the tow package with your Sahara?
Any idea what you will gain with the springs?

I have been thinking about the grille too, haven't pulled the trigger on it yet. My windshield brackets were rusting so I had them sandblasted and powder coated flat black. It's a nice look, it will look better with my new 7031's and my soft top! I have the tow package/hard top on my 2011 JKUS and I have read that they came from the factory with better springs with that combo. The 10A's will definitely gain you more just curious as to how much? I am tossing in the TF Leveling kit next weekend.

Re: Pic Request: 33x12.5x17 on a wheel with 4.7" backspacing
 

Back when I was looking at wheels, tires, back spacing...for giggles I took some baselines on a piece of cardboard. In otherwords, the stock Sahara 18" wheel with it's 6.25" BS (off the top of my head) and mocked up a template with different tire widths....and held that up to my fender.

Next, took the BS of the wheel I wanted, RR 17X9 and transfered that to my template. Gave me a rough idea as to how much 'stickey-e-out-e' I would get. Funny, after the install, template was pretty darn close.


I took all the tire dimentions from Tirerack and manufactures web sites, and some handy threads guys posted on how to measue backspacing.

Some times you have to dig to ge the BS values from wheel manufactures...not sure why.
My 2cents on springs....gains from a stock spring upgrade will depend on your current stock spring numbers to the ones you are looking at. Most gains are had when original numbers are low, going to a higher number when the donar springs are from a 4 door to a 2 door.

Re: Pic Request: 33x12.5x17 on a wheel with 4.7" backspacing
 

Love the Geko and the accent of the black on black wheels and tires. Nice Jeep! :thumbsup:

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Good call with the cardboard template. I think the hardest part was finding a wheel in the exact size I wanted with the bs I wanted, in black. The RR are the same as the 7031's at 4.75" bs I believe. Do you have any pics? They were my 2nd choice.

I have also heard that talking to a guy who works at a shop. A 2 door with a soft top from factory will gain the most from the 4 door rubi springs. But if you can get a set for a good price it wouldn't hurt to toss it on your JKUS.

I almost had a free set which would have been worth it.

Re: Pic Request: 33x12.5x17 on a wheel with 4.7" backspacing
 

Thanks for the compliment, Jeepminded. The Gecko is one bright colour that needs toning down, especially with the green top. I would have preferred a black hardtop, but that's another story.
I don't have a tow package on the jeep. It has 17/58 springs from the factory. I found the 10A suspension on kijiji, with only 300kms on it. I got all 4 springs and shocks. The 10A's had steel bumpers,very little rake, and a slight lift, even with the added weight. I'd be happy to level the jeep, with no more than a 1" lift. A buddy of mine put the same # springs in his and got just under 2", but he has a soft top with half doors. I'm regearing mine next month (going to 4.10s from 3.21s), adding Truetracs front and back, and will be doing the suspension around the same time.

Re: Pic Request: 33x12.5x17 on a wheel with 4.7" backspacing
 

The other day we were down at National (4wp) in Chateauguay and there was a jk there with mickey Thompson 35x12.5r17 they stuck out a little - maybe a little more than one would like to have for running though some of these towns around with the got nothing better to do fuzz. There is something new where u don't have to remove ur fenders for larger width. It looks allot like the plastic that u buy at Cdn Tire to go around the garden, but these are fitted to the size and attach to ur existing fenders. They are flexible, good looking and not expensive.

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Like ride qualilty color is subjective, and I dig the bright colors...my 08 is Rescue Green, not as bright, but unique for sure. (No disrespect to not so bright colors...just my preference) Yes, I hear what you are saying on the body color hard top...again, preference, and mineis black

I have the factor 16 / 58 from the factory and a 2"/1" TF level kit...love it...smack dab level. However, I think I will need to upgrade if/when I hang heavy bumpers on it. Great info you provided on the 10A springs, makes sense...up to now I've only known the 19/59 to be the stiffest. You got a wicked deal on them....goes to show you there are decent folks out there. I have to agree with you a leveled Jeep and a inch or so lift is well in perportion with 33 X 11.5 X17 IMHO.

Good luck with the regear!