Tire Question: 2000 TJ
 

My neighbor just got a four inch lift for his Jeep but has not bought new
tires yet. He would like to get the BFG 33X9.50's and use his stock wheel.
Has anyone done this with the stock wheel. I know the 33X12.50's will not
fit but not sure of the thinner tires. Will he be able get this tire on the
Jeep without rubbing after the lift goes on?

Thanks,

Casey Teague
http://justjeeps.jeepz.com

Re: Tire Question: 2000 TJ
 

I have 33x10.50s on stock wheels on my XJ with a comparable lift. At
full turn, the inside tire rubs the lower control arm. Only happens at
very low speed so it's really no big deal.

My steering stops were seized, so I didn't bother adjusting them to stop
the rub. Eventually I'll get some wheels with 4.5" or 4.75" backspacing
to restore my turn radius, but for now the rubbing is easily avoided by
knowing the limit.

Not sure about the TJ geometry, but the thinner tire let me get away
with alot less fender cutting than if I had gone 33x12.50. I would have
gone 33x9.50, but BFG no longer offers it in the mud terrain model.

Steve
90 XJ: 4.5" RE SuperFlex, OME Nitros, BFG 33x10.50 MT, 4.10 R&P

Casey Teague wrote:
> My neighbor just got a four inch lift for his Jeep but has not bought new
> tires yet. He would like to get the BFG 33X9.50's and use his stock wheel.
> Has anyone done this with the stock wheel. I know the 33X12.50's will not
> fit but not sure of the thinner tires. Will he be able get this tire on the
> Jeep without rubbing after the lift goes on?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Casey Teague
> http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
>
>

Re: Tire Question: 2000 TJ
 

I have 33x10.50s on stock wheels on my XJ with a comparable lift. At
full turn, the inside tire rubs the lower control arm. Only happens at
very low speed so it's really no big deal.

My steering stops were seized, so I didn't bother adjusting them to stop
the rub. Eventually I'll get some wheels with 4.5" or 4.75" backspacing
to restore my turn radius, but for now the rubbing is easily avoided by
knowing the limit.

Not sure about the TJ geometry, but the thinner tire let me get away
with alot less fender cutting than if I had gone 33x12.50. I would have
gone 33x9.50, but BFG no longer offers it in the mud terrain model.

Steve
90 XJ: 4.5" RE SuperFlex, OME Nitros, BFG 33x10.50 MT, 4.10 R&P

Casey Teague wrote:
> My neighbor just got a four inch lift for his Jeep but has not bought new
> tires yet. He would like to get the BFG 33X9.50's and use his stock wheel.
> Has anyone done this with the stock wheel. I know the 33X12.50's will not
> fit but not sure of the thinner tires. Will he be able get this tire on the
> Jeep without rubbing after the lift goes on?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Casey Teague
> http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
>
>

Re: Tire Question: 2000 TJ
 

I have 33x10.50s on stock wheels on my XJ with a comparable lift. At
full turn, the inside tire rubs the lower control arm. Only happens at
very low speed so it's really no big deal.

My steering stops were seized, so I didn't bother adjusting them to stop
the rub. Eventually I'll get some wheels with 4.5" or 4.75" backspacing
to restore my turn radius, but for now the rubbing is easily avoided by
knowing the limit.

Not sure about the TJ geometry, but the thinner tire let me get away
with alot less fender cutting than if I had gone 33x12.50. I would have
gone 33x9.50, but BFG no longer offers it in the mud terrain model.

Steve
90 XJ: 4.5" RE SuperFlex, OME Nitros, BFG 33x10.50 MT, 4.10 R&P

Casey Teague wrote:
> My neighbor just got a four inch lift for his Jeep but has not bought new
> tires yet. He would like to get the BFG 33X9.50's and use his stock wheel.
> Has anyone done this with the stock wheel. I know the 33X12.50's will not
> fit but not sure of the thinner tires. Will he be able get this tire on the
> Jeep without rubbing after the lift goes on?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Casey Teague
> http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
>
>

Re: Tire Question: 2000 TJ
 

Someone here was running a 3" lift on their TJ with 33x10.5 or 33x9.5
tires on stock alloy wheels (the ones that come with the 30" tire
package). I'm thinking you're neighbor will be fine, although I can't
vouch for sure since I've never seen this combo personally on the
trail.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 04:24:50 -0600, "Casey Teague"
<abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote:

>My neighbor just got a four inch lift for his Jeep but has not bought new
>tires yet. He would like to get the BFG 33X9.50's and use his stock wheel.
>Has anyone done this with the stock wheel. I know the 33X12.50's will not
>fit but not sure of the thinner tires. Will he be able get this tire on the
>Jeep without rubbing after the lift goes on?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Casey Teague
>http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
>

Re: Tire Question: 2000 TJ
 

Someone here was running a 3" lift on their TJ with 33x10.5 or 33x9.5
tires on stock alloy wheels (the ones that come with the 30" tire
package). I'm thinking you're neighbor will be fine, although I can't
vouch for sure since I've never seen this combo personally on the
trail.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 04:24:50 -0600, "Casey Teague"
<abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote:

>My neighbor just got a four inch lift for his Jeep but has not bought new
>tires yet. He would like to get the BFG 33X9.50's and use his stock wheel.
>Has anyone done this with the stock wheel. I know the 33X12.50's will not
>fit but not sure of the thinner tires. Will he be able get this tire on the
>Jeep without rubbing after the lift goes on?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Casey Teague
>http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
>

Re: Tire Question: 2000 TJ
 

Someone here was running a 3" lift on their TJ with 33x10.5 or 33x9.5
tires on stock alloy wheels (the ones that come with the 30" tire
package). I'm thinking you're neighbor will be fine, although I can't
vouch for sure since I've never seen this combo personally on the
trail.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 04:24:50 -0600, "Casey Teague"
<abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote:

>My neighbor just got a four inch lift for his Jeep but has not bought new
>tires yet. He would like to get the BFG 33X9.50's and use his stock wheel.
>Has anyone done this with the stock wheel. I know the 33X12.50's will not
>fit but not sure of the thinner tires. Will he be able get this tire on the
>Jeep without rubbing after the lift goes on?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Casey Teague
>http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
>

Re: Tire Question: 2000 TJ
 

I have a 2000 TJ, 3" lift, 33X10.5 tires and stock Canyon wheels. If I turn
real sharp I get a slight rub upfront and have never experienced any rubbing
on the rear.


"David C. Moller" <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:fgfd10daicubf3dcdb3d0veot6vdhd1t19@4ax.com...
> Someone here was running a 3" lift on their TJ with 33x10.5 or 33x9.5
> tires on stock alloy wheels (the ones that come with the 30" tire
> package). I'm thinking you're neighbor will be fine, although I can't
> vouch for sure since I've never seen this combo personally on the
> trail.
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 04:24:50 -0600, "Casey Teague"
> <abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> >My neighbor just got a four inch lift for his Jeep but has not bought new
> >tires yet. He would like to get the BFG 33X9.50's and use his stock
wheel.
> >Has anyone done this with the stock wheel. I know the 33X12.50's will
not
> >fit but not sure of the thinner tires. Will he be able get this tire on
the
> >Jeep without rubbing after the lift goes on?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Casey Teague
> >http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
> >
>

Re: Tire Question: 2000 TJ
 

I have a 2000 TJ, 3" lift, 33X10.5 tires and stock Canyon wheels. If I turn
real sharp I get a slight rub upfront and have never experienced any rubbing
on the rear.


"David C. Moller" <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:fgfd10daicubf3dcdb3d0veot6vdhd1t19@4ax.com...
> Someone here was running a 3" lift on their TJ with 33x10.5 or 33x9.5
> tires on stock alloy wheels (the ones that come with the 30" tire
> package). I'm thinking you're neighbor will be fine, although I can't
> vouch for sure since I've never seen this combo personally on the
> trail.
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 04:24:50 -0600, "Casey Teague"
> <abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> >My neighbor just got a four inch lift for his Jeep but has not bought new
> >tires yet. He would like to get the BFG 33X9.50's and use his stock
wheel.
> >Has anyone done this with the stock wheel. I know the 33X12.50's will
not
> >fit but not sure of the thinner tires. Will he be able get this tire on
the
> >Jeep without rubbing after the lift goes on?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Casey Teague
> >http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
> >
>

Re: Tire Question: 2000 TJ
 

I have a 2000 TJ, 3" lift, 33X10.5 tires and stock Canyon wheels. If I turn
real sharp I get a slight rub upfront and have never experienced any rubbing
on the rear.


"David C. Moller" <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:fgfd10daicubf3dcdb3d0veot6vdhd1t19@4ax.com...
> Someone here was running a 3" lift on their TJ with 33x10.5 or 33x9.5
> tires on stock alloy wheels (the ones that come with the 30" tire
> package). I'm thinking you're neighbor will be fine, although I can't
> vouch for sure since I've never seen this combo personally on the
> trail.
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 04:24:50 -0600, "Casey Teague"
> <abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> >My neighbor just got a four inch lift for his Jeep but has not bought new
> >tires yet. He would like to get the BFG 33X9.50's and use his stock
wheel.
> >Has anyone done this with the stock wheel. I know the 33X12.50's will
not
> >fit but not sure of the thinner tires. Will he be able get this tire on
the
> >Jeep without rubbing after the lift goes on?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Casey Teague
> >http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
> >
>