Tire Question

I just put a 3.5 " RE short arm lift on my '98 TJ and am now ready to
buy new tires. I have been running 31 x 10.5 x 15 tires on the stock
grizzly aluminum rims. I am trying to decide between 33 x 10.5 tires
and 33 x12.5 tires. I use my Jeep as a daily driver and off-road most
every weekend with three or four trips to Moab each year. I drive on
snow and ice around town each winter. I know my choices are limited in
the 10.5 tire. What are the different handling characteristics of each
size tire? I did get it regeared so that is not an issue.

I would say get the 33 x10.5 tires. Because if you get the 33 x 12.5
you may have some rubbing. With your front end. I am just passing on
what I have been told on this group. Hope this is of any help Thanks
Jamie.

Yes, if I go with the wider tire I will need to get new wheels with
less backspacing. One of the reasons I am looking at the narrow tire.

On Nov 5, 12:25 pm, Scotty > wrote:
> Yes, if I go with the wider tire I will need to get new wheels with
> less backspacing. One of the reasons I am looking at the narrow tire.

I vote for the 10.5 width.

Scotty wrote:
> Yes, if I go with the wider tire I will need to get new wheels with
> less backspacing. One of the reasons I am looking at the narrow tire.
>
There are two schools of thought with regard to snow tires depending on
what type of driving you are planning. If you are planing of back
country off road driving then you need floatation from wide tires. If on
the other hand you are looking to get to and from work during snow
storms, then a narrow tire is better.
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jeff