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True 33x12.5 With Zone 1.5" And Rc 2"

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I appologize if this is in the wrong section. It takes in suspension aspects and tire size so I was not sure. I have searched this forum up and down and have not seen a cut and dried answer to this question. So, to all who have this setup, what is the wheel and tire setup you went with? Or the setup you will be going with?

 

I just picked up some MB Gunner 6's in 17's (+25 offset, 5.5 backspace) from Jeremy on here for summer wheels and need to pick a tire. I'm looking at a 285/70/17 or 33/12.5/17 in Cooper STT's. I don't offroad hard, but it is definitely not a street queen by any means. I also do not want to trim a lot, but I am not against pulling plastic and so on.

 

I know the true 33" tire typically requires a 3" BL with RC 2" with an aftermarket wheel due to offset and backspacing changes, but this wheel is very close to stock. If I have to stick with the 285 it will not be the end of the world. I just want to be sure before kicking the larger tire out of the running. Any info would be great. Thanks everyone.

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The link requires a password. :D

 

 

I think it would be "do-able" but i haven't had that setup, but i have ran a 33 with a 2" RC kit. My guess (i feel its pretty accurate) would be that it will help with the rubbing but not totally eliminate it. I think if you are driving in a flat parking lot, you should be able to turn the wheel lock to lock in Drive, and maybe even in reverse. However I bet if you you compress the suspension at all turning it will rub, or if you are on any kind of off camber incline it will rub.

 

If you drive off road with the truck you wont be happy. Playing it safe with a 285 would be a smart move, or go with a 3" BL.

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The link requires a password. :D

 

 

I think it would be "do-able" but i haven't had that setup, but i have ran a 33 with a 2" RC kit. My guess (i feel its pretty accurate) would be that it will help with the rubbing but not totally eliminate it. I think if you are driving in a flat parking lot, you should be able to turn the wheel lock to lock in Drive, and maybe even in reverse. However I bet if you you compress the suspension at all turning it will rub, or if you are on any kind of off camber incline it will rub.

 

If you drive off road with the truck you wont be happy. Playing it safe with a 285 would be a smart move, or go with a 3" BL.

 

 

 

 

The 1.5" BL is already on with the 2" RC. I was thinking the 285 was the right move also. Just wanted to calm my nerves before going too small.

sic lsx Senior Enthusiast

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ive seen it done but never asked if they trimmed! RC advertises with 1.25 bl and 2" level 33x12.5 will clear no rubbing on stock wheels. I was looking at those wheels in 18's or 20's and in black. What r yours

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looking to install the 285/70/17 as well.

 

just install a 2" BDS leveling kit yesterday. The shop said these would fit ok, however still uncertain, i've seacrhed and see alot of threads say they wont rub, i have the american racing baja rims, they have a different back spacing than the factory the wheels stick out past the fender about an inch with the 265's

 

here are the specs on the stock rims vs American Racing Baja

stock 17 x 7.5

ar 17 x 8.5

 

anyone running 285's on the Baja rims? thanks

here is the truck before the leveling'

 

 

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