Tire size?

[WillIeB]

i will be getting tires for summer, looming at 33 12. 17. First question, will 12.5 fit without rubbing?

Can I adjust tire size with JSCAN and revoe it from the jeep after changing tire size?

Thanks.

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[Flip]

12.5" wide tires on factory wheels?

I'm not 100% but at full turn or full flex I think that will be awfully close. Other options: New wheels with more back spacing, wheel spacers, a skinnier tire.

Yes, you can change your tire size with a Jscan and it will recalibrate the speedo.

 

[Wabujitsu]

12.5" wide tires on factory wheels?

I'm not 100% but at full turn or full flex I think that will be awfully close. Other options: New wheels with more back spacing, wheel spacers, a skinnier tire.

Yes, you can change your tire size with a Jscan and it will recalibrate the speedo.

I have had to use wheel spacers (2”) when I bumped up to 35x12.50 on stock 7.5” wheels. At full lock I was rubbing the LCAs without them.

 

[WillIeB]

Just an update, they will be aftermarket wheels, not sure on specs yet. Could always go with a little narrower.

 

[Flip]

I have had to use wheel spacers (2”) when I bumped up to 35x12.50 on stock 7.5” wheels. At full lock I was rubbing the LCAs without them.

I was reasonably certain a 12.5" wide tire on the factory wheel might rub. It might be OK on the Rubicon with wider axles.

 

[Flip]

Just an update, they will be aftetmarket wheels, ot sure on specs yet. Could always go with a little narrower.

If you don't want to change your wheels or add wheel spacers you certainly could just purchase a skinny tire. I did.

Edit: 255/80r17

 

[Wabujitsu]

I was reasonably certain a 12.5" wide tire on the factory wheel might rub. It might be OK on the Rubicon with wider axles.

No sir; 12.5 on my JLUR still rubbed.

 

[WillIeB]

If you don't want to change your wheels or add wheel spacers you certainly could just purchase a skinny tire. I did.

Sweet! What size are they? Do you have a sideshot?

 

[Flip]

No sir; 12.5 on my JLUR still rubbed.

Oh wow! That's right, I forgot you have a Rubicon. My bad bro

 

[Wabujitsu]

Oh wow! That's right, I forgot you have a Rubicon. My bad bro

John Boy, when we first started interacting on this forum, I had a JLU Sport only, so it’s understandable, brother! Now we have the Rubi and the Sahara - which, by the way, is the same as a Sport S.

 

[Flip]

Sweet! What size are they? Do you have a sideshot?

Nothing wrong with pizza cutters. Most people like the wider tires, I get it. Get what you like.

Edit: 255/80r17

 

[Flip]

John Boy, when we first started interacting on this forum, I had a JLU Sport only, so it’s understandable, brother! Now we have the Rubi and the Sahara - which, by the way, is the same as a Sport S.

It's rough for me to keep up with sleep these days, let alone everyone's jeep.

 

[WillIeB]

Nothing wrong with pizza cutters. Most people like the wider tires, I get it. Get what you like.

Edit: 255/80r17

Love it! Thank you.

 

[6th Floor Mule]

Just an update, they will be aftetmarket wheels, ot sure on specs yet. Could always go with a little narrower.

Your aftermarket wheels will most likely have much less offset than your current +44 and solve your rubbing question.

https://tiresize.com/wheel-offset-calculator/

 

[Flip]

I think this tire size may be growing in popularity. I'm noticing quite a few more tire options now than 3 years ago.

255/80r17
Falken Wildpeak $322
Nitto Ridge $301
Nitto Recon $284
Goodyear Duratrac $327
BF Goodrich KT $329
Venom X/T $212
Firestone MT $329
Toyo MT $379
Yokohama $352

I don't know anything about the Venom tire but it has 5 star reviews and the price is right. Interesting.

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