Tires for 17x7.5 stock JK Willy wheels

I ran 285/70 R17 (33" x 11.25") on saggy stock front springs on wheels with 4.5" of backspacing. Your JK Willy's wheels have ~6.25" of backspacing, so with 2" spacers, you're at ~4.25" of backspacing so you should clear just fine. Depending on tire tread profile, you may get some slight rubbing, but shouldn't be an issue.

That said, you may want to keep an eye out on your local sale pages and Facebook Marketplace. Jeep people swap wheels so much that it's easy to find a reasonably priced set of wheels, sometimes even with tires, that would eliminate the need for wheel spacers. Although spacers aren't as dangerous as some pretend, they are a maintenance item that often goes overlooked, and there are many on the market of questionable quality.

selenarainie said:

I have a 2014 jeep wrangler jk Willy wheels that are 17x7.5 I have 255/75/17 on them right now. I have 2” wheel spacers, aftermarket inner fenders, fenders and front and rear bumpers. Im in need of new tires but im a little lost id like a meaty 33” but not sure if 11.6 width is to big compared to the 10 width of the 32 I have now

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Talk with a rep at Discount or Belle Tire. IME, they’re pretty good with fitment and recommendations. Happy Discount customer for 20+ years. Pretty sure you can swap 33s on, but I’m not seeing your vehicle in person.

7.5” width rims are generally too narrow for 12.50 width tires, causing wear issues.

pc1p said:

I ran 285/70 R17 (33" x 11.25") on saggy stock front springs on wheels with 4.5" of backspacing. Your JK Willy's wheels have ~6.25" of backspacing, so with 2" spacers, you're at ~4.25" of backspacing so you should clear just fine.

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That size tire came stock on an OEM 17x7.5 wheel so unless the OPs Wrangler is a super sagger it should be fine. I think when the time comes for new shoes I'll be rocking 255/80R17s. Yes, I like pizza.

selenarainie said:

I have a 2014 jeep wrangler jk Willy wheels that are 17x7.5 I have 255/75/17 on them right now. I have 2” wheel spacers, aftermarket inner fenders, fenders and front and rear bumpers. Im in need of new tires but im a little lost id like a meaty 33” but not sure if 11.6 width is to big compared to the 10 width of the 32 I have now

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You can go with 255/80/17's and get the 33", this is the setup that I have. Got falken wildpeak at4w.

bwhte said:

You can go with 255/80/17's and get the 33", this is the setup that I have. Got falken wildpeak at4w.

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Nice! Have some pics you can share? Per my post above that is what I am planning, too...