What size 33” tire can I use on this set up without issues?

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I have a 2016 Jeep Wrangler unlimited. I have installed a Teraflex performance coil spring leveling kit. 2” lift in the front and 1” lift in the back.
I also installed Spidertrax 1.5 in. wheel spacers. I traded my stock rims and have a set of stock Rubicon rims with the BFG tires. Wanting to know what size 33 in. tire to get with the set up I have and have no rubbing issues. Driven mostly on the highway. I see 285/70R17 listed a lot. Will 295/70R17 work or will they be too much? My Jeep is a automatic and gear ratio is a 3.21. Thanks in advance for any input.

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285/70R17 should fit perfect without rubbing. Mine has the same lift on it with 1.5” wheel spacers with 295/70R17 and they just barely rub under the right flex, but that will be remedied with flat fenders and different rock sliders next.
 
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285's fill out the wheel well a bit more than stock, but I agree with @Threepointsix. With that modest boost, it's looking pretty good as it is. I'm afraid moving too big with your gears would get annoying after a while. Although, if you are in the plains, you may not notice it. As a point of reference, My last JK (2dr) had the same boost w/285 duratracs and 3.73 gears. It was "okay" in the hilly areas of Michigan I live in but it wasn't great. The '16 I have now has a 2.5" lift and 35's w/3.73's. For a 2dr, I like the look but I'm moving up to 4.56 gears soonish. Some of the hills - it's just a dog on them. When you look at the graphic above, you can see where I'm at now and feeling the pain and where you would be on with 3.21's. Just a comparison for you.

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Thanks, you guy’s for all the information and compliments! Sounds like when the time comes I will
stick with the 285/70R17’s. Probably will try and find the lightest as far as tire weight in a all terrian
tire but try and find one that has somewhat of a aggressive tread? If there is one LOL, feel free to
weigh in on tires...Thanks again
 
Runner51761 said:
Thanks, you guy’s for all the information and compliments! Sounds like when the time comes I will
stick with the 285/70R17’s. Probably will try and find the lightest as far as tire weight in a all terrian
tire but try and find one that has somewhat of a aggressive tread? If there is one LOL, feel free toweigh in on tires...Thanks again
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I’d quickly recommend Goodyear Duratracs. You can’t go wrong with them.
 
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