# Wheels/Tires options for the Jeep **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 20, 2013, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheels-tires-options-for-the-jeep/233402 "2013-10-20T11:44:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2013, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheels-tires-options-for-the-jeep/233402/1 "2013-10-20T11:44:01Z")
Looking at options for my JKU. I am thinking of going with 33’s. I need something that won’t drive me crazy daily-ing it but can still perform well off roading or on the dunes. My top pick right now are Goodyear Duratrac 285/70-17. Based on review they seem to strike a decent balance. Anyone have experience with these or suggest something else? [ATTACH=CONFIG]24812[/ATTACH] Also, adding about 18 lbs of unsprung weight with just tires, figure wheels might make up 3 or 4 of that but still ~15 lbs, should I be looking at brake improvements? Regarding wheel looking for any suggestions since I haven’t fallen in love with any yet. Looking for a black or dark wheel. Options I have looked at: [ATTACH=CONFIG]24810[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]24811[/ATTACH] Lastly regarding lift I will probably go with a TeraFlex 1.5" Spring Leveling Kit and maybe pick up a set of rubi shocks. ---
**Author:** ![RobtC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/51bf81/32.png) [@RobtC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobtC)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2013, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheels-tires-options-for-the-jeep/233402/2 "2013-10-20T15:56:38Z")
You can get that 33" tire on a 15" wheel without a lift, that’s what I did with mine. Tires are a lot cheaper too. ---
**Author:** ![slo\_ride](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/49beb7/32.png) [@slo\_ride](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slo_ride)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2013, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheels-tires-options-for-the-jeep/233402/3 "2013-10-20T16:38:59Z")
I have 265/60 r18 BFG rugged terrains on my grand cherokee… I thought they were an okay balance going in…now I wish I hadn’t…they are unbelievably loud on some road surfaces ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheels-tires-options-for-the-jeep/233402/4 "2013-10-20T20:53:59Z")
> [@RobtC](#): > > You can get that 33" tire on a 15" wheel without a lift, that’s what I did with mine. Tires are a lot cheaper too. Yeah I might go the smaller rim route. More tire. Here are 33x12.50x15 with the lift I am looking at: [ATTACH=CONFIG]24814[/ATTACH] - - - Updated - - - Or maybe the 285/75R16 which would only be 11" wide and still 33". 12.5" might stick out more than I want. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2013, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheels-tires-options-for-the-jeep/233402/5 "2013-10-20T20:58:41Z")
I have very similar wheels to that first one on my Ranger. ---
**Author:** ![RobtC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/51bf81/32.png) [@RobtC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobtC)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheels-tires-options-for-the-jeep/233402/6 "2013-10-21T20:47:16Z")
You will like the small amount the tire sticks out past the fenders. It doesn’t interfere with driving at all and gives the jeep great stance. I can’t tell you how many compliments I got on that wheel and tire combo.