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Old 11-10-2008 | 08:41 PM
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Default 33-13.5 super swamper

I just bought some 33 inch super swamper ,they are 13.5 inch wide. Is anyone know if they fit with no lift kit and without wheel spacer ??
Old 11-11-2008 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by free style 666
I just bought some 33 inch super swamper ,they are 13.5 inch wide. Is anyone know if they fit with no lift kit and without wheel spacer ??
I would say no - you need a 4" Lift Kit
Old 11-13-2008 | 09:37 PM
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thanks ALL for your answer , I put them on and No rubbing ,even when full turn the sterring ,and i got about 3-4 inch space between the front tire and the fender . I use some 8 inch wide rims with 3.75 of BS and all good
Old 11-14-2008 | 06:27 PM
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Thats what I found out:

For a TJ 97 - 06:
No lift. 31" tires fit well but may rub slightly during suspension flex.
2" Lift. 32" tires fit well. 33" tires will rub during flex.
2.5"-3" Lift. 33" tires fit very well and usually do not rub. Wider fender flares may be needed for tires wider than 11"
4" Lift. 33" tires fit excellent and rarely rub on the fenders.
35" tires fit well depending on the lift and usually do not rub on the fenders when wider flares are used

Jeep YJ 87 - 95
No Lift. 30" tires are about as big as I would feel comfortable with. YJ Jeeps have wider axles and tires wider than 10" start to stick out of the wheel wells. This may be illegal where you live and also make a mess in the mud/snow/rain because the tires throw road debris all around. Also during suspension flex the tires may hit the flares and damage them.
2.5" Lift. I have seen a big variation on 2.5" lifts for YJ's. Some could fit 33" while some will only fit 31", again you will have to decide by examining your Jeep.
4" Lift. Usually you see 33" to 35" tires.
Many YJ owners will use extended fender flares to keep tires wider than 10" inside the wheel wells. There are several companies that make these, some are nicer than others.


Jeep CJ 76 - 86:
No Lift. Usually a CJ with no lift will take a 31" tire the best.
I have seen 33" tires stuffed under though, I would no want to take the Jeep off road this way. I think you will hear a lot of fender rubbing during suspension flex.
2.5" Lift. Seems that this is most common. 33" tires fit good and usually don't hit except with very soft springs. The 82 to 86 CJ-7 may be a little more prone to fender rubbing due to the wide-track axles.
4" Lift. The most common size I usually see is 33" to 35" tires. 4" lifts seem to vary in overall lift, so your maximum size tire will depend on your situation.
76 to 83 CJ-5's and 76 to 81 CJ-7's may experience some tire rub on the rear inner wheel wells and also rubbing in the front on the springs during hard cornering. 10" rims usually seem to make this problem better and also using the standard 3 5/8 backspacing helps. Most of these guidelines will work on CJ's earlier than 76 also.

As your ride is a TJ 03 - I would put in a lift...
Old 12-29-2008 | 10:13 PM
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Alls good for now but one trip to Mclean Creek or Waiparous and they're gonna rub real nasty when you are all flexed out. Start saving your dough for a suspension lift.
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