how hard to run 32's on a TJ?

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I will be doing my regearing soon for my TJ (thanks for all the help, guys and gals!) and that means I can use bigger tires. I don't want to go any bigger than 33's for sure, would be happy with 31's, but might go with

32's if it did not require a lot of hassle. Would a body lift allow me to go to 32's?

Also, I would like to keep the tires relatively narrow. How hard is it to get, say, 32 or 33-inch BFG's in a 9.5 width?

Thanks!

-jeff ( I want to keep the Jeep relatively civilized; my wife drives it too. SO big lifts are out for a a couple years until I can afford an SUV that can do the camping trips, etc, that the TJ now does for us)

Cherokee-LTD · Accepted Answer

Go with the 31's and don't bother with the body lift for now, a body liftwon't get you into a 33" tire comfortably... do a suspension lift when youget another vehicle and then go for the 33'sBFG's don't come in 9.5 on 32's, just 33's - nice choice from everythingI've heard.-Brian: I will be doing my regearing soon for my TJ (thanks for all the help, guys: and gals!) and that means I can use bigger tires.  I don't want to go any: bigger than 33's for sure, would be happy with 31's, but might go with: 32's if it did not require a lot of hassle.  Would a body lift allow me to: go to 32's?:: Also, I would like to keep the tires relatively narrow.  How hard is it to: get, say, 32 or 33-inch BFG's in a 9.5 width?:: Thanks!:: -jeff  ( I want to keep the Jeep relatively civilized; my wife drives it: too.  SO big lifts are out for a a couple years until I can afford an SUV: that can do the camping trips, etc, that the TJ now does for us)

Ed J. · Answer

Jeff -I'm running 31x10.50 BFG ATs on a 97 TJ with a 2" Daystar spacer lift.I could have easily gone with 32x12.50, but I also drive primarily onthe road, so I wanted something a little more streetable.I think BFG discontinued the 33x9.5, but I wonder why you'd want torun that size (width) anyway - the actual treadwidth of a 10.50 AT is8". My tires look "skinny" on my Jeep.-Ed

G.Sandhu · Answer

I second that advice. Skip the body lift and run 31"s for now. Put ina suspension lift when you are ready for 33" tires. Regards,Guri Sandhu98TJ

TJim · Answer

I'll go along with that, too.  When you decide to get 33s, a 4" lift worksperfectly.  As for the 33x9.5, it's a great size.  It works well in mostconditions and you don't have to worry so much about rubbing and wideflares.

Casey Teague · Answer

Procomp offers a 2 inch suspension lift for you Jeep that is prettyreasonable.  That's enough to run the 32" tires.  Also, if you want later onyou can add the 2" spacer lift and up the tires to 33's.  You could run thespacer lift now then upgrade the suspension later on too.  Anyway, I wouldstay away from the body lift unless you go with a 1".  I don't think I'd gowith anything larger than that on a TJ.  They look funny to me.My 2 cents...Casey Teague

Jeff Olsen · Answer

I think narrow tires have better traction, within reason, in mud and snow at least...-jeff

twaldron · Answer

Mebbe, 'cept if that was the direction you'd be going, I'd do the spacer lift first. Then, when you want to go up you've only invested a couple C   notes. Who knows, by then you'll probably be wanting that 4" suspension lift anyhoo...Casey Teague wrote:

how hard to run 32's on a TJ?

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