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Title: 97-06 Rubicon Rims fit what tires?
Post by: bigchelis on April 03, 2008, 05:50:14 PM

I see a whole lot of 06 and 05 Rubicon rims for sale.  I like the fact that they are aluminum and the look. 
I want to be able to fit 33x12.5x16 A/T   

I think the rims are 16x8 and not sure if these tires sizes will fit.  I sure hope so.

anyone know if it will?

Title: Re: 97-06 Rubicon Rims fit what tires?
Post by: Jeffy on April 03, 2008, 06:05:46 PM

Common swap for other Jeeps.  I too like the wheels.  The stock tires are overkill though.  They have a E Load rating.  Put your own choice of tire on there though and you'll be fine.

Title: Re: 97-06 Rubicon Rims fit what tires?
Post by: bigchelis on April 03, 2008, 06:41:25 PM

any 33's will fit

Title: Re: 97-06 Rubicon Rims fit what tires?
Post by: jagular7 on April 07, 2008, 02:09:27 PM

Rubicon wheels are 16" diameter wheels. Only tires designed for the 16" diameter wheel will work. Also, the width is probably a 7 or 8". Many tires are designed to work in those perameters. Some 'wide' tires will need a wider rim to fit well.

Title: Re: 97-06 Rubicon Rims fit what tires?
Post by: Jeffy on April 07, 2008, 06:22:02 PM

Quote from: jagular7 on April 07, 2008, 02:09:27 PM

Rubicon wheels are 16" diameter wheels. Only tires designed for the 16" diameter wheel will work. Also, the width is probably a 7 or 8". Many tires are designed to work in those perameters. Some 'wide' tires will need a wider rim to fit well.

They're 16x8's.

Title: Re: 97-06 Rubicon Rims fit what tires?
Post by: bigchelis on April 07, 2008, 06:32:48 PM

I was thinking of putting 33x12.5x16 on them

I currently have 33x10.5x15 and they look too thin. 

Title: Re: 97-06 Rubicon Rims fit what tires?
Post by: neale_rs on April 07, 2008, 06:45:15 PM

You will most likely end up with a bit of tire rub with the 12.5 width.

Title: Re: 97-06 Rubicon Rims fit what tires?
Post by: Elyod on April 08, 2008, 03:54:06 PM

I remember reading somewhere, most likely this site, that a good rule of thumb is that the widest tire you can fit on a wheel should be 50% wider than the wheel.  That means that on an 8" rim you can fit a 12" tire.  so 12.5 should be fine.  also, youmight want to check out 285/75/16 for a tire size.  these tires are about an inch taller than a 33" and about an inch narrower. 

Title: Re: 97-06 Rubicon Rims fit what tires?
Post by: bigchelis on April 08, 2008, 05:03:11 PM

Quote from: Elyod on April 08, 2008, 03:54:06 PM

I remember reading somewhere, most likely this site, that a good rule of thumb is that the widest tire you can fit on a wheel should be 50% wider than the wheel.  That means that on an 8" rim you can fit a 12" tire.  so 12.5 should be fine.  also, youmight want to check out 285/75/16 for a tire size.  these tires are about an inch taller than a 33" and about an inch narrower. 

Thanks,

If this is true this might be a better option.