Recomendations for Wheels & Tires for 33's?

[2015owner2015]

I'm considering the ICON stage 1 or 2 system. Max tire size is 33" with no cutting or bending.

Are there any recommendations for the best wheel and 33" tire size combination?

The goal is to improve over-landing performance for up to medium difficulty trails. (no rock crawling planned).

Thanks in advance.

 

[joethefordguy]

are you sure about that 33" max? I got 33.8 on my 2nd gen with no mods at all- it put my 04's ground clearance up to 10".

FWIW, it's an SSV (police package) but I don't think that had any lift on it.

 

[2015owner2015]

Im not positive, just going by the specs. Sounds like under 35 would work

 

[arbetrader]

are you sure about that 33" max? I got 33.8 on my 2nd gen with no mods at all- it put my 04's ground clearance up to 10".

FWIW, it's an SSV (police package) but I don't think that had any lift on it.

Hey, I'm looking at an SSV to purchase right now. Picking it up Friday. I was going to do a lift to clear bigger tires but was wondering what the max tire size I can put on without the lift. The wheels on it right now are 18" and I was thinking of running 275/70/18 which is just a hair over 33". Do you think it would fit w/o rubbing? It's a 2015 EL SSV (long wheelbase)

Sorry I hope I'm not hijacking this - just was a question Didn't know they may in fact fit lol

 

[joethefordguy]

Hey, I'm looking at an SSV to purchase right now. Picking it up Friday. I was going to do a lift to clear bigger tires but was wondering what the max tire size I can put on without the lift. The wheels on it right now are 18" and I was thinking of running 275/70/18 which is just a hair over 33". Do you think it would fit w/o rubbing? It's a 2015 EL SSV (long wheelbase)

Sorry I hope I'm not hijacking this - just was a question Didn't know they may in fact fit lol

Well, as i said, my 04 SSV fit 275/70/17s; they measure 33.8” tall.

 

[arbetrader]

Well, as i said, my 04 SSV fit 275/70/17s; they measure 33.8” tall.

Hey, not to completely challenge you on that... But 275 is a measure of mm width of the tire. 70 is the aspect ratio (70% of the width, x2 for top and bottom), and 17" rim, so in other words, 275/70/17 is nowhere near 33.8", it's roughly 32" for most tire manufacturers - 32.07" to be exact. Are you sure they are 275's? It would seem you either have typed the wrong size, or your measurement must be off - because the math doesn't seem to add up??

 

[sjwelds]

Hey, not to completely challenge you on that... But 275 is a measure of mm width of the tire. 70 is the aspect ratio (70% of the width, x2 for top and bottom), and 17" rim, so in other words, 275/70/17 is nowhere near 33.8", it's roughly 32" for most tire manufacturers - 32.07" to be exact. Are you sure they are 275's? It would seem you either have typed the wrong size, or your measurement must be off - because the math doesn't seem to add up??

Wondered the same....

 

[GAINMOB]

im at 33.25 with 305/30/26...26s...no lift...i can do 30s without lift

 

[joethefordguy]

Hey, not to completely challenge you on that... But 275 is a measure of mm width of the tire. 70 is the aspect ratio (70% of the width, x2 for top and bottom), and 17" rim, so in other words, 275/70/17 is nowhere near 33.8", it's roughly 32" for most tire manufacturers - 32.07" to be exact. Are you sure they are 275's? It would seem you either have typed the wrong size, or your measurement must be off - because the math doesn't seem to add up??

oops.

you got me. I meant to say 285/75/17.
sbt.

 

[Jim Cross]

i have 305x45 tires or 22x10 Foose wheels with completely stock suspension. No problems.

 

[arbetrader]

So my expedition has 275/65/18's with Goodyear duratracs, and at full rotation they actually rub against the fender liner. Not sure if the fender liner has loosened or lost it's shape a bit because of this rubbing... Has anyone else noticed this? These are only the factory 32" size, however they do have lots of knobbies and they have the side grip too which probably actually makes them wider

 

[Mikezr]

Got a 2010 and I can tell you that they will take a 35 inch tire. Not saying your gonna have any fender clearance left but they do fit on. That said I cant tell you which tire is best but I can tell you which tire I wouldnt go with and thats a dick cepek tire. Not overly impressed with them at $450+ each

 

[tommyddsr]

Got a 2010 and I can tell you that they will take a 35 inch tire. Not saying your gonna have any fender clearance left but they do fit on. That said I cant tell you which tire is best but I can tell you which tire I wouldnt go with and thats a dick cepek tire. Not overly impressed with them at $450+ each

What exact tire size are you running? Wide or skinny tire?

 

[Jason Rhea]

I'm considering the ICON stage 1 or 2 system. Max tire size is 33" with no cutting or bending.

Are there any recommendations for the best wheel and 33" tire size combination?

The goal is to improve over-landing performance for up to medium difficulty trails. (no rock crawling planned).

Thanks in advance.

Icon is the best there is on the mkt for the Expy. Make sure you do the full pkg control arms and all. 35” General X3 will be almost true to size and are by far the best off road tire on the mkt.

 

[Mikezr]

Running a 12.5 wide tire. Dick cepeks. Only issue I ran into was the very edge of the tire caught on the end of the power running board and I think that's only because my bracket was bent and the running board stuck out more then it shouldve

 

[Mikezr]

Rims are metal mulisha

 

[arbetrader]

So my expedition has 275/65/18's with Goodyear duratracs, and at full rotation they actually rub against the fender liner. Not sure if the fender liner has loosened or lost it's shape a bit because of this rubbing... Has anyone else noticed this? These are only the factory 32" size, however they do have lots of knobbies and they have the side grip too which probably actually makes them wider

Okay quick update, I put on 18" F150 wheels, and took off the Duratracs (too noisy). In their place I put on Michelin LTX AT/2 265/70/18 - they actually were almost an inch taller. The do NOT rub as much as the shorter Duratracs. I believe it's in part due to the side lugs that the duratracs have; along with them being slightly wider.

 

[2015owner2015]

Icon is the best there is on the mkt for the Expy. Make sure you do the full pkg control arms and all. 35” General X3 will be almost true to size and are by far the best off road tire on the mkt.

I just went for thr stage 1 without the control arm. Im also going for some 17" rims and 33" tires so got to watch the budget.

My thinking is that ill be sticking to easy trails for now and i mostly want to make the ride more tolerable for longer trips and that this setup will be a huge improvement over stock. I could add the control arms later.

 

[Oz-Arkian]

Okay quick update, I put on 18" F150 wheels, and took off the Duratracs (too noisy). In their place I put on Michelin LTX AT/2 265/70/18 - they actually were almost an inch taller. The do NOT rub as much as the shorter Duratracs. I believe it's in part due to the side lugs that the duratracs have; along with them being slightly wider.

How are you liking the 265/70/18s? Thinking of getting 275/70/18 Michelins this week.

 

[WEDGE]

I'm running 2" front and 2" rear strut spacer with a 34" tire. 275/65/20 Cooper ST MAXX on 20x8.5 wheels. Absolutely no rubbing, and looks great!