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Old 01-21-2013, 04:39 PM
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So I was originally going to get 32x11.5x15 but they don't make Duratracs in that size. I was on a forum and this dude said that 33x12.5 duratracs measures out to be a 32x11.5 duratrac is this true??
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No. They should be 32.6" by 12" and thats straight off goodyears site. Most 33's will measure about that, they will definitely not be a 32x11.5.

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So would would be better for a 4.5 lift? 31x11.5 or what you said was a 32.8x12.5?
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That depends on if you want to trim the fenders or not. If you are willing to trim the fenders a little, then you can fit 33's on a 4.5" lift pretty easily. You could probably fit them by just taking off the fender flares.. I wouldnt go 31's and 4.5" lift.. you'll wish you had got bigger tires.
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My Duratrac 33x12.50r15 realistically measure 31 inches tall and 12 inches wide via my tape measure.
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32x11.50 if you dont want to trim, 33x12.50 if you want to trim, 35x12.50 if you want trim alot
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And by the way, I didn't need to trim anything but a small sliver of plastic from the front bumper guard to clear my 33x12.50r15s. I used 6.5 inches of lift and 3.75 inch wheel backspacing.
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33x12.5x15 3.5 lift with trim
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Well, I also have the control arm drop kit, which pushed my front axle forward more. So my wheels are still centered with the wheel well even after the lift.
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Originally Posted by thatXJguy
My Duratrac 33x12.50r15 realistically measure 31 inches tall and 12 inches wide via my tape measure.
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Originally Posted by Power73
No. Just no.
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Did you measure them while they were ON the jeep? Because thats not how you measure tire height..
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
Did you measure them while they were ON the jeep? Because thats not how you measure tire height..
Nope I wouldn't do that because then the weight of the vehicle would screw up the measurement.
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http://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/wrangler-duratrac it says 32.8 inches right on there site
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Originally Posted by Power73
http://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/wrangler-duratrac it says 32.8 inches right on there site
I know it does.

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