33X10.50 fit? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*SCEXPLORER* · 05-07-2001, 03:52 AM

Would 33x10.50 fit on just s TT/ shackle lift?

-Ray

Michigander · 05-07-2001, 12:44 PM

I would have to say no. If you did some hardcore trimming, you might be able to pull it off, but I don't think it would be worth it.

You need to be carefull. You don't want to put a big tire on and drill a bump, have the tire coil up into the wheel-well too far and fold up your sheet metal. I've seen it happen, it's not pretty. I'de say buy a high quality 32", you're only loosing 1/2" of height anyways. As for the width, I think you should be fine.

I just put the metric equivalent of 32" on mine, I have the TT and add-a-leaf, with no problems at all.

*SCEXPLORER* · 05-07-2001, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by Michigander
I would have to say no. If you did some hardcore trimming, you might be able to pull it off, but I don't think it would be worth it.

You need to be carefull. You don't want to put a big tire on and drill a bump, have the tire coil up into the wheel-well too far and fold up your sheet metal. I've seen it happen, it's not pretty. I'de say buy a high quality 32", you're only loosing 1/2" of height anyways. As for the width, I think you should be fine.

I just put the metric equivalent of 32" on mine, I have the TT and add-a-leaf, with no problems at all.

Yah I was thinking of putting 32's but just wondering if 33's would work. Do you have a ppicture of your ride? Thanks for the advice.

*Jefe* · 05-07-2001, 12:56 PM

SCExplorer,
You could fit them with very minor triming as far as turning is concerned. I had my 33x12.5's on for a few days with only a t/t and shackle. But you're going to have rubbing at the top under full compression, since I had that problem with my 31's. I figure you'd need 1 - 2 more inches of body lift to clear them nicely. Or you could get some fiberglass fenders. .

*SCEXPLORER* · 05-07-2001, 01:23 PM

Yah, i'm just still deciding what path to take. If i'm gonna spend the money, i want it to be good.

-Ray

*go off road* · 05-07-2001, 10:49 PM

I have a set of 33 10.50 with a 2 inch body lift you would need to trim some to make them work with out a body lift you can check my home page to see my truck

05-07-2001, 03:52 AM	#1
SCEXPLORER Elite Explorer Los Angeles, CA 1997 Explorer Sport Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 836 Vehicle Specs	33X10.50 fit? Would 33x10.50 fit on just s TT/ shackle lift? -Ray __________________ FRONT: 3" lift spindle/1.25" TT REAR: 4" trailmaster spring 32x11.50 BFG M/T 15x8 eagle 589 RS5000/ES3000 Auburm Limited Slip Ray's FORD EXPLORER MODIFICATIONS

05-07-2001, 12:44 PM	#2
Michigander Wannabe Elite Explorer Flint, Midland, Ann Arbor, Alpena; all in Michigan 98 Contour SVT Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 852 Vehicle Specs	I would have to say no. If you did some hardcore trimming, you might be able to pull it off, but I don't think it would be worth it. You need to be carefull. You don't want to put a big tire on and drill a bump, have the tire coil up into the wheel-well too far and fold up your sheet metal. I've seen it happen, it's not pretty. I'de say buy a high quality 32", you're only loosing 1/2" of height anyways. As for the width, I think you should be fine. I just put the metric equivalent of 32" on mine, I have the TT and add-a-leaf, with no problems at all. __________________ 1994 F250 powerstroke 5 speed, Stage 1 injectors, Beans elec fuel delivery, Intake/exhaust, South Bend Clutch, Tony Wildman tunes 2007 Ford 3.8L supercharged rock buggy

05-07-2001, 12:56 PM	#4
Jefe Roll Over Posse Recruiter Clarksville, TN '00 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,969 Vehicle Specs	SCExplorer, You could fit them with very minor triming as far as turning is concerned. I had my 33x12.5's on for a few days with only a t/t and shackle. But you're going to have rubbing at the top under full compression, since I had that problem with my 31's. I figure you'd need 1 - 2 more inches of body lift to clear them nicely. Or you could get some fiberglass fenders. . __________________ '00 Explorer XLT - Sold '01 Focus SE

05-07-2001, 01:23 PM	#5
SCEXPLORER Elite Explorer Los Angeles, CA 1997 Explorer Sport Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 836 Vehicle Specs	Yah, i'm just still deciding what path to take. If i'm gonna spend the money, i want it to be good. -Ray __________________ FRONT: 3" lift spindle/1.25" TT REAR: 4" trailmaster spring 32x11.50 BFG M/T 15x8 eagle 589 RS5000/ES3000 Auburm Limited Slip Ray's FORD EXPLORER MODIFICATIONS

05-07-2001, 10:49 PM	#6
go off road Elite Explorer salt lake city, Utah 99 Heep TJ Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 333 Vehicle Specs	SCEXPLORER I have a set of 33 10.50 with a 2 inch body lift you would need to trim some to make them work with out a body lift you can check my home page to see my truck __________________ 99 Heep Wrangler