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What offset for 33" tyres on a Gen1 ? #799446 03/23/07 08:33 AM
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 292
Boertjie Offline OP
Mudrunner
I've looked at various posts on the subject, but most meander into other issues. I need quick simple advice.

I have a 1989 Gen1 LWB with 2" body lift, "neutral" IFS (not cranked).

Two questions:

1. Will 33"s on standard rims (15") fit, without rubbing?

2. If not, what width & offset will do it for me?


1989 Exceed LWB
4m41 (3.2DiD TurboDiesel
5-spd Manual Tranny
2" lift
31" BFG A/T

Re: What offset for 33" tyres on a Gen1 ? [Re: Boertjie] #799447 03/23/07 08:44 AM
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CapnCrunch Offline
Trail Leader
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With a 2" body lift (as you have) 33's will easily fit. The only thing you may have to do is bend the splash shields in the forward wheelwells forward slightly and trim the front bumper end-caps a little. The splash shields are at the very front of the front wheelwells and they can be bent by hand.

The rims I have are 15x8, 3.75" backspacing, -19 offset.


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Re: What offset for 33" tyres on a Gen1 ? [Re: Boertjie] #799448 03/23/07 01:39 PM
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Trail_Maker Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
I must say, i have no lift at all and my 33 12.5 15 with a 0 offset fit perfect. if u turn sharp and hit a realy hard bump, the front bumper ends might touch. for me, they dont even touch during normal drivin, just when off road hitting really hard bumps.


1990 LWB 3.0L With 33/12.50's K&N 251k Miles
Re: What offset for 33" tyres on a Gen1 ? [Re: Trail_Maker] #799449 03/23/07 01:53 PM
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dolomiti Offline
Wheeler
same here, no lift needed with 33x12.5


1998 Mitusbishi Montero (winter package)
1987 Land Rover One Ten
Re: What offset for 33" tyres on a Gen1 ? [Re: Boertjie] #799450 03/23/07 06:32 PM
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Lester Offline
Mudrunner
Hi there

I am on 305/70/16 GT Radial Adventuro MTs with 2" body lift, rear shackle lift of 1" and slight crank on the IFS, maybe about 1/2". Using 16 x 8, with ZERO offset. Works great!








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