33” tires

Looking to upgrade to 33” tires. Currently have 3.5” Dobinsons IMS lift with OME UCA. I do some easy trail riding, but nothing crazy. Will I need a BMC for them to fit?

 

no you'll be fine

 

Nah I had 285/70/17 on those TRD wheels and did not need a BMC. Should be good to go

 

Are you looking to keep the narrow TRD SEMA wheels? If so, the only 33" size you'll be able to run is 255/80-17. You may rub the cab mount at full tuck, but if you are actually lifted 3.5", the suspension will be very rarely at full tuck.

 

If the day comes when you are rubbing on the body mount and you desire to chop it, just get an angle grinder from Harbor Freight and chop it yourself. This is what I did to my FJ Cruiser. Chop, paint, and be happy.
My 4Runner is rubbing at full tilt so I may chop it as well.

 

285/70/17. No bmc, no cut/trim or heat gun anything and stll have all 4 mudflaps and this only a 2” in front

 

Only way to truly know is to go out there and “wheel” it as you typically would and go from there. So many variables in trucks, wheels, tires, alignments and the extent of off roading you do. I was resistant to getting a BMC and researched the heck out of whether I needed one. A trip came up and with new wheels and tires I decided not to risk any chance of rubbing so I sought the best fabricator in the area familiar w/ chops and got one anyway. Totally satisfied with the quality of the work. Coated it with “steel-it” and went on the trip worry free with lots of clearance. I will say, if it turns out you do need one pay for the best to do it. Nothing sadder than butchered mounts to save $$$.

 

Just went with 285/70/17s couple days ago. Stock Pro, no added weight/suspension mods, bone stock other than factory 1" lift. Only thing I did was remove front mud flaps (3 bolts either side). I went with the MT LT Baja Boss ATs (true 33s according to MT), zero rub on pavement, speed bumps, driveways, etc. Haven't gone to the trail yet, but I currently have a finger and half width front and back on full and 90% turning lock.

 

do you still have stock upper control arms with a 3 1/2 inch front lift?

 

I have 285's un-lifted and no need for a BMC.

 

Honestly, I wouldn't run 285s on those wheels. They can pop off if you have to air down. I say cut that sob anyways

 

This too. Most 285's are not approved to be on a wheel less than 7.5" wide.

 

Pop off when you air down?

My lord. There are thousands of rigs using that wheel with 285/70/17 tires. I haven't seen a single one "pop off" after airing down because the wheel is .5" too narrow.
In fact many people will specifically run skinnier wheels with wide tires to lower the chances of debeading a tire when aired down.
I ran that combination for a few years all the way down to 12 psi and never had an issue.

Just my two cents I guess.

 

I see snow in the first picture. If you have to air down below 10 psi in snow/sand thats not recommend on those at all. Id get 255s instead & go for pizza cutters

 

Dont tell that to my wheels, my 2011 has 172k and my 2022 has 45k. Im still waiting for them to pop off…..

 

I think you'll be waiting for a long long time.

 

I myself do not see it being an issue in most instances, but I am merely pointed out a fact, that is literally inscribed on my sidewall.

 

I have small 33's. KO2's.

I don't know how anyone here says you don't need to cut anything. Maybe not if you just drive in a straight line?

OP be ready to cut. It will be fine. But be ready

 

My UCAs are OME.