offset for 33s

[RideFree416]

So I'm gonna be buying the Re superflex 3.5" lift for my xj and I wanna run 33s which I'm sure I can do since Re sits higher than advertised. But I'm not sure what the offset for the wheels should be. Still learning exactly how all that works. I was also wondering if I should go with 12.50 instead of 10.50. Oh and if anyone has ran this lift did you need an SYE?

Sorry for so many noob questions id just like to.get it right the first time

 

[in4aride]

Year. Options. Other gear on it. Wheel size. Trim. If so how much. Street queen or wheeled hard. 10.50 or 12.50. Bumpstopped. Axle pushed forward recentered or left toward back. Blah blah blah.

We need all that info and other questions before being able to give you a reasonable answer. Cuz all that and more goes in to making that decision.
Check mod tech for the answer, there's about a million different answers depending on the above stuff, who you ask, and day of the week. :thumbup:

 

[eflores]

took the words out of my mouth mike

 

[Fred]

Just to add some info, I'm at close to 5" in the front with wheels that have 3.5" BS. 33x12.5x15 MTRs rub at full lock with aftermarket control arms. It's been so long I don't know if I played with the steering stops or not.

There is no such thing as right the first time.

 

[DigJeepsBrah]

I think I've heard that 3.75" is a good starting point. Although it may be overkill with 10.50's 3.5" would probably be adequate.

I'll always advocate for less rotating mass. 10.50's is what I'll end up going with. Less likely to break shit.

In my mind also there's more pressure per square inch on your contact patch with a narrower tire resulting in more traction. Although that's highly debatable.

 

[in4aride]

I'm one for more width. A 12.50 is great in a 33 but 35's are better at 13.50 on a 9/10" wheel. More surface means grabbing more stuff means load is spread over a larger area less likely to break loose or let go. And they don't fall in every little hole or get wedged as easy. Also allow more 'float' on snow and sand. Weight if extra width can be offset by types if wheel ran or even the tire you run.

Skinny tires are better at cuttin snow, ice, water on the road, and some supposedly say mpg, but that's arguable both ways as well.

Get what you want and like, then make them work. None of us have a magic answer. It's why we are in here, to share how we screwed it up, or rarely, got it right.