Installed 33 inch tires on stock Base rims - no mods required

[Erock]

Very nice

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[BudgetBronco]

How big before they rub?

Good question! My only answer is, I don't know. However, if you are keeping stock rims as I did, I don't think it matters because 33" is the biggest size I could find that actually fits on the rims anyway.

 

[Cencal Bronco]

Looks great!

 

[661calibronco]

These are 285-75-16 tires (technically a diameter of 32.8 inches) , mounted to stock Base Bronco rims. No lift or spacers, and no rubbing in my testing. That increases the stock 10 inch tire width to a much beefier 11.2 inches.

See video linked here for full testing with shocks/springs compressed and extended:


I think 33 inch looks great on the 2 door, and for my light off-roading needs is a good option for getting a extra inch+ of ground clearance while saving $4000+ as compared to the Sasquatch option.

Let me know if any questions and I will do my best to answer them!

Looks great! Thanks. I'm going to do the same. Which motor and transmission did you go with? If, 4 cylinders does it have enough get up and go?

 

[BudgetBronco]

So only thing to adjust would be for the diameter affecting speed/odometer?

Correct. Interestingly, I took it to my dealer to see if they could make that adjustment, and they said they did not know how to do it yet on these new Broncos. Here is exactly what they wrote on my service form write up: "Could not set tire size at this time. Not in FDRS to change at this time. Contacted Ford." I will try again in a month or two...

 

[Phil]

These are 285-75-16 tires (technically a diameter of 32.8 inches) , mounted to stock Base Bronco rims. No lift or spacers, and no rubbing in my testing. That increases the stock 10 inch tire width to a much beefier 11.2 inches.

See video linked here for full testing with shocks/springs compressed and extended:


I think 33 inch looks great on the 2 door, and for my light off-roading needs is a good option for getting a extra inch+ of ground clearance while saving $4000+ as compared to the Sasquatch option.

Let me know if any questions and I will do my best to answer them!

That looks really good what did you do with your old tires did they give you some money back or did you keep them or what?

 

[pan-y-cerveza]

Hell yes. This looks awesome!

I know that just the increase in size will affect the Bronco a fair bit but how is the ride with E load tires?

 

[The Memedalorian]

How big before they rub?

 

[Waiting for 4th Bronco]

2dr Base non-squatch for the win!

 

[BudgetBronco]

Looks great! No issues with the rims being to narrow?

No issues. I have read in some non-Bronco forums (the Tacoma one for example) that some people have seen abnormal tire wear in the middle of the tread pattern due to the slightly bulging/balloon nature of this installation, but also read that this can be avoided by just running them at a little lower psi

 

[Arrowbear Rider]

Great video, was expecting more of a walk around, but got a lot more instead, liked all the good info & tests that you added!

Looks like you have the same build as me, except for the color, and I have been looking for more info by owners of the 2dr base w/ manual. Thanks again!

 

[BudgetBronco]

Looks great! Thanks. I'm going to do the same. Which motor and transmission did you go with? If, 4 cylinders does it have enough get up and go?

See my signature for full details but the answer is: 2.3L and 7MT. Plenty of get up and go. Now, if the 2.3L did not have the turbo, it would be a different story. But I am finding that it is perfectly adequate, and fun to drive.

 

[BudgetBronco]

That looks really good what did you do with your old tires did they give you some money back or did you keep them or what?

I kept them, and going to post them on Craigslist and see if I can get a few bucks for them

 

[BudgetBronco]

Hell yes. This looks awesome!

I know that just the increase in size will affect the Bronco a fair bit but how is the ride with E load tires?

It does not ride as well as compared to the 30" street tires from the factory, but rides better than my 03 Jeep Cherokee with solid front axle

 

[rdass623]

i think you will be surprised of your off road capability. surprised in a good way.

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