Help me figure out wheel / tire combo

[buildingjolene]

Disclaimer: I am just starting to really get into my build, I've got some minor upgrades (suspension), but mostly cosmetic & general maintenance under my belt.

Currently have stock 15in wheel on 31in A/T BFGs on a 2.5in suspension lift. Tread is running low (along with some other issues like needing an alignment & other death-wobble related fun) leading me to the search for some new wheels & tires. I've got a few questions, so bear with me:

Can I put 33s on with my current lift, or should I add another 1in body lift to be safe?
- If yes to 33s, will that require regearing?

What offset or backspacing should I be looking at for 15-16in wheels, 33in tire combo?
- Props to anyone who can explain to me what offset/backspace even is (I just know it's important enough to understand it before purchasing new wheels/tires)

Finally, feel free to show off your wheel/tire setup, I need inspiration. I'm afraid anything over 16in won't be flattering with a smaller tire size like 33. Looking at bronze wheels as my first choice, but willing to do silver/chrome if I can't find any within the budget (freshly 22 year old, so no fancy brand name wheels for me), however I am pretty hard set on staying with BFGs.

Thanks in advance!

 

[TheBoogieman]

Add a BL for 33s, unless it's for the street only. 15x8" wheels with 3.75-4" backspacing is common. You can use your stock wheels if you go with 33x10.50" tires.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/offset-or-backspace.75885/#post-1471184

 

[pbeach]

FWIW:

3" lift

rims:

existing: American Racing ATX Series Mojave AX3981 Teflon 15x8 (sadly, AR doesn't make 'em anymore)

backspace: 3.75"
bolt pattern: 5 x 4.5/5 x 114.3
hub center bore: 71.5mm
offset: - 19mm

spare rim: American Racing BAJA 15x8 — https://www.americanracing.com/amer...3AWsCpmfawv33bLA21i9CdT_KOGN4UkVmLM2PcVLKIRhz

backspace: 3.75"
bolt pattern: 5 x 4.5/5 x 114.3
offset: - 19mm
hub center bore: 83.06

tires:

existing: Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ P3 33x12.5 R15

next (because M/T doesn't make the ATZs anymore): M/T Baja Boss 33x12.5 R15 LT or M/T Baja Legend EXP 33x12.5 R15 LT

https://www.mickeythompsontires.com/light-truck-tires/baja-boss
https://www.mickeythompsontires.com/light-truck-tires/baja-legend-exp

 

[DaveC]

33x10.5 r15 KO2s
15x8 MB Razor wheels, 3.75" backspace
2.5" spring lift (closer to 2.7")
1.25" body lift

As others have said, if off-roading, you'd be wise to add a body lift if going to 33s.

 

[Rickyd]

Fill out your profile so we know the year,engine/trans and axle gear ratios.

There are several build combos that will bog down badly if you put 33s on without spending a couple thousand gearing the axles down.