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33x12.50R17 Tires for Lifted Trucks in Tampa, FL

33x12.50R17 is the Jeep and Bronco flotation 33. It's a 33-inch tall, 12.5-inch wide tire on a 17-inch wheel, which means it has roughly 5.5 inches of sidewall, more than any 33-inch alternative on an 18 or 20-inch wheel. That sidewall is the whole point: it lets you air down to 14-16 PSI for serious sand and rocks without pinching the bead, it absorbs Florida pothole hits without bending the wheel, and it gives the truck the proportional stance that Jeep and Bronco builders prefer. Brand support in this size is excellent because it's also a popular HD-truck size on older 17-inch builds: BFGoodrich KO2 is the proven workhorse and a long-time Wrangler favorite, Toyo Open Country A/T III is the premium ride-quality A/T, Falken Wildpeak A/T3W is the snowflake-rated value pick, Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T is the snowflake-rated hybrid, Nitto Ridge Grappler covers the hybrid look, and Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT rounds out the more aggressive A/T options. Common buyer mistake: assuming a 33x12.50R17 needs a lift on a Wrangler. On a JL or JT Rubicon, it's nearly a direct OE replacement; the Rubicon factory tire is 285/70R17, which is the same overall diameter.

33″ Overall Diameter
12.5″ Section Width
17″ Wheel Rim
Stock to 2 inch lift Lift Needed
$240–$410 Per Tire

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Will 33x12.50R17 fit my truck?

The Jeep and Bronco entry-level flotation 33. Pairs with 17-inch beadlock or aftermarket wheels, gives serious off-road sidewall (5+ inches), and clears a JL Rubicon or JT Gladiator with no lift. The smart-money pick for a daily-driver Wrangler with serious trail bias.

Common fitments

  • Jeep Wrangler JL/JK with stock or 2 inch lift
  • Jeep Gladiator JT with stock or 2 inch lift
  • Ford Bronco (non-Sasquatch) with leveling kit
  • Ford F-150 Raptor (Gen 1) on 17 inch wheels
  • Toyota Tacoma with 17 inch aftermarket wheels and 2 inch lift
  • Older F-250/F-350 Super Duty stock height

On a Tampa Jeep that does Croom WMA or Ocala National Forest weekends and commutes during the week, 33x12.50R17 in a load range C tire is the comfortable, reliable choice. The 5+ inches of sidewall handle Tampa's pothole-rich back roads better than any 18 or 20 inch alternative, and aired down to 14-16 PSI it's a beach-day flotation tire that walks across soft sand without digging.

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Top brands in 33x12.50R17

Names lifted-truck owners actually pick. Live stock from our PartsTech dealer network.

  • BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
  • Toyo Open Country A/T III
  • Falken Wildpeak A/T3W
  • Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T
  • Nitto Ridge Grappler
  • Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT

Tread profiles available in 33x12.50R17

Pick a tread style that matches how you actually drive — daily commute, weekend trails, or full-time mud.

  • All-Terrain (A/T)
  • Hybrid Rugged-Terrain (R/T)
  • Mud-Terrain (M/T)

33x12.50R17 questions, answered straight

The questions we get most often from Tampa truck owners shopping this size.

Will 33x12.50R17 fit a stock Jeep Wrangler JL?
On a JL Rubicon, yes; the Rubicon comes from the factory on 285/70R17 (essentially a 33-inch tire) so a 33x12.50R17 is a near-OE swap with slightly more width. On a JL Sport or Sahara, you'll want a 1.5-2 inch leveling spacer or small lift to clear without rub at full steer. On a Gladiator JT, similar story: Rubicon yes, Sport/Overland with a small lift.
What's better for a Jeep, 33x12.50R17 or 285/70R17?
Both are 33-inch tires. The 285/70R17 is 11.2 inches wide; the 33x12.50R17 is 12.5 inches wide. The 285 looks more tucked and rides slightly smoother on highway. The 33x12.50 looks chunkier, has more contact patch in sand and mud, and handles low-PSI airing-down better. For a daily-driver Jeep with 80 percent street use, 285/70R17. For a daily Jeep that actually wheels every other weekend, 33x12.50R17.
Will 33x12.50R17 fit a Ford Bronco?
On a non-Sasquatch Bronco (any trim other than Sasquatch package), 33x12.50R17 fits with a 1-1.5 inch leveling kit and stock fenders. On a Sasquatch Bronco (which comes on 35x12.50R17 from the factory), 33x12.50R17 is technically a step down in size but still a clean fitment. On a Bronco Raptor, your wheels are 17 inches and the truck is built for 37s; 33s would look very small.
Do I need a regear for 33x12.50R17 on a Jeep?
On a JL Rubicon (4.10 stock gears), no. On a JL Sport or Sahara with 3.45 or 3.73 gears, you can live without regearing on this size. On a JK Sport with 3.21 stock gears, you'll feel sluggish but it's drivable. The 33-inch diameter is small enough that most modern Jeep transmissions and gear ratios handle it without complaint.
How long do 33x12.50R17 tires typically last?
On a daily-driver Jeep, expect 50,000-70,000 miles for an A/T like the Toyo Open Country A/T III or BFG KO2 (which has a 50,000 mile warranty in this size). The Falken Wildpeak A/T3W has a 55,000 mile warranty. Mud-terrains in this size typically deliver 35,000-50,000 miles. Mileage is highly dependent on rotation interval (every 5,000 miles), tire pressure (always check cold), and how often you actually wheel.

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