No mods yet; looking for tire and lift advice

I have 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara which has had NO modifications to date. (It has been perfect all these years) But, now I am ready to change it up! The first thing I need to know is: what is the largest rim/tire I can install w/o a lift kit???

 

@Jeepurs Welcome from Oklahoma.
Without cutting the fenders and such I believe you can run a 33" tall tire, the width you can run will depend on if you are running a stock wheel or an aftermarket wheel as the stock wheels run quite a bit of backspacing.
With some cutting you can run a 35" tire, with some good high clearance fenders you may even be able to run 37"s....at least from what I have read. I am sure some real JK owners will pop in and advise.

 

Thanks for the info! I am still wrestling with maybe getting a lift. Just not sure which way to go.

 

With a stock suspension, flat fenders and a wheel that has a minimum 4.5 inch back space, you can roll 35 inch tires. You could also put a 33 inch tire on the stock suspension, flares and wheels but you might have to do a little bit of wheel well liner trimming depending on how wide of a tire you get. When at full turn I've heard that some folks get some rubbing on the wheel well liners. No big deal.

 

Welcome! Stock JKs can run 33s easily. Use quality wheel spacers if there is any tire rub on the wheel wells or frame. If you're trying to stick to a budget or just want to upgrade in steps. Teraflex for example markets a budget boost lift kit or a well regarded 2.5" lift that you can build upon.

 

Welcome from Florida!

Check out this thread as well. Some good advice in there too.

https://www.jeeps.net/threads/need-some-help-with-tires-and-rims.2732/