Glossary / General

33s

13 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

“33s” means the car has big tires. Big tires can help off-road, but they can also make the vehicle feel slower.

Technical Definition

“33s” refers to 33-inch tires, which are larger than stock and typically used for off-road or lifted builds. Bigger tires can improve ground clearance and looks, but they often make a small engine feel even more underpowered.

Hear It Discussed

"...it's got like 33s on it. It's jacked up a little bit. It's green..."
Practical Automotive Advice to Save Money on Car Repairs Were Under The Hood Under The Hood show 26:23

"[2985.6s] [SPEAKER_02]: But now that they're there, have they made the tires for the Powerwagon larger because they were pretty small, they were like 33's. [2996.5s] [SPEAKER_01]: Yeah. [2997.2s]..."
Chevy VS Ford VS Ram! The Future Of Trucks For 2027 And Beyond! | Ep. 329 TFL Talkin' Trucks 49:45

"She's got a big lifted one on 33s and she's got a lowered one. [1838.3s] So the hardbodies always like the, you know, you talk about the"
John Wargo of The Custom Shop Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 30:34