Glossary / General

33s

10 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

"So my dad being a Dodge guy, my first truck was supposed to be a 98 Ram 1500. It was had the 5.2 and it was maroon single cab long box four wheel drive on 33s. It was a pretty sweet looking truck."
He put a Duramax in a ‘98 Sierra! The Diesel Podcast 48:44