tire width ???
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i don't have either, but if i were i had to choose, here's what i can think of terrain where you'd want one over the other
also you want to factor in cost, especially if you'll need new rims for the wider tires. and do you have the room to fit the wide tires (consider both rubbing while turning, and if your state allows tires to stick out past the body)
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narrow wide wet x packed snow/ice x deep snow x mud x weight x looks x(my opinion)
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Originally Posted by shiftless89
did you go with the 33x10.5 or 33x12.5 and why?
Eventually, I'm just going to get 16" rims and 285's, The 10.50's work great though, I've been able to go in a little bit of everything, from sand to rocks to mud, only complaint has to do with the tread of the tire (don't wear very evenly), not the width.
It seems to me that the tires are less "flat" on the tread surface than a 12.50, making them wear in the center more readily.
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Originally Posted by jimabena74
this is very vague
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Mike I just put on some 33x10.50 tires. I went with a skinny tire to avoid rubbing issues. A wider contact patch is better,but I'm running minimal lift. If you want to look at them I'll be at the bbq on sat. Jacque
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I run 33x10.50s on stock 15x6 rims and find it is a very nice combination. Gives the similar benefits of a 12.50 tire on an 8" rim. Easier to fit under the truck, no need for new wheels, less weight and rolling resistance on the road. Main drawback is that it is not quite as stable in off-camber situations, skinny wheel/tire combo seems to have less sidewall stiffness.
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mastacox,
Do you have pictures of your "Custom dented skid plates"? I'm looking to make some custom skids and wanted to get some ideas.
Thanks,
Do you have pictures of your "Custom dented skid plates"? I'm looking to make some custom skids and wanted to get some ideas.
Thanks,
Step 2) Hide this rock behind a bush so you can't see it.
Step 3) Drive over bush, thereby hitting rock.
Step 4) Admire destruction
A perfect way to custom dent your skid plates, AND dent your exhaust beyond repair, creating an opoortunity to buy a high flow cat and flowmaster muffler
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i went with 33x10.50s on stock rims. i entirely agree with mike_d's table above and what roger said above. i don't do much wheeling in mud or deep snow. it's typically dry trail with some on-road packed snow and ice for me. for looks, i definitely wish i had gone with 12.50s but the cost of new wheels was something i simply couldn't do, even if the price of tires wasn't all that different. i think my 10.50s make the truck look too narrow overall, but oh well. roger's point is well put: with the narrower vehicle stance, you'll not be as stable, so be careful.
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Went with the 12.5's because they came with the rims, and the tire shop stated they would never work. So I just "had to" put them on, maybe not the most practical for a nonlifted runner but they do look sweet.
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skinny tires cut through mud better -- look at the mud draggers, most run Q78(35x11) TSLs.
i'm probably going to go with a 12.5 wide tire next time around, as a lot of my fishing spots are sandy and pizza cutters aren't much fun in the sand.
i'm probably going to go with a 12.5 wide tire next time around, as a lot of my fishing spots are sandy and pizza cutters aren't much fun in the sand.
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Originally Posted by mastacox
Step 1) Find a big rock that will hold up you rig if you drive over it.
Step 2) Hide this rock behind a bush so you can't see it.
Step 3) Drive over bush, thereby hitting rock.
Step 4) Admire destruction
A perfect way to custom dent your skid plates, AND dent your exhaust beyond repair, creating an opoortunity to buy a high flow cat and flowmaster muffler
Step 2) Hide this rock behind a bush so you can't see it.
Step 3) Drive over bush, thereby hitting rock.
Step 4) Admire destruction
A perfect way to custom dent your skid plates, AND dent your exhaust beyond repair, creating an opoortunity to buy a high flow cat and flowmaster muffler
Later.
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Originally Posted by GodwinAustin
go with the 9.5s!
if you look around at any serious expedition vehicle they will have large, narrow tires...you should too!
if you look around at any serious expedition vehicle they will have large, narrow tires...you should too!
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Has anyone thought about rolling resistance? I think itīs much better with narrow tire, it means better mpg. And all kind of stress depending of wide tires is lower; joints, bearings etc.
I love 33x10.50R15s. I donīt know why nobody NOT sell them in Europe (BfG AT) any more, MT is the only one in this size. I need new tires after this year.
I love 33x10.50R15s. I donīt know why nobody NOT sell them in Europe (BfG AT) any more, MT is the only one in this size. I need new tires after this year.
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