friggin A these things are big...

jacksonpt · 05-13-2004, 09:20 AM

well, 3 of my 4 tires arrived today - the other one should be here tomorrow. Took a break from work and went home to check them out. THEY ARE FRIGGIN HUGE! All of a sudden I'm much more concerned about fitting/rubbing than I was a few hours ago. Here are some preliminary pics (click for bigger images)...

And a very rough comparison to my 32/11.5-15 Dueler ATs

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lee · 05-13-2004, 09:22 AM

those totally look like they will rub... id be worried to.

but im also ignorant when it comes to this!

lee · 05-13-2004, 09:23 AM

nice tires by the way

waskillywabbit · 05-13-2004, 09:25 AM

So you'll rub, you'll look dang good doing it! Those puppies are beefy! Looking good Jackson! If worse comes to worse just trim back the back edge of the front fenders a tad like schaefer did to fit 35s. The rear won't be a problem I imagine at all.

I'd go with the 2" RB body lift to get the max width of the tire up out the wheel well more too. That extra inch will make a lot of difference in that regard IMO.

shazaam · 05-13-2004, 09:28 AM

gotta trim the TJM ... but it will look awesome

BajaRunner · 05-13-2004, 09:30 AM

So those will fit w/o any more lift?

Are you going to put on a body lift or anythign...those things are huge!

Don't you just have OME all-around? What is the size of those new tires?

jacksonpt · 05-13-2004, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC4Runner

So those will fit w/o any more lift?

Are you going to put on a body lift or anythign...those things are huge!

Don't you just have OME all-around? What is the size of those new tires?

Well... I can mount them on the rims then I should be able to just barely squeeze them on without any problems. But as soon as I hit a bump or turn, they'll rub like me watching a brittany spears video! I need new upper a-arms and a body lift, plus some quality time with a big friggin hammer to eliminate all the rubbing.

waskillywabbit · 05-13-2004, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksonpt

Well... I can mount them on the rims then I should be able to just barely squeeze them on without any problems. But as soon as I hit a bump or turn, they'll rub like me watching a brittany spears video! I need new upper a-arms and a body lift, plus some quality time with a big friggin hammer to eliminate all the rubbing.

Those will change the whole appearance of your rig dude, not that it didn't look awesome already!

Take a grinder to those pinch welds and just get them flush and then weld it back up rather than using the "mer". But when you use your grinder, wear some safety glasses unlike a certain for now one eyed idiot I know...

Mikronized · 05-13-2004, 11:39 AM

are those 33x12.50x15?

Ken · 05-13-2004, 11:55 AM

can't wait to see them mounted

Churnd · 05-13-2004, 12:42 PM

I love those tires. What size?

alltheway · 05-13-2004, 12:48 PM

I have a set of 31" 10.5 pirelli scorpion AT and I rub only when going over huge ruts fast. When I'm wheeling, though I have never rubbed.

jacksonpt · 05-13-2004, 02:21 PM

To everyone who has asked about size...

33/12.5-15s... and they are every bit of 33"

alltheway · 05-13-2004, 02:27 PM

those things are never going to fit unless you have a body lift. A 2 inch lift isn't that much.

Gene · 05-13-2004, 02:52 PM

I run 33x12.50x15 BFG/MT with about 2.5" of suspension lift and yeah, they rub like hell on sharp turns and full compression, but I only have to suffer until I get my 6" Trailmaster installed!!!

RTdawgs · 05-13-2004, 03:11 PM

its not going to be that bad. i love how everyone is saying its going to be so bad and no one is running 33x1250s except Gene!

trim here, grind there, and youre good to go!

they wont be as tall when the vehicle's weight is sitting on them. also, a 33 MT always looks taller than a 33 AT, so add that into your equation.

mount em, fit em, wheel em.

RTdawgs · 05-13-2004, 03:13 PM

oh, my vote is for nothing more than a 1.5" body lift...anymore and you might not like the gap in the front and in your sliders. my 1" body lift made a 1/2" gap FYI.

jacksonpt · 05-13-2004, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RTdawgs

oh, my vote is for nothing more than a 1.5" body lift...anymore and you might not like the gap in the front and in your sliders. my 1" body lift made a 1/2" gap FYI.

Yea... I'm really hoping a 1" BL will be enough. When I have a chance, I'm going to get one mounted on my spare rim and do a test fit and see how bad the rubbing is.

jacksonpt · 05-13-2004, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTdawgs

its not going to be that bad. i love how everyone is saying its going to be so bad and no one is running 33x1250s except Gene!

Yea... I'm not all that worried about it. The apparent size difference was kind of shocking at first... but once it settled in and I got looking at them and the clearance I have now, I don't think it's going to be that big of a deal.

I want to get the ATS arms and get them mounted... then go down to my Dad's. He's got a bunch of land, and a spot where I can really flex out. It would be a good chance for me to play around and see exactly where and when I rub. This picture was taken at one of those spots...

Scofco · 05-13-2004, 03:42 PM

Holy crap those are going to look awesome!

05-13-2004, 09:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Banned Vendor Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 26,699	Look awesome So you'll rub, you'll look dang good doing it! Those puppies are beefy! Looking good Jackson! If worse comes to worse just trim back the back edge of the front fenders a tad like schaefer did to fit 35s. The rear won't be a problem I imagine at all. I'd go with the 2" RB body lift to get the max width of the tire up out the wheel well more too. That extra inch will make a lot of difference in that regard IMO. Last edited by waskillywabbit; 05-13-2004 at 09:33 AM.

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shazaam Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,021	gotta trim the TJM ... but it will look awesome __________________ The artist formerly known as sdastg1

05-13-2004, 09:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
BajaRunner Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 7,098	So those will fit w/o any more lift? Are you going to put on a body lift or anythign...those things are huge! Don't you just have OME all-around? What is the size of those new tires? __________________ 1997 4x4 Limited 4Runner 3.4L - ARB Tacoma Bumper, Icon's, OME 890's, FZJ-80 Wheels, E-Locker, 285/75/R16 BFG KO's. 1996 4x4 3.4L SR5 4Runner -- SOLD *6" IFS lift Front: Tundra TRD Coils/Bilstein 5125 * Rear: FJ80 Shocks/Coils * ARB Bull Bar + Warn M8000 * 35" MTR's * HID's * OBA * E-locked!**

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Mikronized Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 604	are those 33x12.50x15? __________________ '94 4runner : soon-ish to be V8'd, SAS'd, lock'd and bumper'd '04 Xcab Tacoma 4x4 TRD : Stock

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Churnd Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 4,087	I love those tires. What size? __________________ -Chris If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. Click here to search! My Website

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lee Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,731	those totally look like they will rub... id be worried to. but im also ignorant when it comes to this!

05-13-2004, 09:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,731	nice tires by the way

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Ken Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kirkland-ish, WA Posts: 185	can't wait to see them mounted

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alltheway Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 86	I have a set of 31" 10.5 pirelli scorpion AT and I rub only when going over huge ruts fast. When I'm wheeling, though I have never rubbed. __________________ 1997 4Runner SR5 5spd 33 x 10.5 x 15 BFG Mud Terrain 3" Tuff Country Lift Magnaflow Exaust K&N Gen2 Cold Air Intake Pioneer DEH-P5500P 2 12" Pioneer Subs 1100 Watt Sony Amp "I understand the Jeep thing, thats why I drive a Toyota!"

05-13-2004, 02:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
jacksonpt Senior Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: May 2002 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 2,752	To everyone who has asked about size... 33/12.5-15s... and they are every bit of 33" __________________ Jackson - My Site 96 SR5 4x4 - 33" MTs, open diffs, and 3.90s - LET'S ROCK! My runner has bee traded in sniff on an 06 SR5 long bed d-cab Tacoma. The tacoma is nice, but... sniff ... I'll update my site when I'm done grieving.

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alltheway Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 86	those things are never going to fit unless you have a body lift. A 2 inch lift isn't that much. __________________ 1997 4Runner SR5 5spd 33 x 10.5 x 15 BFG Mud Terrain 3" Tuff Country Lift Magnaflow Exaust K&N Gen2 Cold Air Intake Pioneer DEH-P5500P 2 12" Pioneer Subs 1100 Watt Sony Amp "I understand the Jeep thing, thats why I drive a Toyota!"

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Gene Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pocatello, ID Posts: 725	I run 33x12.50x15 BFG/MT with about 2.5" of suspension lift and yeah, they rub like hell on sharp turns and full compression, but I only have to suffer until I get my 6" Trailmaster installed!!! __________________ DREAD 2004 TRD SR5 Double-cab Tacoma Toyo Open Country M/T 265/75/16 Fabtech 3.5" lift Snugtop XTR Shell http://www.wattora.com http://www.genehobbs.com

05-13-2004, 03:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
RTdawgs Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,068	its not going to be that bad. i love how everyone is saying its going to be so bad and no one is running 33x1250s except Gene! trim here, grind there, and youre good to go! they wont be as tall when the vehicle's weight is sitting on them. also, a 33 MT always looks taller than a 33 AT, so add that into your equation. mount em, fit em, wheel em. __________________ 2011 Land Cruiser 2008 4Runner (Sold) 2000 4Runner (Sold)

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RTdawgs Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,068	oh, my vote is for nothing more than a 1.5" body lift...anymore and you might not like the gap in the front and in your sliders. my 1" body lift made a 1/2" gap FYI. __________________ 2011 Land Cruiser 2008 4Runner (Sold) 2000 4Runner (Sold)

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