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03-07-2008, 06:41 AM
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Dang, I miss a lot when I don't post around here for awhile... Well, at least a lot of pissing contests 
A few months ago I went from my 31x10.50 BFG ATs to the same thing in a 33x10.50. I went and ran the same trails I did on the 31s and was thoroughly impressed with the increased capability. Plus, I don't like lift and all I had to do to fit the 33s is hammer the pinch weld and trim the inner liners a bit. That's worth it to me to give up the "look" of the 12.50s, plus the increased steering component life like Issac talked about. Personally, I like the look of the skinnies but to each his own.. EDIT: I'm running the 15x7" Taco alloys and in the wheeling pics below I was at 15 PSI. I got a little bit of a leak when I was hanging a hard right dropping into a creekbed but other than than that they did great.
A few months ago I went from my 31x10.50 BFG ATs to the same thing in a 33x10.50. I went and ran the same trails I did on the 31s and was thoroughly impressed with the increased capability. Plus, I don't like lift and all I had to do to fit the 33s is hammer the pinch weld and trim the inner liners a bit. That's worth it to me to give up the "look" of the 12.50s, plus the increased steering component life like Issac talked about. Personally, I like the look of the skinnies but to each his own.. EDIT: I'm running the 15x7" Taco alloys and in the wheeling pics below I was at 15 PSI. I got a little bit of a leak when I was hanging a hard right dropping into a creekbed but other than than that they did great.
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03-07-2008, 07:49 AM
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I think it might depend on the area of the country you look for them in (unless you order from a manufacturer). The local shops around here just flat said "No" to everything but the BFG's in 33x10.5 but that's because they can get them from Little Rock (state capitol, more stuff there) in one of the twice daily runs.
I can't even get Yokohama Geolander M/T's of any size, even from the Yokohama dealers around here without going out of state.
I can't even get Yokohama Geolander M/T's of any size, even from the Yokohama dealers around here without going out of state.
03-07-2008, 08:04 AM
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Mine are Dunlop Radial Rover RVXT, 33x10.50-15
As Isaac mentioned, there are several Superswamper models available in 33x10.50. Also, I think a couple of the Maxxis tires are availble in either 33x10.50 or 33x9.50, but not sure.
If you go to a 16" rim, your options open a little with the 255/85-16, most notably, the Trxus MT is available in that size.
As Isaac mentioned, there are several Superswamper models available in 33x10.50. Also, I think a couple of the Maxxis tires are availble in either 33x10.50 or 33x9.50, but not sure.
If you go to a 16" rim, your options open a little with the 255/85-16, most notably, the Trxus MT is available in that size.
03-07-2008, 08:30 AM
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I think it might depend on the area of the country you look for them in (unless you order from a manufacturer). The local shops around here just flat said "No" to everything but the BFG's in 33x10.5 but that's because they can get them from Little Rock (state capitol, more stuff there) in one of the twice daily runs.
I can't even get Yokohama Geolander M/T's of any size, even from the Yokohama dealers around here without going out of state.
I can't even get Yokohama Geolander M/T's of any size, even from the Yokohama dealers around here without going out of state.
03-07-2008, 09:51 AM
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The best "deals" I've seen put the prices higher than what I can get locally once you count in the shipping. I asked my local tire shop about online orders & they said they would & they usually don't get charged shipping but it depends on the e-tailer.
Got any particular places in mind? I tried tire rack but that's a no go, to expensive after shipping & no difference for the dealer.
Got any particular places in mind? I tried tire rack but that's a no go, to expensive after shipping & no difference for the dealer.
03-08-2008, 07:31 AM
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03-08-2008, 01:14 PM
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When my Nokian 31x10.5s wear down, I think I might go for 33x9.5 or if i can't regear, then 30x9.5 BFG ATs. I think that the complaints about BFG ATs hydroplaning probably are from people who have wider tires. Skinny tires don't hydroplane as easily obviously. Here in BC that's a big issue.
