33x12.5/15 or 33x10.5/15??
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33x12.5/15 or 33x10.5/15??
Ok this might seem like a really dumb question, but what benefit is a twelve inch wide tire over a ten inch wide tire? I am contemplating going 10's just for the added clearance..
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Well, there's a lot of variables, but I have 34x10.5 LTB's and have found when it's totally flexed out, they tuck up into the front fenders well. I know the 12.5's would hit the flares.
I would like a set of 33x12.5 AT's for the street though.
Just depends what you want to do with it and what you have for wheels, too.
I would like a set of 33x12.5 AT's for the street though.
Just depends what you want to do with it and what you have for wheels, too.
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Depending on what you are using them for (I have 31/11.5/15's) that are REAL wide on my 12x15 rims for the beach driving I do. The tires enable me to wheel on the beach and trails without letting air out. I just drive straight on while everyone else "air's down"...Tj
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i just got some 33x12.5s and i love the look of the wider tire, and seems to me like the more surface area would help with traction, but, as mentioned would probly put more stress...
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Yeah I am leaning towards the 10.5's as well... I like the look of the wider tire better but as some of you mentioned I think the narrower one will give me more clearance on full lock turns and will tuck in the fenders better..
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i run 10.5's and i love them I have had no issues with them. x100 on the less stress thing and they do luck up nicely even with 4" backspacing. They still look really awesome too.
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