33x10.5x15s...Not Wide Enough??
#1
33x10.5x15s...Not Wide Enough??
So, would running the BFG-All Terrains in the 10.5 width not be wide enough for my off-road adventures? The terrain I would be playing in would be stuff like pismo (sand), hard-packed dirt, fire trails, and a few mudholes during the rainy season. Would I still be ok?
Does anyone have any pics of rangers with the 33x10.5x15 tire? If you could post that would be great, cuz I have yet to see them in person.
Does anyone have any pics of rangers with the 33x10.5x15 tire? If you could post that would be great, cuz I have yet to see them in person.
#3
Originally Posted by Redneckstone
to skinny IMO if your going on sand you want wider so you want 12.5 wide and also BFG A/T arnt the best tire for sand there M/T is better
#4
Originally Posted by black-n-blue
I Dont know man.. i could imagine where you are saying that though, it is the same here, everything is too wet for the a/t's, including sand, they get clogged up real bad. but out west i'd imagine they would work better in that kind of sand. especially for the kind of use he was talking about doing it might be better to go with the a/t. but as far as going with the 10.50 or 12.50. i haven't seen his rig but if he can fit the 12.50 thats what i would go with.
#6
Here are some pics of 33x10.5 MTs. I just ran out and took these so sorry about the glare.
I can get some more if you wanted different angles.
EDIT: I would have gone with 12.50 if I had the money for more lift and wider wheels. But I like the 33x10.5 a lot better than the 31x10.50
I can get some more if you wanted different angles.
EDIT: I would have gone with 12.50 if I had the money for more lift and wider wheels. But I like the 33x10.5 a lot better than the 31x10.50
Last edited by FlounderFX4; 04-03-2007 at 04:20 PM.
#7
the bfg at's will work fine out at pismo if you drive it properly. i've got a set of 31 x 10(.5? <-- i dont member) and i havent gotten stuck since i learned to drive out there except at camp starting up from a stop (sand is really loose there) and once when my suspension limited the speed i could do through this really mini-mini-hill section thing place area...(lol) and i got stuck there.
and just get the wider ones, i think they look better on the bigger tire than a skinny version.
EDIT//
^-- he posted while i was typing. that doesnt look like i last remember it. That doesnt look bad at all.
and just get the wider ones, i think they look better on the bigger tire than a skinny version.
EDIT//
^-- he posted while i was typing. that doesnt look like i last remember it. That doesnt look bad at all.
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#10
i tried the 33x12.50s on mine stock, w/o lift and the only thing stoppin me was the fender flares, but on ur year they might not stick out as much. so i would say get em and see if you can run em, if not, wait til the b/l.
and dont get me wrong, i love the m/t's. they look so much better and would perform better off road. but you had mentioned the a/t's. and i've had them before, thats the reason i commented on it.
and dont get me wrong, i love the m/t's. they look so much better and would perform better off road. but you had mentioned the a/t's. and i've had them before, thats the reason i commented on it.
#11
without a lift i WOULD NOT run 12.5s.... and yes the 10.5s will work just fine for everyting. I was out at pismo 2+ times a month last year and my BFGs did very well, along with the 50+ other off-road trips the last set of tires saw. Just bought my second set of BFGs actually, still havent found a better tire on the market
EDIT: ofcourse the 12.5s will do a bit better but [for example] Ryan (Livin Loud) came up to visit a couple times last year. He has 33x12.5 BFGs and when we went to Pismo i did just as well as him with my ~32x10.8s[275/70r16]
EDIT: ofcourse the 12.5s will do a bit better but [for example] Ryan (Livin Loud) came up to visit a couple times last year. He has 33x12.5 BFGs and when we went to Pismo i did just as well as him with my ~32x10.8s[275/70r16]
#12
#13
im gonna assume that you have a 2x4 as i didnt check your sig, sorry, airing down a bunch really helps, but beyond that... its just keeping your momentum and staying out of bowls. and having someone with a 4x4 just in case =)
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so i saw that you have a 4x4. you shouldnt have very much difficulty, but i imagine that the same rules still apply. Though, i must admit that i've never driven a 4x4 offroad for any sort of extended period of time
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so i saw that you have a 4x4. you shouldnt have very much difficulty, but i imagine that the same rules still apply. Though, i must admit that i've never driven a 4x4 offroad for any sort of extended period of time
#14
Originally Posted by Drayke
im gonna assume that you have a 2x4 as i didnt check your sig, sorry, airing down a bunch really helps, but beyond that... its just keeping your momentum and staying out of bowls. and having someone with a 4x4 just in case =)
edit//
so i saw that you have a 4x4. you shouldnt have very much difficulty, but i imagine that the same rules still apply. Though, i must admit that i've never driven a 4x4 offroad for any sort of extended period of time
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so i saw that you have a 4x4. you shouldnt have very much difficulty, but i imagine that the same rules still apply. Though, i must admit that i've never driven a 4x4 offroad for any sort of extended period of time
#16
i've had AT's and MT's in the sand, my at's were 31x11.50x15 and everytime i went through i just felt myself sinkin and spinnin (im 2wd also), now my buckshot's have been through the sand (35x12.50x16) never had a problem very little to no spinning.. felt comfortable with em (maybe to comfortable lol)
#17
BigRed....
your terrain and use is very similar to mine. You'll be fine with either tire, be it the AT or MT. You'll also be fine with the 10.50 for now. Just remember to air down a little in sand.
Seems most on here are more for the aesthetic look of a tire over the overall practicality of it. A 10.50 will do you fine; it's a cheaper tire and a lighter tire than a 12.50. This equates to not hurting you as much in the wallet both for tires and for when you start getting suspension wear and tear sooner by running a larger tire without compensating elsewhere. Again, YOU'LL BE FINE WITH RUNNING A 10.50 TIRE. I've had NO ISSUES running either 31x10.50x15 BFG ATs or my 33x10.50x15 BFG MTs in terrain you mention.
Remember, the tool is only as good as the person's knowledge using it.
EDIT:
Pic of my 33x10.50x15 BFG MTs...
your terrain and use is very similar to mine. You'll be fine with either tire, be it the AT or MT. You'll also be fine with the 10.50 for now. Just remember to air down a little in sand.
Seems most on here are more for the aesthetic look of a tire over the overall practicality of it. A 10.50 will do you fine; it's a cheaper tire and a lighter tire than a 12.50. This equates to not hurting you as much in the wallet both for tires and for when you start getting suspension wear and tear sooner by running a larger tire without compensating elsewhere. Again, YOU'LL BE FINE WITH RUNNING A 10.50 TIRE. I've had NO ISSUES running either 31x10.50x15 BFG ATs or my 33x10.50x15 BFG MTs in terrain you mention.
Remember, the tool is only as good as the person's knowledge using it.
EDIT:
Pic of my 33x10.50x15 BFG MTs...
Last edited by Lefty04LevelII; 04-03-2007 at 11:09 PM.
#18
Originally Posted by red_fx2
i've had AT's and MT's in the sand, my at's were 31x11.50x15 and everytime i went through i just felt myself sinkin and spinnin (im 2wd also), now my buckshot's have been through the sand (35x12.50x16) never had a problem very little to no spinning.. felt comfortable with em (maybe to comfortable lol)
I had 33x12.5 bfg at's, and now I have MT's.
The a/t's do nice in sand/clay, but they clog up way way to easy. They keep you from sinking though.
The mt's go straight to china. I'm 2wd locked and all they do is dig, which is good and also bad. Helps me out in places w/ a bottom, but kills me when there isn't a bottom.
If I had 4wd, I would say MT's are better for sand, but b/c I don't, A/T's definetly win, from experience. The at's just don't dig half as hard, and you still gain foward momentum.
#23
Great thing about the BFG All Terrain T/A's is that they can be aired down to 5psi without poping the bead.....giving to maximum crawl ability. I prefer the All Terrains because they have a greater wear life and they're rated for snow.
Here's some mumbo jumbo for ya'll.
BFG All Terrain T/A's:
* Maximizes "aired down" traction and steering control in deep dirt, mud and sand while enhancing aggressive appearance.
* Provides better wet handling, minimises hydroplaning
* Increased tread life and enhanced resistance to irregular wear and better traction
* All-terrain tread design with interlocking tread elements and improved siping maximizes traction and handling on- and off-road
* Biting edges for improved traction, greater gravel wear resistance and decreased stone retention
* Exceptional bruise resistance under the tread and in the sidewall
* Two full-width steel belts provide a stiffer tread area for improved steering response and better cornering control. Also delivers excellent puncture and bruise resistance
* Rim protector helps protect wheel from off-road hazards
* Meets the RAC snow traction performance requirements
BFG Mud-Terrain T/A's
* DiggerLugz™ and tread-clearing shoulder void bars maximize traction and steering control in deep dirt, mud and sand
* Rim protector features improved wheel and tire protection from off-road hazards, especially during aired down situations
* Improved high-void tread design with larger footprint, interlocking tread elements, and advanced compounding
* Incredible rock-climbing and slick surface traction
* Dual tread radius
* Computer optimized tread design for reduced road noise
* TriGard™ construction -- 3-ply polyester carcass for exceptional bruise resistance under the tread and in the sidewall
* Single strand beads on all dimensions for improved ride smoothness and tire uniformity
Here's some mumbo jumbo for ya'll.
BFG All Terrain T/A's:
* Maximizes "aired down" traction and steering control in deep dirt, mud and sand while enhancing aggressive appearance.
* Provides better wet handling, minimises hydroplaning
* Increased tread life and enhanced resistance to irregular wear and better traction
* All-terrain tread design with interlocking tread elements and improved siping maximizes traction and handling on- and off-road
* Biting edges for improved traction, greater gravel wear resistance and decreased stone retention
* Exceptional bruise resistance under the tread and in the sidewall
* Two full-width steel belts provide a stiffer tread area for improved steering response and better cornering control. Also delivers excellent puncture and bruise resistance
* Rim protector helps protect wheel from off-road hazards
* Meets the RAC snow traction performance requirements
BFG Mud-Terrain T/A's
* DiggerLugz™ and tread-clearing shoulder void bars maximize traction and steering control in deep dirt, mud and sand
* Rim protector features improved wheel and tire protection from off-road hazards, especially during aired down situations
* Improved high-void tread design with larger footprint, interlocking tread elements, and advanced compounding
* Incredible rock-climbing and slick surface traction
* Dual tread radius
* Computer optimized tread design for reduced road noise
* TriGard™ construction -- 3-ply polyester carcass for exceptional bruise resistance under the tread and in the sidewall
* Single strand beads on all dimensions for improved ride smoothness and tire uniformity
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