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wheels/tire combo

Postby Spencer » Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:26 pm

I am looking to purchase some new 17"-18" black wheels and 33" tires for my 1500 sierra. I really like the MT/R's with kevlar, any personal reviews or info in the tire or other products I should check out would be appreciated.
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Postby Grumpy » Wed Oct 06, 2010 8:15 am

Not sure how you intend to use your rig, but if you're planning on any serious work, stay with a wheel/tire that will give you enough sidewall flex to grab onto things. 33's on the size you're thinking on makes for a pretty short sidewall, thus limited flex. Ride quality may suffer as well. You want the vehicle to work with the terrain, not fight it. You have enough of a handicap with a full size as it is! Don't make it worse. Personally, price being no object, I'd use these:


LT315/75R16 121Q BSL 8.0 - 10.0 8.50 12.3 34.8 3,195 @ 50


Almost 35" tall on an 8.5" rim, and good section width. Likely at least a "D" rating, but on a 5,000lb plus rig you'll still get good sidewall flex and flotation at around 8psi.
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Postby CopenhagenCowboy » Wed Oct 06, 2010 1:22 pm

Straight axle that thing, jack it up and get some 40 inch boggers on black steel 15s. :)
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Postby Grumpy » Wed Oct 06, 2010 1:42 pm

:roll:
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-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.

-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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Postby Spencer » Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:24 pm

If I had the funding i would, but for now i gotta work with what I got. 8)
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Postby White trash » Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:54 pm

James is selling 35" mtr's on 17's for CHEAP right here.... Trim the fenders a bit and go go gadget. :D
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Postby Chrispy » Thu Oct 07, 2010 9:12 pm

i have a set of super swamper tsl sx 38x12.50x15 on 15x10 steel wheels that will bolt right on. 1200.00 there yours :D
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Postby Lud » Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:15 pm

I have those tires in a 35" flavor and love em.
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