Tyres (again)

[dieselboy]

I got a quote for the 31" x 12.5" BFG tyre for 15" rim earlier. The shop wants arounf £190 per tyre. So, Dont think I'll be getting those then.
Considering I'll be doing a 3" lift, Would it be worth going for the 33" as they are cheaper / easier to get hold of?

Ideally, I didnt want to gear up the truck. The only other option is going for the 10.5" wide tyres which is what I have already.

[TOYOTATONY]

I got a quote for the 31" x 12.5" BFG tyre for 15" rim earlier. The shop wants arounf £190 per tyre. So, Dont think I'll be getting those then.
Considering I'll be doing a 3" lift, Would it be worth going for the 33" as they are cheaper / easier to get hold of?

Ideally, I didnt want to gear up the truck. The only other option is going for the 10.5" wide tyres which is what I have already.

I've stayed with the 31x10.5x15 on mine & fitted spacers. Looks the bizz!
If you put larger diameter tyres on, won't you lose some of the 3" lift effect?

[lord_flashart]

Your problem is the width, 31x10.5s are easy to find and then again 33x12.5s but most companies either don't make or make very few 31x12.5 therefore pushing the price up.

I fitted Pajero wheels which has widened the wheels nicely without needing spacers. 33x12.5s are next when the 31s are worn out.

In most cases you are OK without re-gearing. I spent ages annoying people about it on the forum and it turns out most people don't re-gear if they aren't doing loads of off roading. What's your current ratio?


Thanks,

Ray.

[wishbone]

What about 32 x 11.5 as a compromise ? Should fit well with a 3" lift .

[dieselboy]

I have the spacers fitted already. This brings the rubber out to be in line with the arches.
The reason I wanted the 31x12.5 is that there is another surf around here with a LA Supertrux lift kit and he has those BFG tyres. They look the nuts. The truck sits very nice. Although they're fitted to the standard Surf rims (7" wide I think).

I think I need to see someone with 33" tyres to help me make my mind up. Can anyone post pics of your truck with 33"'s?

I don't go on road or off road that much. I use the truck usually friday night and saturday. The other days it's parked up, unless we go out off road.
I don't want to spend a lot of money then regret it in the long run :/

Regarding a 3" lift and 33" tyres - The 33" 's would make the truck sit around an inch higher, but they would appear to take an inch out of the distance between the rubber and the arch. I thought about this earlier

[dieselboy]

What about 32 x 11.5 as a compromise ? Should fit well with a 3" lift .

I'll have to get a price. This could be the way forward.
Cheers

[Growler]

I think I need to see someone with 33" tyres to help me make my mind up. Can anyone post pics of your truck with 33"'s?

Here you go 33's with a 4" lift

[Nick V]

Never seen a 31x12.5x15 listed! I tried to get a price for 32x11.5x15 and that was had enough! Often you may find a manufacurer produces a tyre but it may not be supplied in the UK. If it is you may have to pay a silly price!!!

Cheers, Nick

[jeff.fn02jwa]

Never seen a 31x12.5x15 listed! I tried to get a price for 32x11.5x15 and that was had enough! Often you may find a manufacurer produces a tyre but it may not be supplied in the UK. If it is you may have to pay a silly price!!!

Cheers, Nick

go to www.camskils.co.uk but it is the end April or the may start before they are getting a container load in the price that i got was for komko's

33x12.5x15 £414.75 for 5

31x12.5x15 £369.75 for 5

and the tyre ref is kl71mt for the two of them

[wishbone]

32" Hancocks at Camskill.

[dieselboy]

Did you mean kumo's ?
Thanks for the link!

[Nick V]

go to www.camskils.co.uk but it is the end April or the may start before they are getting a container load in the price that i got was for komko's

33x12.5x15 £414.75 for 5

31x12.5x15 £369.75 for 5

and the tyre ref is kl71mt for the two of them

Where are the 31x12.5x15 tyres? Maybe I can't see for looking!!

Cheers, Nick