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: Whats the smallest 35" tire or largest 33" tire? Basically a 34" tire


lynx
12-27-2008, 10:37 AM
Who makes any of these tires. I want to lift my LMM and 35's are just to much and 33's just seem to small. Its a daily driver and would like something in the 34" range. I know this is a odd size, but are there any small 35" tires. Basically, like the Hummer H2 BFG's. This is similar to the size I would like. I may lean towards these but would rather run a more aggresive tire. Any mud tires similar to this size?

Does the Kumho 35" tires like this? They seem to run small in the bigger sizes. I like the look of the dick cepek mud country' as well. Thanks.

I need a tire that will handle good in the ice and snow and some occasional light mud. Just for hunting and camping.

Thanks.

capflya
12-27-2008, 10:39 AM
Toyo has a 285/75/17 in their MT and I think it's like 33.5 or something... Cooper has 295/70/17's that are 33.45" (my next tire...) I know they're out there just look for a 285/75/17 or a 295/70/17 and it should be close, depending on the size of rim you mount it on...

justinp95
12-27-2008, 03:39 PM
BFGs run small...

CrazyMan
12-27-2008, 04:00 PM
nitto makes a 305/70/17 and goodyear makes the same in mtrs, which i had before, and they were 34" tall and i had over 45k miles on them too

varty yo
12-27-2008, 04:24 PM
toyo's run small also. 35's will measure 34.5 or a little smaller

D-nAsTy-MaX
12-27-2008, 05:19 PM
this is exactly wat im lookin for i currently run 33 12 50 toyo mts on 18 by 10 mickeys with only level keys andno rub ever!!! look too small i want 35's but wondered if they were true to size!! i lookin at bfg km2 and khumo road venture mt!! also have 1 1/4 inch rear blocks never installed!! thinkin of cuttin off droop stop beneath uca and lowerin it 3/4 to 1 inch so i can put in rear blocks achieve more front lift to be level and better ride

Jason Duramax
12-27-2008, 05:57 PM
If you're up for them, Super Swamper makes a 34" LTB, they're cheap and skinny enough for a stock rim...but they are a bias ply. I had a set of 33" LTB's on my Jeep, but they are probably a little rough for a daily driver.

DMAX Will
12-27-2008, 06:03 PM
Try a 315/70 BFG At..those should be bigger than a 33 but smaller than a 35

lynx
12-28-2008, 08:29 AM
Thanks guys. Yeah its hard to figure out the actual sizes.

I like the BFG's in the 315 but want an 18"rim otherwise they would be it. Who knows still may have to go with them.

Thanks guys for the other suggestions I will look into them.

Varty - I ran toyo's and they didn't run small at all. They actually ran larger than advertised. I haven't seen them run small, unless your talking about the AT, I ran the MT's before.

I would like to stay away from the swampers. It will be for a everyday driver, plus I like my tires a little wider. I will not be using teh stock rims. Thanks for the info though.

01Duramax6spd
12-28-2008, 10:14 AM
In my experience Toyo M/T's run pretty accurate according to size. You can get Swamper Trxus in 34"s.

Arctic_CatF6
12-28-2008, 11:50 AM
i run interco thornbirds (radials) not the bias ply and love them, on my 6" lift they look small and i believe they measure 34.5 but i could be wrong?

Ranger22
12-29-2008, 10:59 PM
Thanks guys. Yeah its hard to figure out the actual sizes.

I like the BFG's in the 315 but want an 18"rim otherwise they would be it. Who knows still may have to go with them.

Thanks guys for the other suggestions I will look into them.

Varty - I ran toyo's and they didn't run small at all. They actually ran larger than advertised. I haven't seen them run small, unless your talking about the AT, I ran the MT's before.

I would like to stay away from the swampers. It will be for a everyday driver, plus I like my tires a little wider. I will not be using teh stock rims. Thanks for the info though.

Have you looked at the BFG website? They have a 305/65/18 that is exactly what you want!

D-nAsTy-MaX
12-30-2008, 02:49 AM
what is measurement of this 305 65 18 is that km2 or at

lynx
12-30-2008, 07:40 AM
Thanks, Yes I have looked at the website and saw those and I am leaning heavily towards them actually.

Are theer any other tire manufactures that "actual" sizes frun close to these.

There is no tire measuring standard so every company measures them differntly. Thats whay you get a wide range of actual sizes. Some measure from the tread, others from the tire itself w/o including teh tread.

Thanks again.

bobd
01-01-2009, 10:27 PM
I'm running the BFG 305/65/18 AT. I've always thought that would be a nice size for the NBS w/ a 4" lift. Toyo make a 305/60/20 AT which would look sweet.

Ranger22
01-01-2009, 10:29 PM
I'm running the BFG 305/65/18 AT. I've always thought that would be a nice size for the NBS w/ a 4" lift. Toyo make a 305/60/20 AT which would look sweet.

Post some pics please!! The ones in your garage are not the BFG AT's. :)

D-nAsTy-MaX
01-01-2009, 10:47 PM
please do would love to see have buddy offering me set of 305 65 18 bfg at's for $350 he bought truck in ashville, north carolina, came with those tires brand new and level kit he drove to florida next day stayed 4 days drove back and took em off for aftermarket setup day after he got back so im guessin not even 2k miles

varty yo
01-01-2009, 11:05 PM
id be buyin those tires for that price. thats a smokin deal

D-nAsTy-MaX
01-01-2009, 11:07 PM
no shit intend to just wanna see if they will be bigger or at least as big as my 33 12.50 toyo mt's

bobd
01-02-2009, 11:35 AM
Post some pics please!! The ones in your garage are not the BFG AT's. :)

yep, I keep meaning to but it just keeps snowing here :)

JKP335
01-02-2009, 06:29 PM
I've got 285/75/17 toyo ats on H2's in my garage...

prorat56
01-02-2009, 09:23 PM
Here's mine.http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq9/prorat56/cherylscameradomrep462.jpghttp://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq9/prorat56/cherylscameradomrep465.jpghttp://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq9/prorat56/cherylscameradomrep463.jpg

Ranger22
01-02-2009, 09:49 PM
Here's mine.

Love your truck man, it makes me want to update mine to a NBS.

lynx
01-04-2009, 04:20 PM
prorat56 love the look of your truck. I love the lift setup with the 305's. Your truck is what got me thinking of those tires and similar lift height. Looks great.

What are the BFG's "actual" diameter and width on your truck? Do they match the ones on BFG's website?

Do you daily drive it? If so how is it with the lift and tires? Any loss of mpg? I'm looking for a good daily driving height and tire. Just torn between 35's and the 305's like you have.

Thanks.

prorat56
01-05-2009, 08:57 PM
prorat56 love the look of your truck. I love the lift setup with the 305's. Your truck is what got me thinking of those tires and similar lift height. Looks great.

What are the BFG's "actual" diameter and width on your truck? Do they match the ones on BFG's website?

Do you daily drive it? If so how is it with the lift and tires? Any loss of mpg? I'm looking for a good daily driving height and tire. Just torn between 35's and the 305's like you have.

Thanks. Thank for the nice comments, the tires real close to the website , the diameter is about 33.5, they ride nice and there quiet. The mileage are sill good I'm getting 19 highway 14 city and 12 towing. Hope this helps.

Ranger22
01-06-2009, 12:02 AM
Thank for the nice comments, the tires real close to the website , the diameter is about 33.5, they ride nice and there quiet. The mileage are sill good I'm getting 19 highway 14 city and 12 towing. Hope this helps.

Are you running 3.73's with your 6-speed Allison? When you say highway, what speed are you talking (60 er 70?)? Do you know your RPM at 70 mph? I'm thinking about converting my truck to a 6 speed, but I've also got 4.10s. I'll probably downsize to these tires soon too, so it might be better to switch back to 3.73s. Sorry for all of the questions, and I hope not to thread-jack, but I'm trying to get my truck more highway friendly so that I can daily drive it without spending my life at the pump.

prorat56
01-06-2009, 08:02 PM
Are you running 3.73's with your 6-speed Allison? When you say highway, what speed are you talking (60 er 70?)? Do you know your RPM at 70 mph? I'm thinking about converting my truck to a 6 speed, but I've also got 4.10s. I'll probably downsize to these tires soon too, so it might be better to switch back to 3.73s. Sorry for all of the questions, and I hope not to thread-jack, but I'm trying to get my truck more highway friendly so that I can daily drive it without spending my life at the pump.
Hey Ranger the truck has stock 3.73's, the 19mpg is at 63 mph max. I would say at 65mph and the tach at about 17 and at 70mph its about 19 give or take alittle.I did reprogram the speedo for the tires.

Ranger22
01-06-2009, 09:23 PM
Hey Ranger the truck has stock 3.73's, the 19mpg is at 63 mph max. I would say at 65mph and the tach at about 17 and at 70mph its about 19 give or take alittle.I did reprogram the speedo for the tires.

Got it, thanks for the information. Your truck is sweet BTW.

lynx
01-06-2009, 09:48 PM
Thanks for the info. I'm leaning towards the 4-6 cog with those tires. I think it would be great for everyday driving and still maintain good mileage, esepcially if diesel goes back up. I just get to many things going through my mind though looking at the 7-9 cognito kits with 35's. I'd love to have that but it may just be to big.