3 inch lifts and 33's

[ExpoGeorgia]

Ok guys I know suspension/tire combo's have been beaten to death but hear me out.

Spending time here in Japan and Australia, I've noticed a lot of the 4x4's have 3-4 inches of lift with 33's. Of course their idea of "Touring" is a bit more extreme than our type of off-roading in the states but I want to know why 33's when you could clear 315's? Seems 33's do the same as a 315 tire. Besides lack of gearing..

Also if a vehicle has a 3 inch lift running 285's or 305's, there shouldn't be a need for extended bump stops correct? Pictures would be great if you have em

 

[chap79]

Countries have different tire size limits pertaining to height.

 

[retrofive]

Been debated to death, but I'm in the camp the larger 315 "35"" tire makes it easier to go over things regardless of gearing..... although I want to regear someday.

 

[landcrshr]

For me it's a garage issue.

 

[ThaiCruiser]

I'm with Chap79 on the law and regulation differences. The height limit of the vehicles and center of gravity mostly.

 

[ExpoGeorgia]

Countries have different tire size limits pertaining to height.

That's what my buddy in Brisbane told me. However with an engineers approval, you can run 35s. Sorry to ask about tire sizes again, I'm just on the fence to move up a size bigger