33x10.5x15
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Skinny tires are good when you need to dig through a top layer of mud or snow to get traction underneath.
They are not good when the mud or snow is so deep that you end up high centered on the dif.
They really suck in sand, but I don't imagine you have much sand in northern Alberta...
They are not good when the mud or snow is so deep that you end up high centered on the dif.
They really suck in sand, but I don't imagine you have much sand in northern Alberta...
I ran 33x9.5’s on my FJ80 back in the day loved it. Way better than wide tires.
One thing to consider, regarding @leonard_nemoy ‘s comment. While I personally don’t disagree, it’s pretty telling that most vehicles in desert countries run skinny tires. I don't think Americas obsession with wide tires passes over into reality/real world situations.
One thing to consider, regarding @leonard_nemoy ‘s comment. While I personally don’t disagree, it’s pretty telling that most vehicles in desert countries run skinny tires. I don't think Americas obsession with wide tires passes over into reality/real world situations.
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I love that tire size. Do it!
It's simple physics, pounds per square inch in the sand is what matters. Wider tires equals less pounds per square inch. Same thing applies to deep snow and tundra bogs.
I hear you. I’ve just had better results with skinnies than fatties. And you don’t see wide tires in most desert settings, aside from the US.
If you want to nerd out on why tire width has little impact on sand performance see this article: Why Wide Tyres Don’t Help In Sand - https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertissement/macho-articles/why-wide-tyres-dont-help-in-sand/
Skinny tires will also weigh less, which improves acceleration and braking. I'm a big fan of my 255/85R16 pizza cutters
Skinny tires will also weigh less, which improves acceleration and braking. I'm a big fan of my 255/85R16 pizza cutters
I'd also consider the difference based on your wheel width. Matching the wheel width to the tire manufacture's wheel width can be a very good thing. Helps with more even tread wear.
I haven't done a lot of wide vs skinny testing, but I suspect a lot of people don't take full benefit of larger tires (taller and/or wider), and would be fine with something closer to stock size. That said, a number here also probably do use every bit of the tire, so it's a mixed bag.
For me, with a taller tire I'd generally want to re-gear. The difference in handling just over the weight of tire is substantial. You may not notice it on the highway, but if you have serious potholes or washboard, it can be the difference between tolerable and miserable.
I haven't done a lot of wide vs skinny testing, but I suspect a lot of people don't take full benefit of larger tires (taller and/or wider), and would be fine with something closer to stock size. That said, a number here also probably do use every bit of the tire, so it's a mixed bag.
For me, with a taller tire I'd generally want to re-gear. The difference in handling just over the weight of tire is substantial. You may not notice it on the highway, but if you have serious potholes or washboard, it can be the difference between tolerable and miserable.