33x12.5 tires

[NautiqueGuy]

Anybody using them? Am I crazy to want such a wide tire?

I really think for my application this would be the perfect size for me. But that’s wide...

I’d love the Toyo R/T 33x12.5-18

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[TeCKis300]

Can do!

Most every tire here in this thread is as wide, but .5" to .75" taller. You can use all the same strategies.

305/65/18s on +20mm Success!!!

I have received a number of PMs asking about my tires, so I thought it beneficial to post a non-buried account of my findings. I am not the first to run this size tire, but there has been much debate if a +20mm wheel would work without a lot of modification. Well I am happy to announce that I...

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[Tex68w]

The Toyo RT is by far my favorite "hybrid" tire. I have run them on two different Superduty F-250's and on our Power Wagon that we just sold. Excellent tread life (most come with a 45,000 mile warranty), they are just as quiet as a KO2, and they perform quite well in all conditions. I had considered running them on the LX, but found the pricing to be nearly $100 more per tire than the KO2's I was looking at so those won out.

Be sure to post pics should you decide to fit a set, I would love to see how they look on a 200.

 

[NautiqueGuy]

Can do!

Most every tire here in this thread is as wide, but .5" to .75" taller. You can use all the same strategies.

305/65/18s on +20mm Success!!!

I have received a number of PMs asking about my tires, so I thought it beneficial to post a non-buried account of my findings. I am not the first to run this size tire, but there has been much debate if a +20mm wheel would work without a lot of modification. Well I am happy to announce that I...

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Thanks!

Exactly what I was needing.

I have a 25mm offset wheel. I guess that’s also important to mention.

 

[Fisher23]

Will the 33 x 12.5 x 18 fit stock without a lift? or 33 x 12.5 x 17 offset?

I run the Toyo R/T .. great tires but in factory size right now.

 

[Arcturns]

I have run 33/12.5r18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers for 3 years. XD Machetes +25 offset. 2-3" lift. Slight rubbing back inside front fender wells at full turn. No complaints for width and size. My next set will be more than likely be 285/70r18 to fit inside fender well a little closer.

 

[NautiqueGuy]

I have run 33/12.5r18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers for 3 years. XD Machetes +25 offset. 2-3" lift. Slight rubbing back inside front fender wells at full turn. No complaints for width and size. My next set will be more than likely be 285/70r18 to fit inside fender well a little closer.

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Did it rub when you had the factory bumper?

 

[Arcturns]

Wheels and tires went on at the same time the lift and bumper did so I never ran them with a stock set up. It appears that Alta in the 305/65 thread is running stock bumper, very similar tire size and 2" lift. He had to do some modifications that are well outlined. I believe the lift is critical as are UCA's.

 

[TeCKis300]

Lift has nothing to do with fit on an IFS suspension. The stroke of the suspension does not change like it does on an SFA. So it still has to fit throughout the stock stroke.

 

[afgman786]

I was looking into 33x12.5 as well or a 295/65 on 18s... I'm running stock height and wheels. Can't seem to see anyone has tried this on a stock application, along with how bad it will rub...

 

[afgman786]

Will the 33 x 12.5 x 18 fit stock without a lift? or 33 x 12.5 x 17 offset?

I run the Toyo R/T .. great tires but in factory size right now.

I think I found a thread that might be able to help the both of us. I got sucked into the searching and managed to find some useful information. Here it is.

Stock wheels max functional tire size

If I leave my 200 stock, what is the largest widest tire I can run on the factory 18 inch wheels? I have a set of sequoia 20 for street. These will be an off road set.

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[Gazziza]

The Toyo RT is by far my favorite "hybrid" tire. I have run them on two different Superduty F-250's and on our Power Wagon that we just sold. Excellent tread life (most come with a 45,000 mile warranty), they are just as quiet as a KO2, and they perform quite well in all conditions. I had considered running them on the LX, but found the pricing to be nearly $100 more per tire than the KO2's I was looking at so those won out.

Be sure to post pics should you decide to fit a set, I would love to see how they look on a 200.

Late to the party here but how do you feel the Open Country RT's did in rain, snow and ice? Thinking about a set of these but curious about the wet performance in them. Still leaning towards the Falken AT3W since they're 3-peak rated and I've had good experience with them but the RT's are on my list.

 

[OregonLC]

... and on our Power Wagon that we just sold...

How would you rate the quality of the PW compared to a Toyota product? I really admire the current gen.

(not making a comment about the brand at all, but every time I think of PW it reminds me of Kill Bill )

 

[Tex68w]

How would you rate the quality of the PW compared to a Toyota product? I really admire the current gen.

(not making a comment about the brand at all, but every time I think of PW it reminds me of Kill Bill )

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The infotainment and user interface software/tech blows Toyota out of the water. In regards to textiles and fit and finish the Toyota is in another league. While I know from years of owning Toyota's and watching friends and family drive theirs to 300K+ miles without major issue, I can't say the same for the RAM, but I can't dismiss the possibility either. The transmission, body, and interior is what I fear would fail long before the engine. So in short, the RAM doesn't compare overall, but they are improving leaps and bounds almost annually and are now a better product than a GM truck but still behind Ford.

 

[OregonLC]

Thanks for the feedback. From an outsider's perspective they look like a great plug-n-play heavy-duty overlander; 3/4 Ton frame, factory swaybar disconnects, factory lift, factory winch... Throw some bigger/better tires and you're done. I know Mario (Adventure Trailers) and Clay (XO) both now use a 2500 derivative for their personal trucks. Speaks a lot. Waiting to see what the next Tundra has to offer.

 

[Tex68w]

Thanks for the feedback. From an outsider's perspective they look like a great plug-n-play heavy-duty overlander; 3/4 Ton frame, factory swaybar disconnects, factory lift, factory winch... Throw some bigger/better tires and you're done. I know Mario (Adventure Trailers) and Clay (XO) both now use a 2500 derivative for their personal trucks. Speaks a lot. Waiting to see what the next Tundra has to offer.

The best way to describe it would be to label it as a 3/4-ton Rubicon Gladiator. It feels like a Jeep inside in terms of textiles and build and it has the same pedigree when it comes to off-road prowess. The Ford is an all-around better truck and having a diesel option and better payload and tow ratings is huge should you actually need to use your 3/4-ton truck like a 3/4-ton truck. The PW matches tow and payload numbers of your average 1/2-ton at best, that’s the price you pay for the multi-link coil suspension. I am very intrigued by the Tremor for this very reason.

I had 37’s on mine with a simple change of the front coil, they are convenient in that regard. I do think the reason for the recent trend in the full-size arena focusing on the RAM’s is due to their cheaper price and far better aftermarket support. That could change with the Tremor in the coming years. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another PW and my father still has his but the payload is what killed it for me, even with air bags it was border line sketch with the FWC. Never mind the warnings that specifically stated not to carry a camper in it lol.

 

[Fisher23]

Late to the party here but how do you feel the Open Country RT's did in rain, snow and ice? Thinking about a set of these but curious about the wet performance in them. Still leaning towards the Falken AT3W since they're 3-peak rated and I've had good experience with them but the RT's are on my list.

In the rain and wet roads they are excellent. think they were rated a 4.5 out of 5 on wet roads.

I have not tried them on any deep snow snow or solid ice so can't say there.

 

[Fisher23]

Thanks for the feedback. From an outsider's perspective they look like a great plug-n-play heavy-duty overlander; 3/4 Ton frame, factory swaybar disconnects, factory lift, factory winch... Throw some bigger/better tires and you're done. I know Mario (Adventure Trailers) and Clay (XO) both now use a 2500 derivative for their personal trucks. Speaks a lot. Waiting to see what the next Tundra has to offer.

I recently sold my RAM diesel 2500, everything working as it should original engine and trans with 375,000 on it. Put a transfer flow extra aux 98 gallon tank in the bed. With the free spin hubs it could get 22 mpg at about 48 mph, that is a 3000 mile range. I was running 35's. There is a million mile club for RAM's.

 

[Tex68w]

In the rain and wet roads they are excellent. think they were rated a 4.5 out of 5 on wet roads.

I have not tried them on any deep snow snow or solid ice so can't say there.

I've run three sets of RT's and I have had great success in both the rain and snow. It's by far my favorite all around tire. Only drawbacks are weight and price.

I recently sold my RAM diesel 2500, everything working as it should original engine and trans with 375,000 on it. Put a transfer flow extra aux 98 gallon tank in the bed. With the free spin hubs it could get 22 mpg at about 48 mph, that is a 3000 mile range. I was running 35's. There is a million mile club for RAM's.

The Cummins isn't the weak link on these trucks (gassers are the issue) nor is the transmission if you have the Aisin. The rest of the truck will fall apart around that Cummins, I've watched it my entire life. They have improved since 2012-ish but they still aren't up to Toyota standards. And 22 mpg's is impressive but who drives at 48 mph? Bump that speed to 65+ and it'll drop to 15 mpg in short order.

 

[Fisher23]

No. It was 19 mpg at 75 mph and 17 mpg running at 83 mph without a trailer. this was the 5.7 cummins. zero emissions. no cat, no dpf, nothing. nothing oem.

It would just go places that I have to think about with my LC.
Detroit lockers, long arm setup, it was built.

They are different vehicles.. and I wasn't comparing them above.

This was the Ram.