BF Goodrich Tire size for 5.5 R15 wheels? (1 Viewer)
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rkymtnflyfisher
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Why limit your options to the BFG, there are others available.
Maxxis Razrs, 33/10.5/15 on an OEM steelie.
Maxxis Razrs, 33/10.5/15 on an OEM steelie.
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Thank you. Looks great.
Do the 33's rub? I am guessing you have a small lift?
rkymtnflyfisher
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Cool. I was looking at 31” BF Goodrich All-terrains for mine at stock height. But those Maxxis have me
.I’m a sucker for the white lettering though.
@Bolifart
The tire manufacturers do not list "beefier" tires to fit on 5.5 inch OEM wheels.
Folks here have mounted 9.5 and 10.5 wide tires on the OEM wheels, but many have noted that national tire chains won't do it, since, as you have learned, the tire manufacturers don't list those wider tires for OEM wheels.
Diameter (30, 31, 32 inches, etc.) are typically limited by how much extra lift you have. Width is also a factor, wider and taller can rub on fenders and suspension. Also, wider tires are harder to turn with manual steering.
I settled for 30X9.50R15 General Grabber A/TX. Stock "seasoned" suspension, no lift.
The tire manufacturers do not list "beefier" tires to fit on 5.5 inch OEM wheels.
Folks here have mounted 9.5 and 10.5 wide tires on the OEM wheels, but many have noted that national tire chains won't do it, since, as you have learned, the tire manufacturers don't list those wider tires for OEM wheels.
Diameter (30, 31, 32 inches, etc.) are typically limited by how much extra lift you have. Width is also a factor, wider and taller can rub on fenders and suspension. Also, wider tires are harder to turn with manual steering.
I settled for 30X9.50R15 General Grabber A/TX. Stock "seasoned" suspension, no lift.
@Bolifart These are the ones I was just about the pull the trigger, FYI: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bfgoodrich-all-terrain-t-a-ko2
Do you have a lift? Or stock height?
Do you have a lift? Or stock height?
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Stock height
Any other trade offs between “beefier” vs narrower tires? I’ve got 32x11.5/15 BFGs on the wagon wheels (10”?). My 79 has PS so steering not an issue. Would the OEM steelies and narrower tires allow for better handling, smoother ride on pavement, better mpgs, etc? Was thinking of sizing down actually?!?!
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4Cruisers
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That's what I run on my '76 FJ40 with stock suspension, mounted on FJ60 chrome spoke wheels.
31x9.50, stock suspension. Skinny tires are cool
As for OEM steelies, lots of folks here run a 31X10.5 wide tire with stock ride height. Folks with a 2.5 inch lift can generally run a 33X10.5 wide tire with no rub. These rigs came with a HR78 tire that had about a 28” outside diameter as a reference. Yes, many chain tire shops won’t mount the 10.5 wide tire, been running them for years with zero issues. @1FastBimmer I really like the look of that 9.5 tire
What brand tires are those?
What brand tires are those?
Super Swamper TSL radialsAs for OEM steelies, lots of folks here run a 31X10.5 wide tire with stock ride height. Folks with a 2.5 inch lift can generally run a 33X10.5 wide tire with no rub. These rigs came with a HR78 tire that had about a 28” outside diameter as a reference. Yes, many chain tire shops won’t mount the 10.5 wide tire, been running them for years with zero issues. @1FastBimmer I really like the look of that 9.5 tire
I recently went to America’s tire/Discount tire and they wouldn’t mount 33x10.5 on stock steelies. I called a guy I know who mounts large truck tires and he’s going to do them for me.
Right now I have 33x12.5 on 10” rims. I do have a tired 2” lift with 4” shackles
Right now I have 33x12.5 on 10” rims. I do have a tired 2” lift with 4” shackles
jim land
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Same combo , 33x10.5 on stock 5.5 wheels
