Help me decide between 33’s or 35’s (1 Viewer)

[jim land]

small harbor freight atv winchs can be use to compress your suspension

 

[brew8]

My sprung over 40 and the 45 both just cleared the door with 35's, 37 inch tires not so much. Make sure the door is up as far as it can.

 

[workingdog]

And airing down isn't that bad. A lot easier than swapping wheels. Just buy some of those air down thing-a-mabobs and your set.

 

[White Stripe]

Guy at work runs his winch line underneath both axles to his rear hitch and tightens the line. It lowers the rig nicely.

 

[SMG]

Thanks for everyone’s advice. Just received some BFG KM2 35’ x 12.5s. Very happy that I went with 35’s instead of 33’s. I purchased these from 4wd.com (I know it’s a Heep site, double thumbs down ) but for $220 a piece I thought it was a great price.

Here is a picture of the tire centered on the rear drum. I think it’s gonna look great!

I hope it warms up here so I can get to painting again.

 

[Varty Yo]

Oh man thats gonna look so sweet!!!!!

 

[cruiserkev]

Oh man thats gonna look so sweet!!!!!

X2 - nice tires and wheels.

 

[White Stripe]

Thanks for everyone’s advice. Just received some BFG KM2 35’ x 12.5s. Very happy that I went with 35’s instead of 33’s. I purchased these from 4wd.com (I know it’s a Heep site, double thumbs down ) but for $220 a piece I thought it was a great price.

Here is a picture of the tire centered on the rear drum. I think it’s gonna look great!
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I hope it warms up here so I can get painting again.

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So whats your wheel dimensions?

 

[SMG]

So whats your wheel dimensions?

15”x 8” with 4” backspacing. Might have to run 1/2”or so spacers. I won’t know for sure until I get the wheels painted and tires mounted.

 

[White Stripe]

15”x 8” with 4” backspacing. Might have to run 1/2”or so spacers. I won’t know for sure until I get the wheels painted and tires mounted.

I don't think those will fit man. 4" is a lot for a cruiser axle, steering arm clearance will likely be a issue without spacers.

 

[SMG]

I don't think those will fit man. 4" is a lot for a cruiser axle, steering arm clearance will likely be a issue without spacers.

I slipped them on both front and rear axles and they seem to fit fine. They were close, but did spin freely.

Could I be missing something? Maybe they clear because I’m running All Pro Steering arms?

I probably will run spacers, just not sure what size.

I’ll try and get a picture with the wheel on tonight.

 

[White Stripe]

I slipped them on both front and rear axles and they seem to fit fine. They were close, but did spin freely.

Could I be missing something? Maybe they clear because I’m running All Pro Steering arms?

I probably will run spacers, just not sure what size.

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I’ll try and get a picture with the wheel on tonight.

Oh if they clear your steering arms you are probably good. I was thinking of stock arms, those arms look nice. The only other thing to check is if the tires rub the rear inner fender when flexed out a bit.

 

[SMG]

Oh if they clear your steering arms you are probably good. I was thinking of stock arms, those arms look nice. The only other thing to check is if the tires rub the rear inner fender when flexed out a bit.

Ok, you had me scared. I will double check tonight. I will check the flex too.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[SMG]

Hopefully I lucked out with the 4” backspacing and the All Pro arms.
Looks like I have about 7/8” clearance.
Wheel spins free with nothing rubbing.

 

[Pin_Head]

37s
Go big or go home.

 

[pbgbottle]

I have some 4 inch back spaced wheels they will work but they will rub the toe rod end rubber boot when using stock steering arms and forget getting the wheel balanced the tie rod will knock the weights off I had to change wheels when going to 4x4 labs highsteer the wheels did not clear Luke’s arms without a spacer.

 

[Pin_Head]

Just get 17 inch rims. There are more tire choices in 37 inch.

 

[MOTOV8R]

Oh if they clear your steering arms you are probably good. I was thinking of stock arms, those arms look nice. The only other thing to check is if the tires rub the rear inner fender when flexed out a bit.

When I ran 35's and 4" backspace the tire rubbed the inner fender of the tub when flexed. 1" spacers cured it.

 

[White Stripe]

I have some 4 inch back spaced wheels they will work but they will rub the toe rod end rubber boot and forget getting the wheel balanced the tie rod will knock the weights off I had to change wheels when going to 4x4 labs highsteer the wheels did not clear Luke’s arms without a spacer.

I'm thinking the allpro arms have the Ackerman angle for a Toyota pickup. 4x4 labs has the Ackerman angle for a fj40 i think and is why they rub with 4" backspace.

 

[crashn]

Looking at the rear tire centered in the wheel opening it looks good. However I noticed the shackles are in the slack or forward position and will move the axle to the rear when compressed. Is this going to be an issue for U ?