Same same but different - 33’s vs 35’s (1 Viewer)

[graham5david]

35s. Don't over think it. Just do it.

 

[1973Guppie]

Don't know what it has to do with the conversation, but, I have slept in my rig. The longest trips I have taken were ~10 days. I don't own any snow peak, north face or a 12v fridge, so likely not "overland", don't care, not a fan of categories, just a wheeler. Some of the woman folk that we like to travel with prefer in room plumbing, so often hotel it, also have access to government facilities, so indoor camping with shower and kitchen? Camping takes a lot of time and effort, carrying supplies, so often gets in the way of other projects, isn't worth the hassle, now rarely do it.

One of our projects that we have been challenged with, is inspecting all of the routes in Tonto, by their data that is ~4500 miles, in almost three million acres. It is highly varied, from graded to hardly any sign of a route, mostly don't know, have to be ready for anything. Have found very cool stuff, so the draw for long distance travel is greatly reduced, we are privileged to have fantastic stuff right in our own backyard.

Projects that we decide to do are also varied, signing, route building, repair, fire restoration, etc. So little permanent structure in the rig, has to accommodate loads from little, to solid packed, with like generator, jack hammers, etc, so not so much "overland" or whatever trendy name it's now called?

"overlanding" is a marketing term. You are camping and people have been doing it for years. There are just more useful gadgets nowadays, which is great. But that being said there is alot of ridiculous overbranded junk people purchase to go "overlanding". The most important thing is to remember to just get out and experience nature with family and friends.

 

[ewillis]

"overlanding" is a marketing term. You are camping and people have been doing it for years. There are just more useful gadgets nowadays, which is great. But that being said there is alot of ridiculous overbranded junk people purchase to go "overlanding". The most important thing is to remember to just get out and experience nature with family and friends.

Where does the fridge plug go again...?

 

[96Cruiser]

96 80 series with stock height ome springs on the front only, with 315/75/16 Goodyear MTR

 

[Eric Hohlfelder]

I've run 315's, 305's, 295's and 285's on our 80. The 285's have handled all the trails (mostly overlanding stuff...out west and at VOR (Vermont). I like the 285's better than all in the snow and on roads with water built up on the side. They pull less and do not get as light in the slop. All have gotten me through where I point it. I also carry my spare below the rear so the 285 or 255 is thinner and creates less of a drag potential. With the spare tire mod (gain 3"), the 285 is about level with the 2" receiver hitch which takes most of the bumps in the dirt. Power wise, with the truck loaded I need the overdrive off on most grades, 2nd gear on very steep hills and 1st gear once in the CO mountains. Have fun trying out different tires and combo's if you can. Buy used to try, then commit later or buy new and sell with 70-80 tread to recoup a fair portion and move to something else. I and most are pleased with the ability's of the 80 with whatever you run on it. Be glad you have choices that will fit with limited or no lift! Let us know what you choose.