Steel Wagon Wheels - Tire Choice (1 Viewer)

[brooklyn]

Hi all,

Looking to swap out some old BFG 33x10.5 tires that are aging. I was looking online and found Kenda Klever R/T LT 33 X 9.50R15 Load C 6 Ply RT Rugged Terrain Tire and was wondering if anyone had tried these. I have a 2.5" OME lift and do no serious off-road - fire roads would be the extent and not that often anymore. I am liking the tall skinny look. About $260/tire.

Thoughts?

 

[clrussell]

Hi all,

Looking to swap out some old BFG 33x10.5 tires that are aging. I was looking online and found Kenda Klever R/T LT 33 X 9.50R15 Load C 6 Ply RT Rugged Terrain Tire and was wondering if anyone had tried these. I have a 2.5" OME lift and do no serious off-road - fire roads would be the extent and not that often anymore. I am liking the tall skinny look. About $260/tire.

Thoughts?

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Lots of love for the kenda in that flavor here.

I think @Pura Vida is stalking a set

 

[Pura Vida]

I have yet to purchase, but I am very excited for when I do make the purchase. They look fantastic and I have heard good reviews, and it’s the perfect size. Kenda Klever all the way!!!

 

[JackA]

FYI - Kenda Klever R/T KR601.....NEW size on the way..... 33x9.50R15LT

Anyone mount these to a 60 yet?

forum.ih8mud.com

It's all been covered.

 

[Pura Vida]

Here is a thread discussing the tire:

FYI - Kenda Klever R/T KR601.....NEW size on the way..... 33x9.50R15LT

I've been trying to find a 33x9.50R15 for a while. This size is listed in the attached brochure. I've been looking online for these but have not been able to find any. I called Kenda today and spoke with a rep who told me this size was currently being sent to their distributors and should be...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[fjwagon]

When I had to get some new shoes for the fj40 I wanted to go with 17" steal wheels that would resembled an oem look but could not find them . So instead i ended with 16" stealies, best move I made. It added a little cost more since added wheels. I also had the fj60 chrome wheels.

 

[Roastchestnuts]

I bought my fj40 with them on already but I will say they seem fantastic. I would buy them again for sure. I bet they would look good on a 80s toyota truck too.

 

[brooklyn]

@Pura Vida thanks for the link! Will keep checking for a deal on these - I think I made my decision to purchase these tires.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

@Pura Vida thanks for the link! Will keep checking for a deal on these - I think I made my decision to purchase these tires.

DO NOT change the OEM WAGON wheels you have now , its a timeless and 100% PERIOD Correct look that goes extreemly well with yoour factory paint code there ...

- don't listen to anyone that suggests buying new larger diameter STEELIEs rims and the silly chrome acorn hub caps , that a current fad , and trendy look and topic that will be a run of the mill thing in the future ,

- your chrome bezel and chrome fog lamps all tie in in a very very NON-USA far away pleasing to the eye factory FIT FORM and FUNCTION mind set approach ....


- the TIRES topic ?

- im a BFG's all Terrain Raised white letters facing outward approach person ALWAYS with a OEM wagon wheels of one color or another ...

 

[Pura Vida]

However, if you do change the wagon wheels, I’ll buy them off you

 

[JohnnyC]

Btw your trucks looks to be 67’… 100% period correct would be black steelies

The chrome wagon wheels are period correct but not that period

 

[sterling]

@brooklyn
I recently went through this new tire debate on the Kenda Klevers.
Ebay seems to have a more favorable price than what you found.

 

[brooklyn]

Btw your trucks looks to be 67’… 100% period correct would be black steelies

The chrome wagon wheels are period correct but not that period

Good eye, it’s a 67 although some parts are not period correct (engine, trans, interior and a few others). I also have disc brakes and the wagon wheels clear without need for shims. I was looking at the CityRacer rims, but the cost of those and tires would be pushing my budget for tire upgrades.

But maybe, I will price it out again and see what I get. I usually buy used tires, so spending money for new is a price shock .

 

[brooklyn]

@brooklyn
I recently went through this new tire debate on the Kenda Klevers.
Ebay seems to have a more favorable price than what you found.

Will check eBay— thanks. Hoping for a President’s day sale — gotta have a dream!