Aggressive/Tall Tires
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From: Colstrip, MT
You are going to have a hard time filling that bill. The only major brand that still makes 33X9.50X15 is B.F. Goodrich. Unfortunately, the taller the tire, the wider they become. An alternative would be to go to a 16 " rim such as a 285X75X16 to get a 33" tall tire. I just replaced 4 33X9.50X15 Kelly tires on my '78 after searching warehouses for about a month. Somebody had ordered the tires from the warehouse and never picked them up. I had to buy all four tires to get the two that I needed.
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I have a set of 285/75R15 (33x9.50) buckshots, so those may still be available. It seems like the tall, narrow tires are harder to find,and that's what I like as well. A lot more options on those in 16s. You might look around for some used 16" steel wheels and get lucky. Lots of cheaper brands like maxxis and summit in 33 and 34 x 9.50 for 16s. My latest set are very aggresive 285/75r16 retreads from HiTech Retread. I'm very happy with those so far for half the price of new tires. My truck won't see a lot of highway, so the retreads are ok for me.
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From: Elkhorn WI
the only thing that came into my mind was the Special Service Super Swamper TSL.
34x9.50-16.5LT
check this out...hope it helps you.
http://www.intercotire.com/html/special_service.htm
34x9.50-16.5LT
check this out...hope it helps you.
http://www.intercotire.com/html/special_service.htm
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From: Elkhorn WI
i had 36" Super Swamper TSL's Bias ply and they road better at 50mph then at 20mph, i think the trick of that was having the tires Powder balanced, so when ever it would become unbalanced the powder would automatically balance it out. You dont have to worry about weights falling off when you wash, offroad or regular driving conditions. But make sure when u check for air pressure the valve is at 12 oclock (or close to it) so the powder dosnt come out and glog the valve!
I dont like radial tires because it easy for that steel cord to brake and its bye bye tire. Also look at the LTB's tread width is only 9.25" on the biggest tire. 34x10.50-16LT It has good load range too! 3195lbs!
I dont like radial tires because it easy for that steel cord to brake and its bye bye tire. Also look at the LTB's tread width is only 9.25" on the biggest tire. 34x10.50-16LT It has good load range too! 3195lbs!
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From: Churchville MD Harford co
cause it looks cool
heavy trucks sink in the mud and snow anyway
less hydroplaning
oh yea they look cool
heavy trucks sink in the mud and snow anyway
less hydroplaning
oh yea they look cool
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I'm a fan of the skinny tire too, I'm running TSL 32-9.50's on my Cherokee and am going to 34-9.50's pretty soon, they're perfect for the offroading I do.
"I dont like radial tires because it easy for that steel cord to brake and its bye bye tire."
FordBronco69, I assume with that statement you're just referring to Swamper radials?
"I dont like radial tires because it easy for that steel cord to brake and its bye bye tire."
FordBronco69, I assume with that statement you're just referring to Swamper radials?
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From: Elkhorn WI
Originally Posted by jstandle
I'm a fan of the skinny tire too, I'm running TSL 32-9.50's on my Cherokee and am going to 34-9.50's pretty soon, they're perfect for the offroading I do.
"I dont like radial tires because it easy for that steel cord to brake and its bye bye tire."
FordBronco69, I assume with that statement you're just referring to Swamper radials?
"I dont like radial tires because it easy for that steel cord to brake and its bye bye tire."
FordBronco69, I assume with that statement you're just referring to Swamper radials?
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From: Elkhorn WI
Originally Posted by darkknight9
So, do they perfoem better in off road or snowy conditions because of they're width?
The thinner the tire gets the more it will "cut/slice" threw snow making it a good snow tire...but most generally the thinner the tire is the smaller the O.D. is.
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