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 tires: 33x9.5 vs 33x10.5
#720542
05/02/06 07:01 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 14
OP
Need a Spot
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Hey
I just learned that I'm going to be doing lots of road miles in my 94 extra cab commuting between Salida CO and Tucson, AZ. I currently have 33x12.5 MTRs (and 4.88s) which aren't the greatest on the road.
I happen to have a brand new 33x9.5 bfg at as a spare, so I'm leaning towards buying three new 9.50s and using an old 33x10.50 AT as a spare.
Will anyone try to talk me out of 9.50s and in to 10.50s?
Thanks for your advice
Steve
in Tucson for now
94 4x4 Extra Cab, 22re, lockers, 4.88s, MTRs 167k
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Re: tires: 33x9.5 vs 33x10.5
[Re: Ranchero]
#720543
05/02/06 07:28 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,153
Web Wheeler
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I run both sizes: - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/BFG_AT_KO.shtmlIn fact now I am running my two old spare 9.50 MTs up front and two met 10.50 MTs in the back, makes a nice combination. I think the 9.50s are only available in the AT tread now, I think the 10.50s work a bit better off-road on 6" rims than the 9.50s do.
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Re: tires: 33x9.5 vs 33x10.5
[Re: Ranchero]
#720544
05/03/06 02:50 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 227
Wheeler
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I run the 33x9.50 All Terrain and they have been great off road (mainly sand & snow, some rock & mud). They leave more room in the wheel wells for chains and fit the stock wheels real well. However on the highway I think they feel less planted when cornering than my prior 10.50's.
84 4RUNNER,22R,HEDMAN,WEBER 32/36,Davis Unified Ignition,33" BFG
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Re: tires: 33x9.5 vs 33x10.5
[Re: Ranchero]
#720545
05/03/06 04:08 PM
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Joined: May 2002
Posts: 354
Mudrunner
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Does anyone have pics of 9.50s and 10.50s on various vehicles?
90 pickup, 22RE, stiff-ass Ranchos, 2.25 catback, 4:1 header, conical intake, 15x7 ICW alloys, 32x11.50 Dunlop Mud Rovers, 4.56s w/v6 rear
-Farm truck until school is done...then plans
2000 Honda CRV EX 5 speed
-Driver
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Re: tires: 33x9.5 vs 33x10.5
[Re: jcssurf]
#720546
05/03/06 04:54 PM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 227
Wheeler
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Does anyone have pics of 9.50s and 10.50s on various vehicles? Just do a search here on 33x9.50 and you'll find some.
84 4RUNNER,22R,HEDMAN,WEBER 32/36,Davis Unified Ignition,33" BFG
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Re: tires: 33x9.5 vs 33x10.5
[Re: jcssurf]
#720547
05/03/06 05:15 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,153
Web Wheeler
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Lots of pix on my web page. Here are a few: 9.50s: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/DeathValley/IshamCanyon/Images/Isham_13.jpg) 10.50s: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/Nevada/MN_Trip_2004/p1030033.jpg)
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Re: tires: 33x9.5 vs 33x10.5
[Re: Ranchero]
#720548
05/03/06 06:43 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 14
OP
Need a Spot
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Thanks for the advice and comments. Since I'm moving back up to 7,000 ft and I'll be doing a lot of road miles, I think I'll end up going for the 9.50s hoping for a bit better gas mileage and traction on snowy roads.
Currently the truck has 33X12.50 mtr's. Had 33x10.50s prior to that. I lost a good 2 mpg (20.5-19 or so)in the switch. I'm hoping to gain those back and a bit more.
94 4x4 Extra Cab, 22re, lockers, 4.88s, MTRs 167k
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Re: tires: 33x9.5 vs 33x10.5
[Re: Ranchero]
#720549
05/03/06 11:17 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 669
Rock Warrior
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i ran off-brand 33x9.5 a/t's for a long time on the road, and they worked out great. excellent in the snow.
-matt
-'88 toy x-cab, SAS, chevys, gears, lockers, free tires, dented body mod.
-'87 4runner, bone stock DD
"It's OK to do stupid things, as long as you are not stupid about it."
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