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N2Jeeps
07-10-2009, 06:08 PM
Hello again to all

I have been seriously considering switching from my ProComp 33x12.5 MTs to a set of BFG 33x10.5 MTs to get a little more clearance and get my turning radius back. For the negative, I assume I will loose a little stability and some floatation.

I was wondering if anyone has made the switch and what you thought. On the Toyota's and TJ's I hear the more narrow tire drives better.

Your thoughts would be appreciated!

Tony - N2Jeeps
Stuka
07-10-2009, 06:31 PM
20k and they are worn out??? Thats crazy, I have seen them last 50k with proper rotating.

A narrower tire will drive better in some cases. It largely depends on vehicle weight and rim offset.

As for turning radius, you may get a little bit back. But with the other still being a 33" diameter tire, you won't be able to go back to the stock setting on the turn stops.
N2Jeeps
07-10-2009, 06:38 PM
Well... they are not worn out from driving on the road... They are chewed up from off-roading. They have a lot of tread where the rocks have not chewed off the lugs. If I change them I will certainly swap all four.

Thanks
mattmopar440
07-10-2009, 06:51 PM
My 31x10.5x15 BFG Mudterr have 30K and still have half life so looks like a they be changed at 50K
N2Jeeps
07-10-2009, 07:07 PM
Thanks for the input guys but I am really not worried about tire life. The 33x10.5 MTs are pretty tall and skinny and I am wondering how they drive, handle and do off-road.

Thanks
mattmopar440
07-10-2009, 07:50 PM
Offroad Great
Deep snow great
Dry pavement good
Road noise good
Wet roads breaking acceleration BAD
Stuka
07-10-2009, 09:32 PM
Well, they will be worse in deep mud and in sand for sure. Especially under a heavy FSJ.

In loose terrain they will be better, as you will get more bite and less marble effect. For rocks, it depends. In some cases a wider tire is better, in some cases the higher ground pressure gives you more traction than if you had 12.50's.

I ran skinny tires for quite some time on my cherokee (31x7.50) when I only had a 4" lift on it. So long as I stayed out of mud, the thing was like a tank. Traction was awesome.