Suspension Tech General discussion of suspension for the Ford Ranger.

33x10.5 vs. 33x12.5

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 07-17-2007
DviousDave's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
33x10.5 vs. 33x12.5

Stability-wise what would be a better tire to purchase with a 6in lift? The higher I go the wider my tire should be, right?
 
  #2  
Old 07-17-2007
txboy11's Avatar
Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 365
Likes: 1
From: Texas
oh yeah, 15x10 with 33x12.5s no question
 
  #3  
Old 07-17-2007
DerangedPony's Avatar
Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 351
Likes: 0
From: New Berlin, WI
yeah..... but you really should not have a problem when doing 6 in. of lift. I'm running 33x10.5 with the RCD kit right now with no problems. I went with a skinny tire because I like the look, less paint chips with stock flares, and they are a little better in snow. I dont think you can go wrong either way.
 
  #4  
Old 07-17-2007
DviousDave's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
IMO, I don't like the way the tire sticks out on the 33x12.5 and would prefer to go with the 33x10.5 if stability is not an issue.
 
  #5  
Old 07-17-2007
redranger4.0's Avatar
Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Firey depths
take your pick, its up to you. Either will work fine.
 
  #6  
Old 07-17-2007
gatorblue92's Avatar
RF Veteran
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 8,238
Likes: 2
From: Delaware
i like the wider ones better
 
  #7  
Old 07-17-2007
DaGGer's Avatar
Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 919
Likes: 0
From: East Windsor, CT
Girls like wider trust.
 
  #8  
Old 07-17-2007
gumby's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,581
Likes: 0
From: indy
sure must be alot of girls on this forum then.

im runnin the equivalent to an 11.2" wide tire with stock offset on an 8" wheel. no stability problems. RCD + 1"BL
 
  #9  
Old 07-17-2007
ScottG's Avatar
Member
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,926
Likes: 0
From: Lewiston, Maine
personally, i dont like pizzacutters (10.5) But id also only run an 8inch wide rim too
 
  #10  
Old 07-18-2007
Lugg's Avatar
Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Valdosta, Georgia
if you go with the 12.5 you will lose more power than you would if you went with the 10.5.
 
  #11  
Old 07-18-2007
DviousDave's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
Good point LUGG.
 
  #12  
Old 07-18-2007
JoshK's Avatar
Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,832
Likes: 0
From: CC, Indiana
I would go with 12.5. you wont loose that much power with the extra inches.

IMO if you drive in snow alot get the skinner ones. But since you live in LA go with the wider tires.
 
  #13  
Old 07-19-2007
Gearhead61's Avatar
RF Veteran
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,782
Likes: 2
From: College Station, TX
I'd go with 33x12.5 on an 8" wheel. I don't like 10" wide wheels on any tire smaller than a 35.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bbla91
Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech
21
08-24-2019 01:31 PM
aftermarket
Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech
14
08-20-2005 09:27 AM
elmo_4_vt
Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech
8
08-18-2005 04:08 PM
LCAECU
Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech
7
06-15-2005 08:59 PM
bigolbubba
Suspension Tech
20
05-12-2005 10:27 AM



Quick Reply: 33x10.5 vs. 33x12.5



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:03 PM.