Mountaincajun
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- Puyallup,Washington
I understand the diffrences in the two and the benefits each has..I just wanted to hear some input from you guys and gals. I am stil up in the air on the two.
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10" wide or 12.5" wide
- Thread starter Mountaincajun
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WB9YZU
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- Madison, WI
Tires, right?
beakie
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- Ontario, Canada
what are they for?
I switched from 12.5 AT's to 10.5 AT's because I was doing more road driving than trail and they performed far superior in the snow.
you'll need to say what they will be used for? mud/rock/road/etc
I switched from 12.5 AT's to 10.5 AT's because I was doing more road driving than trail and they performed far superior in the snow.
you'll need to say what they will be used for? mud/rock/road/etc
Magus2727
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- Draper, UT
Go big or go home!
you went to 10.5... i have heard that the wider tire actually provides a better on-road feel (with a 33" or higher tire).
you went to 10.5... i have heard that the wider tire actually provides a better on-road feel (with a 33" or higher tire).
WB9YZU
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- Madison, WI
Ok Tires then.
Narrow tires have a small contact area, which increases the pressure over the contact area, and has less rolling resistance.
Wider tires have a large contact area, less pressure over the contact area, and have more rolling resistance. They also have a larger rotational mass.
Narrow tires are good for pavement where a smaller contact area is beneficial in retaining traction in bad weather, and increased gas mileage
Wide tires excel off-road because of the wider contact area, and less pressure over the contact area. Notice AG equipment does not have pizza cutter tires. The wider tire allows that equipment to avoid digging into the soil and possibly getting stuck.
Going from 10.5" to 12.5" is a judgment call. The wider tire may require changes to backspacing and fender flairs to stay legal on the road.
Narrow tires have a small contact area, which increases the pressure over the contact area, and has less rolling resistance.
Wider tires have a large contact area, less pressure over the contact area, and have more rolling resistance. They also have a larger rotational mass.
Narrow tires are good for pavement where a smaller contact area is beneficial in retaining traction in bad weather, and increased gas mileage
Wide tires excel off-road because of the wider contact area, and less pressure over the contact area. Notice AG equipment does not have pizza cutter tires. The wider tire allows that equipment to avoid digging into the soil and possibly getting stuck.
Going from 10.5" to 12.5" is a judgment call. The wider tire may require changes to backspacing and fender flairs to stay legal on the road.
Stihl029
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- San Diego, CA
If your gonna be driving on ice roads much you will preffer the narrower of the two. on my 88 I'm running the 33/12.5/r15 and they are rather difficult on glare ice even in 4wd. My 87 I'm running 235/75r15 BFG AT as well and I can drive on the same stuff in 2wd without near as many problems. good luck
snail
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- North Jersey
11.5" :rof:
CharlieMopps
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- Madison, wi
my 10.5's are great in the snow so far. They dig right down into it... when breaking I can feel it slide for the first couple of feet until they cut their way into the snow and find pavement... then BAM! I jerk to a stop.
But I specifically made my truck for the snow. Not sure how good they'd be for off-road.
But I specifically made my truck for the snow. Not sure how good they'd be for off-road.
Mountaincajun
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- Puyallup,Washington
You guys are awesome..thanks for all the input..i do most of my wheeling in steep rocky terrain..usually wet or snow covered...
mjma
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- Rehoboth, MA
10.7" FTW!!!
It will be a compromise. 10.5 you'll like more on the road. Also, they'll balance better and you'll be less likely to get death wobble.
12.5 will give added stability off road.
Which is more important to you?
Either way, I doubt you'll be disappointed.
It will be a compromise. 10.5 you'll like more on the road. Also, they'll balance better and you'll be less likely to get death wobble.
12.5 will give added stability off road.
Which is more important to you?
Either way, I doubt you'll be disappointed.
Magus2727
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- Draper, UT
The wider the tire the more it will float (mud, sand, snow)
the Narrow tires dig in (light snow, pavement)
If you go in deep snow you want a wider tire because the narrow tire will "dig" looking for traction. the Wider tire wont "dig" as much.
the Narrow tires dig in (light snow, pavement)
If you go in deep snow you want a wider tire because the narrow tire will "dig" looking for traction. the Wider tire wont "dig" as much.
mjma
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- Rehoboth, MA
that depends on what's under the snow!!
mjma
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- Rehoboth, MA
definitely not 10" wide unless you're going wider than 12.5.
Magus2727
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- Draper, UT
Even if there is "traction" under the snow if its higher then your axle then your going to start becoming a snow plow.
under 5-6 inches I would go for a "narrow" tire for over 6" i would go with a "wider" tire.
under 5-6 inches I would go for a "narrow" tire for over 6" i would go with a "wider" tire.
