285's Vs 33"

[ebyrd10000]

Any comments....thinking about 33x12.50x15 or 285x75x16 I like that 285's are slightly taller than most 33" tires the only thing i'm not sure about is that the 285 bfg tires seem to be load range E tires..

[cal]

If you don't have a specific need to go to 16" wheels, stay on 15's.

The tires are MUCH cheaper.

[GauchoMD]

x2 with Cal. Plus, our XJ's aren't heavy enough for that high a load rating. The stiff sidewalls won't flex as much, even when aired down. Plus you're giving up sidewall for a larger diameter rim. There really isn't any good reason to go with 16's.

[FordGuy]

I run Toyo 10 ply's, never a flat and they flex killer at 10 psi. I would take a little stiffer side wall than deal with flats.

[GauchoMD]

I run Toyo 10 ply's, never a flat and they flex killer at 10 psi. I would take a little stiffer side wall than deal with flats.

That's cool, it's about personal preference. I didn't say the sidewall of higher load-rated tires don't flex...they just don't flex as much. :thumbup:

[Darky]

16s are good for bigger brakes, and for a stiff sidewall if you're pre-running or trail-riding.

[johnnyc]

Any comments....thinking about 33x12.50x15 or 285x75x16 I like that 285's are slightly taller than most 33" tires the only thing i'm not sure about is that the 285 bfg tires seem to be load range E tires..

A 33x12.50x15 has about the same dimensions as a 305/70/16, which is what I run on the XJ. I prefer the E load range tires, mainly for the thicker sidewalls. My Bighorns ride very smoothly on the highway and work great off-road.

[praetorian]

Fordguy, you running beadlocks at ten psi?

[FordGuy]

I do have bead locks, but I did not have them the first year, I ran as low as 8psi without them.

[ebyrd10000]

great info Guys thanks