Can I run 33' on standard GQ LWB and its drawback?
Submitted: Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
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IAMGQ
Can I run 33' M/T on standard GQ LWB without comprising articulation ?
Also , if yes, how does it affect :
1. Braking
2. Steering (would it damage the steering box easiler?)
3. Abaility to climb steep
hill (assume the
hill is flat slope)
4. descent
5. Does it fit on spare rim at the back ?
Thanks Patrol mate...........
Reply By: Derek - Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Fitting taller tyres will firstly put your speedo etc out. It will also reduce your acceleration and braking effectiveness. This is what has happened to my 80 series. On the upside, you will increase your ground clearance, and in low range I doubt you'll notice any difference. It's a trade off of one for the other which only you can decide. Safe driving!
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Follow Up By: Iamgq - Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Thanks Derek. I will take these factors into consideration. you too! safe driving and NO BOGGED...............!
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Reply By: voxson - Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
keep in mind that the standard 7" rim is not the correct rim size for 33" tyres. You need to go up to an 8"...
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Reply By: Truckster - Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Not with 7inch rims, and not without a
suspension lift.
Well unless you want to hack your guards. Victoria, they wont engineer many 33's the engineer we use will only engineer coopers and bfg muddies, on 8inch rims.
You can get away with 33's on a 2inch
suspension lift, but remember you will need to get your car engineered for the 33's. :(
With a 4inch
suspension and 2 in body lift, and moving your control arm forward with a spacer 10mm you can get 35's under, no problems.
HTH..
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Follow Up By: Iamgq - Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Thanks guys!
I plan to put 33' since I am not a really hardcore 4wder. I just want a little bigger rubber to get the hell out of the deep rut since i guest most of 4wd out there using 35' so 33' will be most suitble to me.
If I run 35' on standard TD42, since it is such a big tyre and heavy, does it further worsen the engine performance of this already sluggish diesel GQ ? Does many people put 35' on natural aspirated TD42 without running turbo?
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Follow Up By: Truckster - Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
You didnt mention if your car is Auto or Manual. Auto is not so bad off, although becomes deadly without engine braking on downhills.. (I know)..
To go to 35's you should really do your diff ratios. You will love it on the road, and live in low range off road.
You can tell what diff ratios you have in your car, it is on the compliance plate.
It will say EG**41 meaning 4.1 diffs
If yours comes with 4.1's you should go to 4.3s for 33's to keep it standard gearing, or 4.6's with 35's to keep gearing standard.
Although 33's I didnt bother.
For the Speedo you can get the gears from Nissan to change the speedo back to strd with 33's or 35's. Part is $12, and 1/2 hour work. Its on the outside on the gearbox! Cant be easier.
HTH....
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Reply By: Truckster - Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Go with 32's then, you should get them under with no lift, and I dont think they require engineers certificate.
15% wider I think it is.. so depending on the 32's you go with you should be ok.
Try the new MTR's you wont regret it.
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Follow Up By: Truckster - Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00
32s might still scrub out on max compression but depends on condition of your current
suspension and if you plan to upgrade it soon or not.
What state are you in, I may be coaxed into selling my BFG MT's (Not crappy KM's!) 33's on 15x8's reasonable price..
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Follow Up By: Iamgq - Saturday, Oct 19, 2002 at 00:00
Saturday, Oct 19, 2002 at 00:00
Sorry Truckster, I may not buy any tyre in the next 4-6 months. My truck is absolutely standard except running on 32' BFG and Finer filter.
Thanks a lot ! I really appreciate of your opinion regarding the tyre size. I hope we can keep in touch........cheer!
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Reply By: kezza - Sunday, Oct 20, 2002 at 00:00
Sunday, Oct 20, 2002 at 00:00
truckster -BFG crappy KMs? please explain
kezza
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Follow Up By: Truckster - Sunday, Oct 20, 2002 at 00:00
Sunday, Oct 20, 2002 at 00:00
KM's are ripping sidewalls like cheese..
Lots of reports on 4 internet lists im on, and they are much softer rubber than the old ones, so wont get as many klms if thats a consideration.
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Reply By: kezza - Monday, Oct 21, 2002 at 00:00
Monday, Oct 21, 2002 at 00:00
OK truckster please Im interested in your info email me if you can, been using the KMs finding them to be wearing very
well but no sidewall damage yet. I think they are more a onroad offroad compromise and not a 100% serious offroad tyre however the wet weather bitumen performance is better and noise is down a bit. I bought them for the bush not the road but use them for both, I think a lot more people could use the KMs instead of the ATs and be happier with them than the old MTs Ive got a few converts - if really serious offroading mad scrambling up rocks etc sure use the rest of the serious tyres but everything is a compromise.
I have to laugh when sombody grizzles that their MTs are only speed rated to 160kph geeze cant expect them to do everything. Buy racing tyres. lol
thanks for your reply
Kezza
Oh and IAMGQ - no! Only 32s for your patrol standard, gearing is nice there too, also better fuel economy hope this debate helps
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