Another stupid tire debate

[Boonie Buster]

I already know the answer you'll probably all say, and why, but i like asking anyways. :fawkdancesmiley:

If you had a choice between a 33x12.5x15 TSL Bias or a 34x9.5x15 TSL Bias. What would you pick and why?

:corn:

 

[Corey Y]

What are they going on?

 

[Jaydog]

I prefer width over height, less ground pressure, wider footprint for traction.

 

[Boonie Buster]

What are they going on?

Light truck.

 

[boxboy]

if it is more or all off road 33x12.5x15 TSL Bias

if it sees 50% or more on road year round 34x9.5x15 TSL Bias

 

[heep70]

I prefer width over height, less ground pressure, wider footprint for traction.

I agree

 

[Skid Mark]

I prefer width over height, less ground pressure, wider footprint for traction.

x3:awesomework:

 

[Boonie Buster]

Why would you want less ground pressure?.

A wider tire does provide more surface area.

Has anyone ran the 34x9.5's to give a first hand experience?! :corn:

 

[HOrunner]

I have a 34x9.50 you can have for a spare if you want, it's about 30% tread.

 

[Skid Mark]

Ran just about every combo. there are really so many variables. Weight and size of vehicle power plant and gearing and last what kinda of terrain. If you want to get specific I like less ground pressure because I'm am a mud-slut And I like it when I'm in the squish the soft and stinky down right dirty C'mon

 

[boxboy]

I think you should get the LTB 34 10.50 15 so your right on the middle :fawkdancesmiley:

 

[Jaydog]

Why would you want less ground pressure?.

A wider tire does provide more surface area.

Has anyone ran the 34x9.5's to give a first hand experience?! :corn:

In eastern wa I ran a 34x9 tire in the snow, the pizza cutters did quite well, and in some cases better than wide tires, but failed in deep snow, low ground pressure will keep you up on top of both mud and deep snow, same ideas used in heavy equipment in the LGP series, wide tracks to keep you up on top of wet soil.

 

[Money Mark]

I ran 2 sets of 34x9.50 on my TJ for 2 years. And currently running a 34x10.50 on the Cherokee. I like the 10.50 better, but on the TJ the 9.50 worked great. Neither of these rigs were meant for or enjoyed in snow. I've always used the buggy's for that.

33's are :rb:

 

[Money Mark]

See, mine from years ago.....:haha:

I have a 34x9.50 you can have for a spare if you want, it's about 30% tread.

 

[Jay Luke]

I think you should get the LTB 34 10.50 15 so your right on the middle :fawkdancesmiley:

This makes the most sense to me also...

 

[Boonie Buster]

Ya, I thought about those, but i want to try an extreme... i'd use something else for snow, but i wouldnt mind them for Naches...:eeek:

 

[dirtyhall]

I prefer width over height, less ground pressure, wider footprint for traction.

X2 for me on this one. I was asked this same question when I bought my LTB's.

 

[Alan]

Hi All:

The 34X9.5 might be fine for flat land 'wheeling, but for off-camber trails in the mountains I'd want a wider tire for stability.

My US$00.02

Regards,

Alan

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I already know the answer you'll probably all say, and why, but i like asking anyways. :fawkdancesmiley:

If you had a choice between a 33x12.5x15 TSL Bias or a 34x9.5x15 TSL Bias. What would you pick and why?

:corn:

 

[traildemon]

Wider is better

 

[Digger 5]

I've had numerous sets of 33's but have never run the 34's. Over the years I've run with many guys that have run the 34's and they always seem to have a problem staying on the rim. Even beadlocks liked to pop the inside bead.