new 33 x 10.5 r 15 option

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new 33 x 10.5 r 15 option

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I stopped by my local Les Schwab tire center and they said "oh yeah toyo just started making a 33x10.50." they quoted me about $15 more per tire for the toyo's than there price on BFG KM2's (there price on KM2's is way high 225ea vs 189ea at multiple national chains)

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/open-country-mt

not sure if it would be cheaper thru a diffrent Toyo dealer as quite offten Les Schwab's prices seem to be a bit inflated.

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Post by fallvitals »

those are pretty good lookin' and look like they would be better onroad then the KM2, while still being great offroad. Too bad they arent in 30x9.5x15
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I'm pretty sure a 10" wide 33 will rub real bad unless you have at least a 6" suspension lift. :?

I only paid $715 for 4 BFG KM2's (31x10.5/15) @ Americas Tire/Discount tire.

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Post by HenryJ »

Reed is running 33x10.5 with no problems.
The Mystery lift is all you need to do.

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I thought you needed to cut up the fenders to get 33x10.5 in there without any rubbing? :? You and Reed both have 33's, but both of you also have the "special" cut out flares. I don't see how you could run a tire that big without cutting up the fenders?

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You do have to cut. They would not even bolt on without. Our fender openings are only 31".

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