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    GQ Tyre width recommendations

    89 Mav with 2” suspension lift, I’m looking at putting BFG KM2 33s on, but was wanting to hear others experience of running the wide 12.5’s as opposed to 10.5s on a 15” rim.

    The car is mostly used for bush cruising now, all the fun stuff but not overly extreme, only moderate black top use towing the boat occasionally.

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    I prefer the 12.5 for more traction but you do use a bit more fuel for the luxury.
    Sounds like that might not be a big concern for you.

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    I bought the 33 x 10.5R 15 because they sat inside the guard flares, were the same width as the factory originals, and give me greater ground pressure than the 12.5" wide tyre. I only use mine in Vic high country though. Still needed to do a minor mod to the factory mudflaps to stop tyre scrub on close to full lock.

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    Have you thought about getting 32/11.5 ?
    I'm getting that size when my current 31s wear out

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deano2506 View Post
    Have you thought about getting 32/11.5 ?
    I'm getting that size when my current 31s wear out
    I had the Wrangler MTR in 32 x 11.5, great tyre but limited in choice when you destroy one. Still have one here, couldnt sell it even for $50 and it was 200klm old, new $320. I went to 33" and better selection I reckon.
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    Yeah,true.the choices are limited in 32s.
    Good compromise on size though

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    I run 33 10.5 15's... works fine been through sand mud rocks etc also only needed a small flare, and I didn't need to modify mud flaps with 2 inch lift.
    if its worth doin its worth over doin

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    i run federal 33x12.5x15 on my GQ with nearly zero scrub and bushranger 75mm flexi flares.

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    33 X 12.5 first set BFG and now second set maxxis razr same size but thinking of reducing the width on the next set .

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