33 or 35 Inch Wheels on me GU

[BLACK-GU]

Just curious to see what others think.

Ive got a Nissan Patrol GU - Yes its black...haha

I'm getting a new set of wheels and not sure if i should upgrade to 35's?

Are 33's enough or will 35's just be way too much?

Thanks in advance.

[MickyD]

Black-GU - I think 33 inch should be ok mate.

Unless your doing hardcore rock or mud thrashing then 33's will be more than enough.

[AB]

The gear ratios will also be messed up a bit on 35's too and choosing 33's you can then spend the same amount of money but a lot better quality.

[Timbo]

Agree with the posts above.

I have 35's on my patrol. I love them, but they are wasted being on the road as much as mine are. I'm just too lazy to change them.. but also, my other set are 31" tyres and they are pretty rooted. One day i'd like to save the money to buy a good set of 33's.
Unless you're doing really hardcore tracks or competitions of some kind, 33's are all that you need. There have been instances where guys with 33" tyres have out driven guys with 35's purely based on skill. So in other words.. 35" tyres won't make you drive tracks any better or get you further. Hope this helps.

ps: my 35's throw my speedo out around 7-10/kmh.. so if the speed limit is 60, i usually do 50 on the speedo.

[White_GU]

Yeah have to agree with the general consensus here. 33's I think are perfect. Also, which no-one has pointed out yet, you don't have to have a 3" lift to fit 33's unlike the 35's.. and even then, you get a slight scrubbing of the tyres under full articulation. 2" suspension lift with 33's will get you pretty much anywhere in Australia. Blokes like Malcom Douglas and Alby Mangal didn't even have suspension lifts I don't think! Those guys when everywhere haha.

[4.2 shorty]

Haha... nothing like a Shorty with 37's !!!
Just need the Shorty though :P

Our wagon has 33" BFG AT's. They are alright for what use the truck for really. Wouldn't like to get into the sloppy mud with them. I've heard they aren't that great.

[AB]

Like what G-Unit mentioned, it does depend on what your vehicle is used for.

If It's your everyday car than yes, 35's will be a waste but if its your weekender 4x4 than you can get away with it.

Not sure if anyone has noticed this in the last few years but a lot of people are on 35's and 37's.

I went to some old tracks out Toolangi way a while back and my 33's just wern't cutting it.

A lot of the tracks were bogged out with 37" tyres from the locals and it made that day a nightmare.

In fact i spent all day bypassing favourite spots and winching out like a mad man.

The next question is, do i keep up with the pace and get 37's so i can access these tracks?

What happens next, does everyone upgrade again until the tracks are inaccessible...haha

[DazGQ]

I've noticed that out my way too in some of the state park tracks.

I was going to get 35's for my beast but like everyone above It's my work car and I'm struggling to justify weekend fun versus city driving?

Need to invest in a city little rice burner car so I can do mods on the beast to enable her to go further.

money money money!!!

[Woof]

Dennis if you put 35's on they will rub without a lift.
I had a 2" lift on my GU and running 33's and even they rubbed.
Wayne

[BLACK-GU]

Thanks for the tips.

I'm not the most knowledgable 4x4 guru and i do carry some heavy items in my car so as Wayne pointed out with the rubbing it would be even worse with carrying a load....taa!