33s M/T - Questions

[JHarris1385]

Opinions on this tread compared to the "Guard Dog?"

http://www.treadwright.com/p-28-235-...ler-m-t-e.aspx

[Riff Raff]

Opinions on this tread compared to the "Guard Dog?"

http://www.treadwright.com/p-28-235-...ler-m-t-e.aspx

Not a bad lookin' M/T tire (pretty meaty). However, I hope you're not really considering putting 235 series width (extremely skinny) tires on your VX??? You will absolutely hate the look, as it will make the VX appear as if it's riding on skinny wagon-wheels from the ol' West and make the VX look like a frickin' stagecoach (not good).

When shopping for VX tires using OEM rims, you should ONLY consider 265; 275; 285 series width tires, as you will want to "fill-out" the huge wheel-wells of the VX and not make it look weird like a match-box!!!

For a cool lookin' & wide super-lightweight M/T tire using the 1999 OEM 16x7 rim, I highly recommend only the 33" Yokohama - Geolandar M/T+ in 285/75R16 (32.9" O.D./51.6 lbs). This specific tire should be the only one on your shopping list!!!

Save your money and just get the Yoko's and never look back (you'll be glad you did)!!! The Yoko's give you the 33" O.D. you want, the wide 285 width you want, the super-lightweight you want, the awesome traction you want, and the frickin' bad-@ss look you want!!! 'Nuff said.




EDIT: Please visit the website of www.Tires-Easy.com as they have the Yokohama - Geolandar M/T+ in 285/75R16 for only $198.80 each (a true bargain).

[Bob Barker]

Looks like a good mud tire. I'd drive around on them if they were on sell and I needed another set.

[RamAirZ]

I would take the guard dogs myself for a multipurpose truck IMO. As for Riff, if he WANTED that tire he would be asking about it

[Riff Raff]

As for Riff, if he WANTED that tire he would be asking about it

No harm; no foul, Ram. I do believe JHarris1385 just really wants to save some $$$ overall and that's the main reason he's even considering the TreadWrights which are essentially heavy re-treaded tires on an old tire carcass for cheap $$$.

I look at is this way-- JHarris1385 is already "half-way" there monetarily in meeting his tire purchase goal of getting a lightweight 33" M/T tire. The TreadWrights are >$100 per tire and the Yoko's are <$200 per tire. Thus, JHarris1385 has allocated enough money in his piggy-bank for 2 Yoko's already and is 50% done in meeting his tire purchase goal.

There is something to be said about true happiness with your purchase and buyer's remorse regretting that you should have just saved your pennies a tiny bit longer and bought what your heart really wanted from the start. There is no worse feeling of saying to yourself "Damn, I shoulda' just saved my money a bit longer and got what I really wanted" VERSUS "I'm so much happier I went ahead and splurged for the better choice". Bottom Line-- you get what you pay for; there is no free lunch.

My primary goal is that I truly wish JHarris1385 to be happy with his tire purchase whatever tire he finally decides to go with and that they meet or exceed his expectations which is a tire that meets "his" following criteria:

o M/T
o Lightweight
o 33" O.D.
o Wide Width
o Good Looks
o Cheapest Price Available

JHarris1385 asked for people's opinion, and I offered mine from an "analysis perspective" that meets ALL of his criteria (except maybe $$$). My opinion is just that-- only my opinion. Again, no harm; no foul, Ram. Cheers!!!

[RamAirZ]

I was just messing with you on all the "wants". I agree that a 285/75 looks good, but from seeing some 34x10.50's on a 15x6 rim on a VX, I really liked the look, that's why they are on my Passport now, mind you the 235's would be about an inch thinner overall:

My truck on right with 285/75's, VX on left on 34x10.50's




One thing you didn't mention about that size, it's load range E, it will ride like a stagecoach too. That size is USUALLY found on dually's hence the reason it's probably only offered in the E-range. Here are some trucks with 235/85's



Jeep in the front

[Riff Raff]

OMG, that Nissan Xterra looks absolutely hidious with the 235/85's and really illustrates my point about a "stagecoach with wagon-wheels" from the ol' West. The same size tire on a VX with its huge oversize wheel-wells would look even worse!!!

Heck, if I was gonna' lift a VX and wasn't concerned about individual tire weight of 60+ lbs-- my #1 tire size choice would be 285/75R18 (35" O.D.) mounted on the 2000/2001 OEM 18x7 stock rim (tires available from Toyo; Maxxis; G/Y), and become a member of the elite 35" O.D. VX club. Go big, or go home!!!

[Hiredgoon]

To me the large skinny tire with a really aggressive tread always looks very military and utilitarian. It seems odd to see it on a more finished/refined looking vehicle such as the X-Terra or the VX, but it's not unattractive. It's very well suited to simple black rims as well IMO--there's something very matter-of-fact looking about it from a purely aesthetic point of view. I thought it was a very striking and effective look on Mikenomy's rig in particular.

On the Ironman as well, the contrast will be great--puts me in mind of those great Toyota Hiluxes from District 9.

[VXorado]

Go big, or go home!!!

X2, after running 33s for 2 years I have the itch to get those 35s. I just need a little more lift first.

[JHarris1385]

VXorado - What are you running now in that thumbnail?

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Yeah I am being terribly indecisive...I have three sets of rims and tired of not being particularly happy with any of them. I want a more aggressive stance with the MT look, but for some reason leery of a tire larger than 265...don't know why, guess I just need to personally see a VX with that or greater first hand.

I plan to no matter what keep the stock 18's, and I like the look of a larger rim with meat on it. I have always like the Yoko, it is just a bit more money. At $190 plus shipping for the Treadwright (Guard Dogs) it may end up being near the same price as a local dealer of the Yokos. They are on back order so I have time to make up my mind. They told me they will let me know when they have the carcasses in. Thats the reason I looked at the 235/85-16 meanwhile. I like the look of the skinny tough tire but it did look BAD on the Xterra!

Anyone else notice a grinding noise in the cvs when running a 33 (heavier than stock wheel combo)?

[RamAirZ]

I never noticed any noises with my 33's. I know you said you need to personally see a VX with the 285's or larger, but here are a few pics of mine with 285/75-16 MT's with Isuzu Snowflake rims:

[tom4bren]

I was just messing with you on all the "wants". I agree that a 285/75 looks good, but from seeing some 34x10.50's on a 15x6 rim on a VX, I really liked the look, that's why they are on my Passport now, mind you the 235's would be about an inch thinner overall:

My truck on right with 285/75's, VX on left on 34x10.50's

No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No!!!!

A VX is s'posed to look like this:

[LittleBeast]

No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No!!!!

A VX is s'posed to look like this:

I agree Tom.....

OR LIKE THIS:

[tom4bren]

Now Dat's what I'm talkin 'bout!!!!

[JHarris1385]

I really do like the look of that one with the 34x10.5. I like the stiffer looking sidewall.