Hey guys i was wondering about the performance aspect between 33's and 35's. I dont go offroading a lot but i do and want some beefier tires anything than the stock generals.. I only have a 2/12 autospring on my truck and dont really have the money for a 6" lift. Would you guys say 33's and 35's perform about the same offroading and the real difference is just size?

 

Usually there is a difference in width when going from 33's to 35's so take the increased footprint into account. Footprint has a lot to do with performance, especially width. Your approach/departure angles, axle height, etc will be affected by tire size so bigger is usually better. 2" in tire size will do a lot more for you than an extra 2 inches in lift.

 

yea i hear ya on that. I would like to maybe just get the rancho 4" lift but that wont be for a while. So i was thinking maybe 33's would be the way to go with my AS. But i guess im trying to look a little down the road.

 

josiah's got some good advice there the 35's will give you more clearance flexibility than 33's- width wise, sure you're footprint can change but J, i've got 33x12.5R18muds and you've got 37x13.5R20 muds..thats 4" in height to 1"+ width* lol i'd add though, that you also need to account for suspension flex, play- with the 35's, and only a 2.5" as leveling kit, you are eating up alot of wheel well, manuverability that may be needed while offroading- so in that instance, a 33 would provide more flexibility for rough terrain- win some you lose some- i s'pose unless you are doing some hardcore offroading, you'd be fine with either the 33-or 35's

 

4" in height to 1" (37x13.5) in width but I agree everywhere else

 

Bigger isn't always better - look for the duct taped rack and pinion thread. Keep it simple and go with the AS and 33's.

 

Now whether things will hold up is another story.

 

So did the weld hold up? Can you take a pic?

 

My vote is for the 33s