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How tall are your 33s?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by m38willys, Aug 12, 2004.

  1. m38willys

    m38willys Jeep Vice 2024 Sponsor

    How tall are your 33s? I need to buy some new treads, but am wondering about the various actual heights of the different tires. very few are actually the height they are sized at, (marketing is a fine thing) so I am just wondering what everyone out there in ECJ 5 land has. I know about Static Loaded Radius, and how that varies with pressure, weight, and wear, as well as rim width. I am just looking for a 33 tire that is 33. IMO, a 34" tire would be perfect for me, but those are rare. 35 is too much, so I will most likely go with a 33. Unless there is a 35 incher that is actually 33.5, or 34. What ya'll got out there??? thanks
    Brannon
    P.S. looking for a 12.50 width on a 15 inch rim. :flag:
     
    m38willys, Aug 12, 2004
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I think the Super Swampers are as close to the advertised height as any. My 32x11.50 Pro Comps measured 30 1/2" new, on 8.5" wide rims.....
     
    Patrick, Aug 12, 2004
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  3. Chris Insull

    Chris Insull All roads lead me back to the beach... 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    32.5 on my 33x12.5 MTR's
     
    Chris Insull, Aug 13, 2004
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  4. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    Swamper makes a 34"......... :D
     
    blevisay, Aug 13, 2004
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  5. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    :shock: And just how do you know that? :D ;) :hurrican:
     
    Glenn, Aug 13, 2004
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  6. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member


    :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Uh welll........ :oops:
     
    blevisay, Aug 13, 2004
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  7. m38willys

    m38willys Jeep Vice 2024 Sponsor

    I think they make it at 10.5 wide, and I am looking for a 12.5. picky picky picky, I know. Not to mention that I want a radial tire.
     
    m38willys, Aug 13, 2004
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  8. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member


    Well thats a different story............ :D
     
    blevisay, Aug 13, 2004
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  9. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Dang Billy, I figured you'd get the picture out. ;)
     
    Glenn, Aug 13, 2004
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  10. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    wHERE IS THAT PIC?
     
    blevisay, Aug 13, 2004
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  11. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    33 x 12.50 Mud Kings, actually 31 and 1/4", probably 90% tread left.
     
    Glenn, Aug 13, 2004
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  12. m38willys

    m38willys Jeep Vice 2024 Sponsor

    yeah, and thats crap.....that tire should be called a 31 or 32 at best. Its all about marketing
     
    m38willys, Aug 13, 2004
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  13. toyotaon42s

    toyotaon42s New Member

    my best friend has a set of 33X12.50 pro comp M/T's and they measured 33.8" (on an explorer w/ 8inch wheels)

    He has 5 for sale ...
     
    toyotaon42s, Aug 13, 2004
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  14. BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    My almost gone pro comp M/T 33x12.50x15 on a 10" wide rim are just over 31.5"
    Super Swamper has a 34x12.50x15 TRXUS M/T in a radial, $166.00 per @ www.tyres1.com
     
    BlueFlu, Aug 13, 2004
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  15. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    My 33x12.50 BFG MTs on 10" wheel measure 32" at 30 psi, with ~75% tread left.
     
    lynn, Aug 16, 2004
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  16. DoubleK

    DoubleK New Member

    My Dayton Timberlines (33x12.50 on 9" wheel) measure 32.25 with about 28psi, the Jeep partially assembled and 85% tread.
     
    DoubleK, Aug 16, 2004
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  17. crash7

    crash7 Sponsor

    Pro comp MT 31.5 with weight on it. Spare on carrier 32.5, both @ 30 psi, 200 miles.
     
    crash7, Aug 17, 2004
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