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The Mud Pit => General => Topic started by: Seabee_BUC on June 04, 2008, 04:14:54 PM
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Just came across this. It explains the benefits (based on a LOT of scientific math and physics) of a taller skinnier tire versus a smaller wider tire. If you read the whole document, you'll find the info is outstanding!!
Expeditions West (http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html)
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very enlightning! glad i only have 11.5w vice the 12.5! next tire will be a 33x10.5 LOL
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Go for the 34x10.5 LTB!!! ;D
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thats what i wanted in the first place! I would want to try a tire to see if it will fit, though
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I've seen that, thats why I was so exited to find the 33by 10.5 in the BFG's
and from my experiences so far I agree with them completely directional controll with the narower tires is great and the way they wrap around things aired down is amzing.
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I got hung up on that rock BTC my first time out with you guys when I had my 31 x 10.5's. Rocket had to winch me off. After I got my 33 x 12.5's I had no problem either way from the same angles. I'm not arguing with these guys formulas, I usually have to count on my fingers but my 33's definately made a lot of difference for me!
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you are compairing apples and orenges, Bayou, you can't compaire two tires that are different height AND width WRT the artical. the extra 2 inches (31 to 33) gives you an extra inch in ground clearance. that can be a big difference. you got stuck/hung up due to clearance, not lack of traction.
Just my $.02
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I prefer apples! ;D
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oarnges are sweeter, and jucier
but apples can have a nice crunch
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apples---> less work and go great with peanut butter :D