33x10.50s vs 33x12.50s - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

Diggity UW99 · 02-26-2003, 06:22 AM

I was wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of each size is (33x10.50 vs 33x12.50). I only want to do a 4 inch lift so that is why I was looking at the 10.50s, plus I can use my stock rims and save some $$. Are they going to dig to China? Also, is it going to cause much of a difference in side hilling? Of course I don't wanna roll. Thanks for any suggestions.

Dan

*Digger196* · 02-26-2003, 06:42 AM

if your whelling on sand or lose greavel get the wider tread. the skinier tread will help on your turning radius.

Diggity UW99 · 02-27-2003, 01:58 AM

Yeah, that makes sense. Anyone else? Are the 10.50s going to make the vehicle more prone to roll?

**Alec** · 02-27-2003, 02:03 AM

Roll resistance depends on the overall tire width from side to side of the truck. If the outside edges of the 10.50s vs 12.50s are at the same distance, the rollover risk will be the same.

However, 12.50s will give you better handling and overall feel.

Girlpower4x4 · 02-27-2003, 02:26 AM

I just upgraded my tires from a 33 x 9.50 to a 34 x 10.50, I have the 6" lift on mine. The only difference I noticed was that I have to watch my turning radius. Other than that, no problems.
Anne

*Xplodor* · 03-04-2003, 01:29 PM

If you go with the 12.5, check your backspacing. I have my rims sticking out alittle bit, but because of the wide stance I get a LOT of rubbing. I'm having to go glass fenders because of it. I do however like the look and stance of the wider rims, tires, and backspacing.

Diggity UW99 · 03-04-2003, 04:16 PM

Great! Thanks for all the input. I will probably have to go with a slightly narrower tire since I con't want to have to chop up my fenders too much. Probably a 32x11.50 with 4 inches of lift. Thats an alright compromise.

Dan

02-26-2003, 06:22 AM	#1
Diggity UW99 Wannabe Elite Explorer Seattle, WA 94 Explorer Sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 75 Vehicle Specs	33x10.50s vs 33x12.50s I was wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of each size is (33x10.50 vs 33x12.50). I only want to do a 4 inch lift so that is why I was looking at the 10.50s, plus I can use my stock rims and save some $$. Are they going to dig to China? Also, is it going to cause much of a difference in side hilling? Of course I don't wanna roll. Thanks for any suggestions. Dan __________________ Dan J. 94 Sport 4x4 4.0L Auto 2" Skyjacker Coils and Add a Leaf 31x10.50 BFG MT/KM, 4 IPF Lights K&N Filter With Drilled Airbox, Bent Bumper (pulling out a Toyota)

02-26-2003, 06:42 AM	#2
Digger196 Elite Explorer ECX Member Winston-Salem, NC 98 Cherokee Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,550 Vehicle Specs	if your whelling on sand or lose greavel get the wider tread. the skinier tread will help on your turning radius. __________________ 2006 F-250 CC

02-27-2003, 01:58 AM	#3
Diggity UW99 Wannabe Elite Explorer Seattle, WA 94 Explorer Sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 75 Vehicle Specs	Yeah, that makes sense. Anyone else? Are the 10.50s going to make the vehicle more prone to roll? __________________ Dan J. 94 Sport 4x4 4.0L Auto 2" Skyjacker Coils and Add a Leaf 31x10.50 BFG MT/KM, 4 IPF Lights K&N Filter With Drilled Airbox, Bent Bumper (pulling out a Toyota)

02-27-2003, 02:03 AM	#4
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	Roll resistance depends on the overall tire width from side to side of the truck. If the outside edges of the 10.50s vs 12.50s are at the same distance, the rollover risk will be the same. However, 12.50s will give you better handling and overall feel. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

02-27-2003, 02:26 AM	#5
Girlpower4x4 Wannabe "Elite Explorer" Explorer Babe Oregon 94 XL Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 41 Vehicle Specs	I just upgraded my tires from a 33 x 9.50 to a 34 x 10.50, I have the 6" lift on mine. The only difference I noticed was that I have to watch my turning radius. Other than that, no problems. Anne __________________ Girlpower4x4~ 94' Ex. XL; 4:56 gears; ARB rearlocker; 6" Skyjacker lift; 34 x 10.50 TSL Swampers;5 spd Manual. Pictures of my X are here My Mugshot is here:

03-04-2003, 01:29 PM	#6
Xplodor Elite Explorer Riverside, Ca '01 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 824 Vehicle Specs	If you go with the 12.5, check your backspacing. I have my rims sticking out alittle bit, but because of the wide stance I get a LOT of rubbing. I'm having to go glass fenders because of it. I do however like the look and stance of the wider rims, tires, and backspacing. __________________ Ron Shah (Xplodor01@aol.com) 4Play Offroad - Riverside, CA 01' XLT 4x4: Cust Exhaust, 4" SuperLift, 1.5" TT/Warrior, 3" Body Lift, 33" Xterrains, 4.56s, Detroit Locker, On-Board Air 96' Mustang (NOS Stage II)

03-04-2003, 04:16 PM	#7
Diggity UW99 Wannabe Elite Explorer Seattle, WA 94 Explorer Sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 75 Vehicle Specs	Great! Thanks for all the input. I will probably have to go with a slightly narrower tire since I con't want to have to chop up my fenders too much. Probably a 32x11.50 with 4 inches of lift. Thats an alright compromise. Dan __________________ Dan J. 94 Sport 4x4 4.0L Auto 2" Skyjacker Coils and Add a Leaf 31x10.50 BFG MT/KM, 4 IPF Lights K&N Filter With Drilled Airbox, Bent Bumper (pulling out a Toyota)