30X11.50 or 31X11.00 Thornbird

[Yomie]

My queation had to do with which one of these sizes would be better on a '97 4X4, without the tire rubbing. I will have the Warior Shackles and the Tortion Twist done next week thats when i will get the tires.

Also if i do the shackle/twist what is the largest tire i could fit under there with minimal trimming, if i went with a tire like the BFG AT/KO?

 

[olivesman]

thornbirds are worst possible tire choice if your trying to avoid rubbing. their side lugs will rub on most anything besides a jeep. you might be able to get away w/ the 11's but you'll still experience some kind of rub i'm sure. thornbirds are notorious for that.

 

[91XJ4ltr]

Why Thornbirds??

Every single person I've known running Thornbird's hates them! They're bias ply so they'll be rough while driving on the street, they pack up with mud faster than an All Terrain, and They wear Quickly. If you want swampers check into the SSR series, which are radial tires. They are also siped on the center lugs for better street performance, AND They are dang good off-road! And if you don't mind the wear associated with regular swampers then check out the regular TSL/SX Swampers, they're one of the best tires for Wheeling in my opinion.

PS Thornbird's rub on Jeeps just as bad

 

[Clint]

my 33x12.50's thornbirds did not rub with a 6 inch lift but i do not suggest these tires they only get traction on rocks although they will get traction once they dig down to the side lugs in dirt but mud forget it