Fitting 33” tires on Big Bend?

[jaruss01]

Cooper AT3 reviews. Note this is more applicable to OBX guys since we need to find quietest most comfortable E load. Big bend guys could take their pick on Cs although Cooper A53 keep coming up when you google quietest AT tire

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[Tphw2020]

LT255/80R17
121/118R E BSWShow Specs
55,000 Mile
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(LT Sizes) 33.1 x 10 This is what I want to do!

 

[jdbronc]

My guess would be yes, but would probably need to stay skinny. I'm looking at the Base 4 door and looking to swap on the BB tire/wheels and grill to the Base, if I can get a factory locker/lsd on the Base.

If not, it'll be a BB with 4.27 E-Locker and Auto with the 2.3 and Cactus Gray. I think I'll probably be okay with BB stock tire size.

How would 33's affect the speedometer and towing capability on the BB with 2.7L with 3.73 gearing?. This will be my daily driver and I'll be towing more than crawling so rear locker doesn't seem as important for my use case. What would the advantage be with switching to 4.27?

 

[Toccoa]

Wheel diameter that clears the caliper would be a nice addition

Gonna try for 16's but of course no idea yet

Base Bronco has 16" rims. I have seen no information about any differences to the brake setup throughout the Bronco line. So, you should be fine of you want to roll on smaller rims.

 

[Gr8Hortoni]

How would 33's affect the speedometer and towing capability on the BB with 2.7L with 3.73 gearing?. This will be my daily driver and I'll be towing more than crawling so rear locker doesn't seem as important for my use case. What would the advantage be with switching to 4.27?

32 to 33 would be minimal. At 70 mph you’re off by 2 mph tops. As far as the 3.73, it depends on what you’re doing with it. Towing regularly? I’d say go up. Daily driving with occasional off highway use? You should be ok.

4.27 is going to bring up your rpm and throttle response so it doesn’t feel sluggish, only going up to 33” it’s a minimaldifference. Anything bigger than 33 now or in the future, I would go with the 4.27.

 

[DonM]

How would 33's affect the speedometer and towing capability on the BB with 2.7L with 3.73 gearing?. This will be my daily driver and I'll be towing more than crawling so rear locker doesn't seem as important for my use case. What would the advantage be with switching to 4.27?

I would guess that the speedo would only be off by a very small margin. BB stock tires are listed as 32.1 inches tall. I'm sure that it can corrected easily, just not sure of the cost or actual method.

If I go BB, I'm getting the locker more for the gearing upgrade than the actual locker, as mine will be primarily a DD and probably small camper tow rig. The locker is the bonus. Acceleration should feel less sluggish and might even let you go with an even bigger tire.

 

[Deleted member 16780]

I've settled on 33" Toyo ATIII Open Country's. I want low(er) noise but an aggressive sidewall and pattern. The 32" standards just don't cut it. I will be using my vehicle mostly for commuting and roads. The Toyo's are good enough for snow, dirt, sand. The Toyo's also have great longevity. A serious consideration for road drivers.

 

[FATHORSE]

moving up to Falken Wildpeak AT3W 255/80 R17 soon as I can justify it D

 

[FATHORSE]

On the Wheel and Tire obsession tonight, alot of these tire sights have the Bronco listed, but nothing available yet. Looking at a Wrangler Sport and my Demo model. Looking for a chunky military looking wheel. Probably going to buy as soon as I can once i get my Key in pocket.
Dig 1552 and Mayhem and Centerline. You guys have anything else that has that look?

 

[FATHORSE]

 

[FATHORSE]

 

[FATHORSE]

Fuel has some nice ones.

 

[FATHORSE]

Digging all of these.

 

[FATHORSE]

Cant go wrong with Black Rhino...that is if you have the cash!

 

[FATHORSE]

BTW, wasnt trying to hijack the post. I am considering Big Bend and wheel package after. So i thought it was fitting to list all these options once you make the Size change. Bowing out!

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