I’m thinking of putting BFG 32 x 11.5 tires on 7-inch rims, but they are only recommended for rims that are 8-10 inches wide. The next smallest tire, 31 x 10.5 will fit 7s, but they aren’t much wider than the tires I have, so I don’t consider them much of an upgrade.
Anyone know if this would affect safety or if it’s just an issue with tread wear and tire wall life? I don’t care too much about minor handling problems, but don’t want to risk catastrophic failure at freeway speeds.
Mounting oversize tires can make it much easier for the tire to come unseated from the rim. I guess you will lowering the pressures sometimes for wheeling? Probably a bad move.
I’d go with the correct fitment or go to wider rims.
Wider rims sounds like a good idea … but then the Rodeo has 6-lug hubs, which really narrows down the available rims (most have 5 these days), then I would have to find something with just the right offset. A set of custom rims would probably cost more than the car.
Oh, a Rodeo… MJB will answer that in a moment I’m sure. 
Or maybe if you search in his posts for tires I’m sure he’s mentioned what size rubber he’s running.
Quick search says he’s on 33’s, but he didn’t say what section width.
[quote=“redwagon”]Oh, a Rodeo… MJB will answer that in a moment I’m sure. Or maybe if you search in his posts for tires I’m sure he’s mentioned what size rubber he’s running.
Quick search says he’s on 33’s, but he didn’t say what section width.[/quote]
I’m running 265/75/16’s which amounts to 32 inch tires. I also have about 8cm of suspension lift to do so. I’ve had them down to about 15psi (To tow out a britmobile in the sand) and have yet to lose a bead. The first generation rims can handle a 33 inch tire, but you’ll either have to do a 3 on 3 lift (suspension and body) or break out the sawzall and get ready to do some serious cutting.
Is your Rodeo lifted? I’ve included a pic of mine decked out for you to compare. I still get some rubbing at full extension in the front. I mention this because at stock height you’ll not easily be able to fit anything larger than 31’s.
PM me if you’d like for more detail on the Rodeo…This truck’s been a project/DD of mine for over ten years.
Hi MJB - thanks for the info! Your Zu looks mean with those tires on it. I lifted my Rodeo with extended shackles at the back and cranked up the torsion bars up front and got about 2.5 inches out of it. Mine is also a 94, so I should be able to fit the same rubber as you (assuming we have similar leaf spring aging). According to BFG the 265/75R16s and 275/70R16 are the biggest tires approved for a 7-inch rim. I am leaning toward the wider rather than higher tire, as I like to tool around in the sand. I’ve got 245/70s on right now, which work out to about 29 inches. They just don’t fill out the wheelarches at all.
I’m not really interested in the body lift as there is real chance of getting shat on at inspection time. I think what you’ve done is just about under the radar, which is where I’d like to stay also.
The tires will be a “birthday present.” It just clocked 100,000km, which I suppose is just about broken in by Rodeo standards.
[quote=“redwagon”]Mounting oversize tires can make it much easier for the tire to come unseated from the rim. I guess you will lowering the pressures sometimes for wheeling? Probably a bad move.
I’d go with the correct fitment or go to wider rims.[/quote]
I’ve had different experience, using wider tires, on a 15x8…using 12.50, being able to run lower pressures, without losing a bead.
I figure it would make it easier to do that.
Hi Guys,
Where do you guys get good offers for BFGs? I am looking for a reasonable quote for BFG KOs. Thanks
[quote=“kdk”]Hi Guys,
Where do you guys get good offers for BFGs? I am looking for a reasonable quote for BFG KOs. Thanks[/quote]
BFG, either are imported from Japan, or USA.
Why not check out local tires?
You can get a set of Maxxis 8080 MT, with an aggressive tread, for less than $500USD.
Also check out SilverStone Tire stores, they also carry MT’s from 31’s, 32’s, 33’s, and even 35’s, and higher.
[quote=“Pablito”][quote=“kdk”]Hi Guys,
Where do you guys get good offers for BFGs? I am looking for a reasonable quote for BFG KOs. Thanks[/quote]
BFG, either are imported from Japan, or USA.
Why not check out local tires?
You can get a set of Maxxis 8080 MT, with an aggressive tread, for less than $500USD.
Also check out SilverStone Tire stores, they also carry MT’s from 31’s, 32’s, 33’s, and even 35’s, and higher.[/quote]
Seems everyone I know are using the BFGs, ave up to 100k for highway and 80k for mixed driving (offroad) …just had differing quotes from differnt shops…about 8000k/piece for 265/65/17
I got just over 100k off of my BF Goodrich A/T’s, and just swapped them out a month or so aga for a set of Maxxis A/t’s that ran just under 6k per tire.
[quote=“kdk”][quote=“Pablito”][quote=“kdk”]Hi Guys,
Where do you guys get good offers for BFGs? I am looking for a reasonable quote for BFG KOs. Thanks[/quote]
BFG, either are imported from Japan, or USA.
Why not check out local tires?
You can get a set of Maxxis 8080 MT, with an aggressive tread, for less than $500USD.
Also check out SilverStone Tire stores, they also carry MT’s from 31’s, 32’s, 33’s, and even 35’s, and higher.[/quote]
Seems everyone I know are using the BFGs, ave up to 100k for highway and 80k for mixed driving (offroad) …just had differing quotes from differnt shops…about 8000k/piece for 265/65/17[/quote]
That’s about right. I got quoted NT$7900 each for BFG T/A KO 265/75R16s.
Ouch thats expensive, I just found an online retailer in the US that does ocean freight! Wonder if its better to bring some tires in myself…something different like maybe
Pro-comps or Dick Cepeks…
Group buy anyone?
Are you sure it’s worth shipping in tires? I’m not sure sure the savings would be huge (I checked the online prices for BFGs KOs and they seem to retail at around US$200 or so). Not more than NT$1500 difference compared to local prices. The local price will include fitting and balancing, too.
Plus, what if you order exotic tires and need to replace one torn while out wheeling?
The locally available MT tires, though cheaper, don’t look they would be safe on-road in the wet.
Michael, how do the Maxxis tires measure up to the BFGs? Did you change for a reason other than the cheaper cost of them?
[quote=“monkey”]Are you sure it’s worth shipping in tires? I’m not sure sure the savings would be huge (I checked the online prices for BFGs KOs and they seem to retail at around US$200 or so). Not more than NT$1500 difference compared to local prices. The local price will include fitting and balancing, too.
Plus, what if you order exotic tires and need to replace one torn while out wheeling?
The locally available MT tires, though cheaper, don’t look they would be safe on-road in the wet.
Michael, how do the Maxxis tires measure up to the BFGs? Did you change for a reason other than the cheaper cost of them?[/quote]
Thats why at least 5 pieces are needed, one for spare. Tires on the BFG level are hard to puncture, unless one is really abusive or rock crawling…
Worst case scenario is to replace torn item with a similar size local brand while the US replacement heads this way.
its definately going to be more expensive, from the looks of it. But then one gets cool tires like, Dick Cepeks, Mickey Thomson and Pro-Comps just to name a few :lick:
I’m not so sure getting your tires torn is as hard as you make out. Taiwanese construction companies dump their trash anywhere they think they can’t be seen, often along those dusty rural tracks that look so inviting in a 4WD. I can’t count the number of times I’ve come close to running over a piece of rusty rebar jutting out of the ground. While the Rodeo would look way cool with MT Baja Claws on it, I think I’ll go with the BFGs for practicality’s sake.
Just out of curiosity, what are you driving?
[quote=“monkey”]I’m not so sure getting your tires torn is as hard as you make out. Taiwanese construction companies dump their trash anywhere they think they can’t be seen, often along those dusty rural tracks that look so inviting in a 4WD. I can’t count the number of times I’ve come close to running over a piece of rusty rebar jutting out of the ground. While the Rodeo would look way cool with MT Baja Claws on it, I think I’ll go with the BFGs for practicality’s sake.
Just out of curiosity, what are you driving?[/quote]
Jeep GC. Still working on it as a pet project. Just installed Old Man Emus springs for a 3 inch lift. Now waiting for the Pro-Comp shocks to arrive mid-nov. I am getting bump steer! Also ordered a rancho steering stabilizer. Wheels came with the car Pirelli Scorpions ATR but should need replacing soon .
Oh dear. Bump steer is just one of many problems you are going to face with a suspension lift. You better fix it before you put bigger tires on, or the problem will just get amplified by the additional rubber. Do post a pic if you get a chance. Would like to see how the GC looks lifted. Have seen a few heavily modified Cherokees around Taiwan but not a GC yet.
What are you driving btw? Was talking to a jeep expert in the US, he said I required an adjustable trackbar to center the axle, I dont mind getting one if the shipping didnt cost the same as the bar itself! Grrrr. Its not too bad now except over bumpy roads. Let me see if I can upload some pics…works in progress.
Ok here is a pic, pre-lift, sitting on stock springs
here it is still on stock springs parked beside a lifted GC with Skyjackers all around and ARB bullbars. This guy has 265/70/17 BFG KOs
Here is the pic of it lifted 3 inches. So there is a yawning gap there to be filled. 
Here are some other cars of interest… I kind of like the FJ
