Tire Research...
12-25-2008, 05:50 PM
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Tire Research...
Being interested in tire upgrades, and understanding the metric sizes vs. the old style (33 x 12.50 / 15) I have done some research.
My 06 Fx4 SCAB
came stock with 275/55/R20
which amounts to: 31.8" x 10.9" x 20
(conversion is available here in the forum and tire websites)
Costs between $130 - $220 each tire with worst case being about $1,000 - ALL 4 TIRES
Now... you level it out and want 33s....
305/55/R20
33.2" x 12" x 20
$285 - $400 EACH.... worst case about $1,800.... ALL 4 TIRES
That means you are paying $800 - $1,000 for 1.2" of tire.
I'm thinking a more aggressive tread on the smaller size may be the way to go.... any thoughts???
My 06 Fx4 SCAB
came stock with 275/55/R20which amounts to: 31.8" x 10.9" x 20
(conversion is available here in the forum and tire websites)
Costs between $130 - $220 each tire with worst case being about $1,000 - ALL 4 TIRES
Now... you level it out and want 33s....
305/55/R20
33.2" x 12" x 20
$285 - $400 EACH.... worst case about $1,800.... ALL 4 TIRES
That means you are paying $800 - $1,000 for 1.2" of tire.
I'm thinking a more aggressive tread on the smaller size may be the way to go.... any thoughts???
Last edited by Riggo44; 12-25-2008 at 05:52 PM. Reason: Worst case is cost for ALL 4 tires....
