off-roading on my new Procomp M/T's

[Dave92270]

I forgot to add the specs; these are 33's (33.1" according to manufacturer) LT285/75/R16 - D load range, 3-ply sidewalls. I wanted Hummer recommended/stock size to stay within factory specs for now; maybe at some point later I'll upgrade to 35's, but I was concerned about street performance with 35" set since I drive the truck daily around the town. I practically feel like having a new vehicle after I got rid of the 20" set and removed low-hanging chrome nerf bars - huge improvement in the side's clearance - not worried when climbing over terrain now. I may install the OEM rocker bars for protection.

Tires seem quiet on the road (I expected worse), only when turning the noise sometimes increases a bit, I guess the rough sides make more contact with the pavement that way. Dealer inflated them to 35psi and that's where I left them for now. I think I can air down significantly if needed (once I get onboard compressor). These ProComps are also supposed to be very resistant to punctures - very important to me because the terrain we have here.. finally - ProComps are Made in U.S.A.

here is the manufacturer link:
http://www.procomptires.com/xtrememudterrain.html

[Big Dad]

Sweet...I was sold on the BFG 315/75/16 MT's. Now I've gotta find your tire in 35 inches. That looks awesome...nice rig.

[3Hummer]

nice, ya thats what im doing im moving up but only to 33". Im gonna go with the Bridgestone Dueler all terrains, becuase i need it to stil be covered under my tire warranty. The way everyone in my family goes through tires becuase of nails, that is a major necessaity. How is it wheeling with those compared to the 32's? And about the low haning nerf bars, what i do with mine is i take em on and off. Whenever i head to some places for wheeling that i know i need the extra clearence i jsut crawl under the car and take em off about 30 minutes to get em off. Mine are black though so it doesnt take away from the intesity of the vehicle.

[Dave92270]

Originally Posted by 3Hummer

nice, ya thats what im doing im moving up but only to 33". Im gonna go with the Bridgestone Dueler all terrains, becuase i need it to stil be covered under my tire warranty. The way everyone in my family goes through tires becuase of nails, that is a major necessaity. How is it wheeling with those compared to the 32's? And about the low haning nerf bars, what i do with mine is i take em on and off. Whenever i head to some places for wheeling that i know i need the extra clearence i jsut crawl under the car and take em off about 30 minutes to get em off. Mine are black though so it doesnt take away from the intesity of the vehicle.

..I originaly wanted 33" Duelers too - but then my dealer offered M/T's for only little more (because they asked fortune for D load Duelers already, so the $ difference was small at that point). Seems that there are several version of Duelers supplied by Hummer (and by dealers as replacement), some are only C load rated ( Dueler A/T RH-S for instance?). I don't know how much it matters, but I'd probably want the stronger one (D load rated) - I saw them in person and they look strong. Yes, the nerf bars are easy to remove and reinstall - driver side has tighter access though but OK. I doubt that I'll reinstall mine, however they possibly prevent dents on the parking lots...so, maybe...but truck looks so much better without them, not to mention 20" of side's vertical clearance now..can't beat that.