F/S Kumho 37x13.50-20 mud terrains

[trofeo16]

On the tirerack website they measure 13.5 true width but on Kumhos website they measure the 12.5. Do you know how they actually measure the tire? If I wanted to take a tape measure where do I start and finish?

[Boss Hoss]

Originally Posted by trofeo16

On the tirerack website they measure 13.5 true width but on Kumhos website they measure the 12.5. Do you know how they actually measure the tire? If I wanted to take a tape measure where do I start and finish?

Section width is the overall width of the tire, not limited to tread. You can put a 2x4 on each side of the tire and measue the distance, or you can used weighted string or however else you want to measure; results should be the same. They are actually 12.50-12.75 not 13.50 which is why im getting some $$$ from Tire Rack as their specs are wrong.

[Knass34]

Originally Posted by Boss Hoss

Section width is the overall width of the tire, not limited to tread. You can put a 2x4 on each side of the tire and measue the distance, or you can used weighted string or however else you want to measure; results should be the same. They are actually 12.50-12.75 not 13.50 which is why im getting some $$$ from Tire Rack as their specs are wrong.

If you don't mind me asking, what rim/tire combo are you running now? I've ordered 35x13.5x20 Micky Thompsons. Curious if I've chosen correctly.

Kal

[Knass34]

Originally Posted by Boss Hoss

Kal i saw your other tires post and you have done well by ordering the Mickey Thompson. They will be a much better looking tire for your truck than the pirellis for sure. The 20x9 will be fine on that setup. IM running procomp extreme a/ts currently and are much happier with them than the Kumhos.

I'm glad to have such a positive response. I have never had this much difficulty choosing a tire.. I've seen some of your pictures through searching the site, your H2 was on the beach, are those the 35x13.5x20 tire that's in your sig? And do you find that they stick out past the fenders much?

[Knass34]

Originally Posted by Boss Hoss

Kal i saw your other tires post and you have done well by ordering the Mickey Thompson. They will be a much better looking tire for your truck than the pirellis for sure. The 20x9 will be fine on that setup. IM running procomp extreme a/ts currently and are much happier with them than the Kumhos.

I'm glad to have such a positive response. I have never had this much difficulty choosing a tire.. I've seen some of your pictures through searching the site, your H2 was on the beach, are those the 35x13.5x20 tire that's in your sig? And do you find that they stick out past the fenders much?

[Knass34]

Originally Posted by Boss Hoss

Kal i saw your other tires post and you have done well by ordering the Mickey Thompson. They will be a much better looking tire for your truck than the pirellis for sure. The 20x9 will be fine on that setup. IM running procomp extreme a/ts currently and are much happier with them than the Kumhos.

I'm glad to have such a positive response. I have never had this much difficulty choosing a tire.. I've seen some of your pictures through searching the site, your H2 was on the beach, are those the 35x13.5x20 tire that's in your sig? And do you find that they stick out past the fenders much?

Regards,

Kal

[Knass34]

Thanks for ALL your help, your very kind! I'll find out the backspacing of the rims I ordered. Not sure if I did the right thing, but I changed my order before the package was shipped. I chose the BFG KM2's 325/60/20. According to their website, it's 35.6" o/d and 13" wide. The rim width is 20x10.

btw, I love the way your truck sits, must look great on the road! Thanks for the pics.

Kal

[Knass34]

Originally Posted by Boss Hoss

Ha, thats awesome you ask about a pirelli and wind up with a BFG mud terrain. They must be nice tires(i have no experience with them) but they are going to be a full inch narrower than the Mickey Thompson and my procomps(even though the sidewall says 13.50 they spec at 14.00).

14.00!! That's wide.

My rims have a "backside" of 5.500, still trying to figure out what that means, my guess is if it's 5.5" backspace and the rim is 10" wide, and the tires are aproxx 13" wide, if luck is on my side, I think it might turn out pretty good.

The tires are not siped, so I have no clue as to how they will handle in wet conditions. I'm not an aggressive driver so I think I'll be fine.

Kal