Thread: what is the better option 33's or 35's

No need to apologise Pete.

I have settled on 33x12.5x15

I still like the idea of running 35's once i have built/strengthened the truck to suit.

So all the info is still good to know.

I understand that the gears become taller so was unsure if 5th gear would actually become better? Even though the truck would be working harder to push them at speed.

Originally Posted by zeus11

I understand that the gears become taller so was unsure if 5th gear would actually become better? Even though the truck would be working harder to push them at speed.

To a point, but with some setups you end up only being able to engage 5th on flat ground.. any rise or hill and you can't hold your speed (without engine powerups..) and so the vicious cycle of upgrades begins!

imo 33s are a wise move

Originally Posted by zeus11

No need to apologise Pete.

I have settled on 33x12.5x15

I still like the idea of running 35's once i have built/strengthened the truck to suit.

So all the info is still good to know.

I understand that the gears become taller so was unsure if 5th gear would actually become better? Even though the truck would be working harder to push them at speed.

33's are the perfect size for a Defender if only one set of wheels are used.
The only other thing I can say is that I noticed that you are going with 15" rims.Whatever rims you decide on,make sure that you have plenty of clearance around the brakes.I have seen a couple of people over the years,that have used 15" rims,and when used in heavy mud/clay,have found that there wasn't enough clearance between the calipers and the rims.!6" rims give that little bit more clearance required.But 16" tyres are more expensive.

Wayne