Thread: Tyre Sizes

Whilts I'm not a huge fan of big tyres (although I run 33's), nobody has the right to tell you what you can and can't fit as long as it's safe and legal but the legal tyre size is a grey area and not inforced atm so it's open slather.

Re- track damage due to tyre size. Most times it's the goose behind the wheel who makes the track impassible, digging out the track because they have to prove there manhood or something stupid. Some people can't drive off-road to save themselves and don't know when to give it away (always told 3 goes and that's it).

Trav

My 35's have more traction than my 33's... and so do less damage.

I actually reckon that unlocked 4WD's should be banned, as actually these are the vehicles that are really doing all of the damage by digging holes rather than driving through.

Oh what... don't need to drive there? Then ban 4WD's.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

My 35's have more traction than my 33's... and so do less damage.

I actually reckon that unlocked 4WD's should be banned, as actually these are the vehicles that are really doing all of the damage by digging holes rather than driving through.

Oh what... don't need to drive there? Then ban 4WD's.

Please don't bring realistic views into this debate










Bloody wayne kerrs and their 35's

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Oh what... don't need to drive there? Then ban 4WD's.

Like that so much, thought I'd quote it again

Originally Posted by Slunnie

My 35's have more traction than my 33's... and so do less damage.

I actually reckon that unlocked 4WD's should be banned, as actually these are the vehicles that are really doing all of the damage by digging holes rather than driving through.

Oh what... don't need to drive there? Then ban 4WD's.

I see what your saying but IMHO I feel a little unfair......everyone should be able to enjoy the outback......It shouldn't be made into a rich mans sport, my point being not everyone can afford to put 2000 grands worth of lockers in there cars.

Now that I think about it a little more... what should be banned is tires with monstrous side biters and a really aggressive tread. Once those tyres slip they really start to dig and cut huge ruts.

Then again... on the flip side say you had an AT tyre and a MT tyre... the MT tyre will have a reduced chance of slipping... but when it does it will do more damage... it's a compromise really.

Would banning 35's fix the problem anyway? I mean the ruts will eventually reach the depth of the 33" tyre and then from then on cars will have all sorts of trouble getting up. And then you will find that the cars with smaller diffs will keep going whereas cars with diffs like the salisbury will be stuck high and dry...

Originally Posted by dullbird

I see what your saying but IMHO I feel a little unfair......everyone should be able to enjoy the outback......It shouldn't be made into a rich mans sport, my point being not everyone can afford to put 2000 grands worth of lockers in there cars.

Actually I agree.

People have vehicles that are designed to go to the places which interest them. Be it the outback or the gnarliest of hilltops. I'm just throwing the same point back in the other direction. Like those that want 4WD's banned in cities, it's all to easy to throw out an egocentric perspective without any real consideration. I can probably see it from all sides as I run 33's and 35's, lockers or unlocked and I drive the gnarly stuff and love to tour. Many wouldn't want mandatory lockers otherwise they couldn't see and do what they love, likewise with a ban on tyres over 33's for those that see and do what they love in more challenging terrain.

Originally Posted by stirlsilver

Now that I think about it a little more... what should be banned is tires with monstrous side biters and a really aggressive tread. Once those tyres slip they really start to dig and cut huge ruts.

Then again... on the flip side say you had an AT tyre and a MT tyre... the MT tyre will have a reduced chance of slipping... but when it does it will do more damage... it's a compromise really.

Would banning 35's fix the problem anyway? I mean the ruts will eventually reach the depth of the 33" tyre and then from then on cars will have all sorts of trouble getting up.

Only Landcruisers, Patrols and Salisburys would have problems. What they winch, snatch and level.... everybody else drives.