Since the SAS the 33's have been looking small, I've been waiting to get larger tires till these 33's wear down, still like new tread (VERY deep tread).

Well I found a guy not to far from me selling 3 36x12.5R15 Super Swamper TLS/SE for $30. They all had 1/2in tread left, not bad.

So I had to find a 4th, found a 36x13.5R15 Super Swamper Irok, it was a spare tire so perfect tread just like new for $80.

Here they are lined up waiting to be installed.


36x12.5R15 Super Swamper TSL/SE Next to my MudStar 33x12.5R15 tires.


Come last Monday morning I eagerly drove to the tire shop with my 36's.
Since I got a locker I need the rear tires to be exactly the same so those were to have the best 2 of the TLS. So we started on the Driver front. We got the Irock on, which took a long time to get the bead to seat correctly.

Then came the next tire, got it mounted, then went to balance it and it was way to off. The guy said the tire must be abused so bad it tore up the balance of the tire. He could put TONS of weights but one falls off and it will shake way to much. So I decided to at least to place them on the truck for a clearance test fit. It hit the frame preventing a good turn. It could be trimmed but not enough.







So the 36's had to come back off and the 33's back on.
At least the 33's have great tread. So I posted them up on Craigslist. Within 24 hours I had them sold. I paid $110+$15 for mounting $125 and sold them for $175 got a quick $50. I could of got way more but I wanted a fast sell.

 

Well that sucks. You made some money though. 10 a tire for those old TSLs. Thats a good deal I bought 3 75% 31 BFG ATs and bought a junk yard tire to match for 200.

Those tires really filled the gap on that pick-up though.

Where did it rub? I am putting parts together for an SAS and just curious on tire size with the swap.

 

When I did my SAS I replaced my front cross-member I mounted my replacement up higher, it rubbed on there way before full lock so steering would be very limited. So I think 34's will be good. Most 35's measure 34in.

 

LOL Today I was at a shopping center, when I was reversing I was waiting for the bump stop I didn't feel it so I stooped there and this is what I found. My bumper clears the bump stop. LOL

 

Sorry the tires didn't work out, but you made some extra $ for something else.

 

Well at least you got to try them and see the clearances, etc. and without costing you any money.

 

Ya it was worth the try. One day when I get larger/wider axles I may have the clearance.

 

That sucks about the clearance. I was going to run them little axles but didn't for that reason. I have no problem with my 39s at all with the 3/4 ton axles.

Glad i went big before starting small.

Good deal on the 36's aways good to make extra money.

ooo and just a side note my truck drove up the drive way the other day.

 

Ya I just want 35's and these axles can handle them, kinda at there limits with 35's though.

Sweet. Whats left to do?

 

yea i think i will be gettting a set of 35-36s for my truck when driving on the roads.

I still need to put the bumpers on. and little stuff like new cap and rotor. all the last minute stuff you forgot you need to do.