{"id":943,"date":"2022-01-10T09:13:56","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T14:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passportoverland.com\/?p=943"},"modified":"2022-11-27T19:40:31","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T00:40:31","slug":"the-pros-and-cons-of-different-off-road-tire-sizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passportoverland.com\/the-pros-and-cons-of-different-off-road-tire-sizes\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Best Sized Tires For Off-Roading?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tires and wheel sizes are a hot topic in the world of overlanding. What are the different tire sizes available for overlanding? How to match the size of the wheel to the size of the tire? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
33 and 35 inch tires are great candidates for being the best tire size for overlanding. However, if you look at the cost, 35s are not that worth the investment because 33s can conquer terrains 35s can with much lower fuel consumption and better control. Therefore, the best tire size for overlanding is 33 inches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So on and so on. Opinions on upsizing the tires may differ from one overlander to another, but no one can deny the importance of paying attention to the tires before traversing the less-traveled roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think of all the weight that your tires have to carry and the different terrain that they have to pass through during your entire overland trip. The tires of your vehicle must be big and strong enough to carry all the weight of your 4×4 while driving through rough terrain. But what specific tire size should you upsize to? <\/p>\n\n\n\n To help you decide, this article will first enumerate the pros and cons of different offroad tire and wheel sizes, and then we’ll decide which tire size is best for overlanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But wait….before you choose a tire size, there are just some things you have to consider. You can’t just upgrade to monster tires because they look cool and everyone does the same. You have to think of your vehicle first, your budget, and your overland trails. To be more specific, here are the things you have to consider before upgrading your tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tires with a size between 31 inches and 40 inches are the best for overlanding. They provide higher ground clearance and a bigger contact patch, especially when you air down. These two will ensure that you have a comfortable and safe ride no matter what terrain you want to conquer. First, we’ll mention the specifications of a typical tire in these sizes, and then we’ll see the pros and cons that come with these features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To have a clearer image of what 31s look like, let’s break down the tire size code for this tire. A 31-inch tire has a tire size code of 31×10.5R15. This means that this tire has a height of 31 inches and a width of 10.5 inches. The R15 code means that this tire is designed to fit wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, these tires will work well with a 1.5 to 2-inch lift. If you’re looking for the best 31-inch tire on the market, you can go for the Milestar Patagonia M\/T Mud-Terrain Tire<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThings to Consider Before Upgrading Your Tires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Different Off-Road Tire Sizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. 31 Inch Tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n