Anyone runnung V6 3.6L + 33s

[JMyerz]

Tried a search but having a hard time finding the info I'm looking for. I have a '14 Tradesman V6 8Speed with the amazing 3.21 gears. It's time for new tires and I'm wondering if I can get away with 275/70R18 (33.2") or if I should go with a 275/65R18 (32.8").

If anyone has 33's and a V6 I'd love to hear from you.

Thanks!

Justin

 

[stimpy433]

Don't think that should be a problem.... if you had the factory 20" rims and tires that's basically about the same size.

 

[mohemipar]

Id be concerned more with the weights of tires with the V6. Some are surprisingly heavy. But I wouldnt be too worried about that even with anything under high 33s.

 

[stimpy433]

I have the V6 with factory 20" wheels which are 33" and I don't have any problems. Factory tires weigh 40 lbs (Goodyear sr-a) to give you an idea of tire weighs....

 

[Ridgeline]

My Express V6 came with 33" tires on 20" rims also, but I have the 3.55 rear end. When I was shopping around it seemed that all the trucks equipped with the 20" wheels had the shorter gearing... I can't speak as to why that is, but I got the impression the 3.55 gears were associated with the taller tires from the factory.

 

[stimpy433]

Nope, you can get the 20" wheels with either ratio. Tell you the truth I drove both and really couldn't tell the difference between the two.

 

[Jvega]

I'm running 35s on my v6 . Maxxis bravos

 

[Haaken675]

I'm running 35s on my v6 . Maxxis bravos

Since this topic has already been started, have you noticed a drop in mileage or a loss in acceleration?

 

[satxwy]

I'm running 35s on my v6 . Maxxis bravos

Please, tell more! Not much out there about this.