Beamanager
03-28-2008, 07:47 AM
One last time so I don't really screw up!!
I am planning on getting the new shoes this weekend. Thank you tax man...I know it's my money they are sending back, but I'd have spent it otherwise.
I am getting Mud King XT 265/75/16 tires for a 2005 Xterra 4X4 with no mods at all.
Am I going to have rubbing problems? If so, can I do a little grinding to eliminate them?
soccerbrace
03-28-2008, 08:22 AM
You can go up to 33 without trimming and I say do it. You are only going with 31.6's
Beamanager
03-28-2008, 08:51 AM
I will get some prices today!! Thanks! The bigger the better. The mud here in Mississippi and over in Alabama where I hunt is pretty thick, so The more traction I can get, the better!
Beamanager
03-28-2008, 09:45 AM
I can go with 33x12.5 16's?
soccerbrace
03-28-2008, 12:19 PM
Sure can! And I recommend you do!
With the 12.5 you MIGHT run into some rubbing, but 10.5 should work no problem. I personally would go with 12.5 though. And hey, guess what, if it is a little too close for comfort, you can always lift your X. I KNOW that sounds appealing to you!
So, you are in Alabama? We have a guy in Alabama who loves to go wheeling. His name is Drake. Great guy always looking for more xterra friends and I think that you are a good candidate.
Do yourself a favor while you are at it, and click on user CP up top, and add your location and in your signature, put the year of your Xterra.
May I change the title of the thread to "2nd gen. tire question, buying this weekend!"? I think that will give it more exposure.
It is great to have you here!!-James
Beamanager
03-28-2008, 08:55 PM
I hope that worked (signature)
Drake
03-29-2008, 10:02 AM
Hello fellow southerner! Where are you located in the MS? I'm up in North Alabama not far off of I-65 in Decatur/Priceville.
Go with the 12.5's and then click here for the "melt mod" to do your trimming if needed:
http://thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=2361
Wider tires IMO look much better plus it gives you a bigger footprint when you're in that great Alabama red dirt a.k.a. bearing killer. hahaha
Beamanager
03-30-2008, 08:22 PM
I am in Greenwood, MS. About 80 miles north of Jackson. I am from Mobile, and I went to Bama and South Alabama.
Radney711
03-31-2008, 02:14 PM
If you get the 33x12.5 take some pics and let us know how they ride!