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will 33's fit on standard mq swb

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will 33's fit on standard mq swb

Post by dodgee »

just wondering if 33x12.5 15 tyres will fit on a standard mq swb patrol?
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Post by mhgill »

I would say they would fit, but would rub when turning or flexing. 33x10.5 would be better, of just fit some lift shackles / body lift.

Just try it and see, every car is different, espcially when its 20 years old.
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Post by Evski »

They will fit. I ran standard rims with Nankang 33x12.5 and they only just rubbed on the chassis. Go for it.
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Post by chimpboy »

Heck worst case you'll need some slightly extended shackles to make it okay. Start bodging it up!
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Re: will 33's fit on standard mq swb

Post by macca81 »

dodgee wrote:just wondering if 33x12.5 15 tyres will fit on a standard mq swb patrol?
yes they fit. i ran that size as my only tyres for almost the entire time i had the patrol. only had rubbing when i inverted my front shackles :D
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Post by Heathx4 »

counter point for you - I put 33" MT/Rs on my 82 SWB MQ *after* a 2" BL and found I had about 10mm clearance if that. Without the BL I'm sure I would have scrubbed when turning at least.

Still, too many variables to be sure (actual tyre size, etc.), and has a lot to do with how much the leaves have sagged over the years.
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