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will 33's fit on standard mq swb
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:31 am
by dodgee
just wondering if 33x12.5 15 tyres will fit on a standard mq swb patrol?
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:30 am
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.
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:49 pm
by Evski
They will fit. I ran standard rims with Nankang 33x12.5 and they only just rubbed on the chassis. Go for it.
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:00 pm
by chimpboy
Heck worst case you'll need some slightly extended shackles to make it okay. Start bodging it up!
Re: will 33's fit on standard mq swb
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:05 pm
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
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:00 am
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.