Outer Limits 4x4 Board

im just wondering when i use my 15 by 8inch rims on maxxiss mudzillas 31x11.5 r15 tyres if i will have any rubbing on my leaf springs?will i need wheel spacers?

depends if it's NT or WT and the offset the rims have???

I am pretty sure you are going to have to cut into the firewall and the headlight area to make them fit though......springs aren't your biggest concern...

James

I have got 31inch simex extreem trekkers (which measure almost a 32) under my NT sierra with standard suspension and a 3inch body lift.

I had to take to the firewall with a hammer and cut off the supports to the front bar.

The tyres rub on the chassis rail at full lock.

cool mate im running 2inch spring lift extended shackles and have air shocks for that extra lift when off road

Apparently the mudzillas in that size are not anywhere near 31.

CanberraMav wrote:Apparently the mudzillas in that size are not anywhere near 31.

is that right?are they more like 30s?are they 11.5 inch?this is what i no,,,,,,, Heavy duty bias construction for increased strength and durability. Extreme directional off-road tread pattern. Step-offs allow self-cleaning of tread blocks. Siping for wet weather traction. Inflated diameter is approx 785mm (30.9 inches), section width is approx 290mm (11.4 inches)

i have a set and they are NOT 31" more like big 29's great tyre but for the size , and strong as being bias ply , they will hit your leafs be it n/t or w/t if you dont have big offset rims or 2inch wheel spacers at full lock , agin i think they kick arse for grip just too small for the log events at nissan trials

cheers Jai

i gt a 1986 sj413 so must b nt???just fitted them and they do definately rub funny that u mention that they are like a big 29???my zook had 30s on them and when i compared them with the maxxis the maxis were bigger tyres?now how did u get around with not getting them to rub on springs when turning?

mushrom11 wrote:i gt a 1986 sj413 so must b nt???just fitted them and they do definately rub funny that u mention that they are like a big 29???my zook had 30s on them and when i compared them with the maxxis the maxis were bigger tyres?now how did u get around with not getting them to rub on springs when turning?

just dont turn full lock ! (seriously)

i put 2" wheel spacers on mine to remedy the problem (when i had my old 31' on ).

i would say your 30" tyres are not 30" they usally are always smaller than what the manufacturer states except for a few such as simex , dont just put your tyre up against another one get out a tape measure and flat peice of wood and a spirit level

they are a good tyre though

size will also depend on what tyre pressures, what size rims your running and whether on or off the car.

Nev
Unless your airing down to around 4psi (which is what i ran these tyres at on the zook) they will hold form. The size will be almost the same regardless of air pressure or weight of the zook

mushrom11 wrote:

CanberraMav wrote:Apparently the mudzillas in that size are not anywhere near 31.

is that right?are they more like 30s?are they 11.5 inch?this is what i no,,,,,,, Heavy duty bias construction for increased strength and durability. Extreme directional off-road tread pattern. Step-offs allow self-cleaning of tread blocks. Siping for wet weather traction. Inflated diameter is approx 785mm (30.9 inches), section width is approx 290mm (11.4 inches)

I had a set of 35's and they were only jsut a 34

Maxxis Mudzillas are an ATV (Quad Bike) tyre, according to their site

http://www.maxxis.com/products/atv/prod ... .asp?id=57


Has anyone got a pic of Mudzillas for 4x4s ??

oldcrusty72 wrote:Maxxis Mudzillas are an ATV (Quad Bike) tyre, according to their site

http://www.maxxis.com/products/atv/prod ... .asp?id=57


Has anyone got a pic of Mudzillas for 4x4s ??

they look just like the mickey thompson baja claw bias ply's no different looks wise

CanberraMav wrote:Nev
Unless your airing down to around 4psi (which is what i ran these tyres at on the zook) they will hold form. The size will be almost the same regardless of air pressure or weight of the zook

I reckon you may be surprised at the amount of change which can occur to the tyre profile with fairly minor changes in pressure. Tyre profile of course changes height. I'm not talking drastic changes though considering the weight of the zook but enough to mean it should be considered IMO

Nev wrote:
I reckon you may be surprised at the amount of change which can occur to the tyre profile with fairly minor changes in pressure. Tyre profile of course changes height. I'm not talking drastic changes though considering the weight of the zook but enough to mean it should be considered IMO

I understand what you are saying but what i meant is with this particular tyre it required alot of air to be taken out before it bagged out at all.

ive got mudzillas on my gu patrol and i have let them down to about 14 psi and could hardly tell the difference looking at them.

BIG MACK wrote:
ive got mudzillas on my gu patrol and i have let them down to about 14 psi and could hardly tell the difference looking at them

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Exactly what i was saying. Way less weight on the zook also.

Typical of most thick bias ply tyres on light zooks. my tsl/sx can go to 5 pis and hold shape. 8psi offroad is fine.


Layto....

ahh thats right bias ply...and yes you have first hand experience so I'm sure you know. Was just offering another view but in this particular case it now seems irrelevant.