Skinny mudders

gerhed · Jul 14, 2024

I was looking at tires that might fit the stock 16x6.5 rims I have. I believe those numbers are right, please correct me if not. Anywho, I was thinking of getting a set of 33x9.5x16 buckshot mudders and was wondering if anybody else has run a tire of that size on the stock rims with any luck, or problems.

bucket · Jul 14, 2024

It used to be very common to see trucks with stock skinny rims and narrow, bias ply mudders on them. Not so much anymore. These days, everyone cares about the road manners of their farm truck more than they used to.

gerhed · Jul 14, 2024

Road manners in a solid axle 4x4? LoL, not sure they ever don't suck, regardless of the tires.

Seriously tho, I get what you're saying. This truck will only see a few thousand miles a year, 5k at the most, and it's road manners aren't all that important to me.

mlsceo · Jul 14, 2024

Can't say as to the fitment of the wheel/tire combo never having run anything similar. It's just a certain look you're after I'm guessing, I think it's a cool look.

gerhed · Jul 14, 2024

mlsceo said:
Can't say as to the fitment of the wheel/tire combo never having run anything similar. It's just a certain look you're after I'm guessing, I think it's a cool look.

Yeah, I'm leaning toward a mostly stock look, considering even keeping all the OEM stuff under the hood too, but with a fuel injection setup under that breather. I just want a slightly larger and more aggressive looking tire on a stock rim.

nvrenuf · Jul 14, 2024

I would think those tires would fit fine. The Interco website should tell you the recommended wheel width for each tire size.

Be prepared for short tread life. Small, narrow bias ply tires will wear fast on a heavy truck. I’d realistically expect 15k miles or less.

1x1_Speed_Craig · Jul 14, 2024

If you're not hell-bent on keeping your stock 16" wheels, I run LT255/80R17 Nittos on Hummer H2 wheels on my '86 CUCV. They're a 33" diameter. I absolutely love the skinny tire look...have for decades. It's an all-terrain, but has side lugs that give it a more aggressive look. 17" wheels also open up a lot more options/sizes than 16", as well.

I ran 34" x 9.5" swampers on an old military Jeep, and definitely noticed rapid tire wear with those FWIW.

Craig

bucket · Jul 14, 2024

Tire wear varies greatly between tire makes and models. But I'd agree that 15k is a safe estimate, although I also wouldn't be surprised if they lasted much longer.

Normmus · Jul 14, 2024

Look into military surplus Michelin XZL in 9.00 - 16, they measure a bit taller about 36" but are skinny enough for your rim.

Shorty81 · Jul 14, 2024

gerhed said:
I was looking at tires that might fit the stock 16x6.5 rims I have. I believe those numbers are right, please correct me if not. Anywho, I was thinking of getting a set of 33x9.5x16 buckshot mudders and was wondering if anybody else has run a tire of that size on the stock rims with any luck, or problems.

I love the tall skinny aggressive tire on old trucks. Go for it!!

Dooley · Jul 15, 2024

238/85-16 Mud Terrains 0n stock rims for years.
Never any problems.

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