Tires & Wheels -What You SHOULD Know when buying Off Road, 4x4 & Overlanding Upgrades
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Buying Tires & Rims can be intimidating for Overlanding Beginners and Off Road use... This video will teach you how to read tires & get the right off road tire for your individual useage.
Mud terrain vs All terrain tire... AT vs MT - how do you pick your off road tire? What Offset should your Wheels have?
This is an Off road & Overland Guide for buying Tires and Rims. It teaches you how to be an expert and be confident in the tires and wheels you select for your unique journey. Even if you are a seasoned pro I would challenge you to watch this video and not learn at least one new thing.
Underrated tires has become a common thing in the overland world... make sure you don't fall victim to this common oversight when picking out Overlanding Tires and wheels.
Off Road tires and wheels warrant a little more time and care in the selection process... this video will teach you how not to be lead astray.
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Very informative and well done - I've seen the rotational weight ratio listed as 9.8:1 in several publications. Can you confirm or cite where you got the 3:1 ratio?
This dude is way underated, needs more subs
Thanks for watching and for the support.
Thanks for reminding me, I’ve been watching his vids for a while and YT shows me his content because I’ve watched it several times but haven’t sub’d till just now. I assumed I was until I checked.
Fun fact, get a matching spare tire/wheel combo and move that into the rotation every time you rotate tires and you’ll increase the mileage you get out of your tires by 20%. That’s huge. Certainly helps offset the cost of another tire and wheel.
Yep, new to this at later stage in life and very helpful!
I always run common tire sizes and brands. Makes replacing easy when out of town.
Good call out... especially if you start crossing borders.
@@old3651 Try getting a 37-40" tire in some who knows town on a sunday. I run 33's because they work, not for the rig factor.
Bingo.
YES! I only purchase name brand tires that are widely available for this very reason
Yep; I’m going with an LT275/65R20 KO2 for that exact reason.
So true on rims. I bought a brand new 1 ton Chevy and the dealer liked the look of a 22” rim.!! Whhaaaaattt! I asked why you would ever put that on a 1 ton truck? Chevy 3500. He said they looked good. I said “you’ve lost the purpose of a 1 ton truck.” Swapped them out fast.
I've seen a few comments on the wheel/rim distinction, so I'll throw in my .02
A wheel is something you mount a tire on that has a center section (for the bolt pattern & hub hole)
A rim is something you mount a tire on that does not have a center section (and is connected to the hub via other means, like clamps on a spoke hub)
I learned this distinction working heavy duty truck parts, and this is still relevant in Industrial & Ag settings.
Historically, what you'd find on 'light' trucks was just a smaller version of what you'd find on medium & heavy duty trucks. And as manufacturing and metal alloys got better, wheels become more prevalent as lighter, stronger, and safer than the cast hub & rim counterpart.
And I know there has been a ton of time for meanings to meld and depending on the area, it can be argued as to what is "right" or "wrong" here.
But that above is what I was taught, and even as I have left that field, it still makes the most sense to me, as it has historical context that is still used current day.
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A very informative video. I have been 4-wheelin for over 30-years, and there were definitely things I did not know that were covered here. Thanks!
So much detail I never knew about . Appreciate it!
Thankyou for a great presentation on off-road tires!
This guy knows his stuff. Thanks for the informative vids Nathan. I've probably binged 10 of them in the last 24hours
thanks for the realistic view and input!
Man i love your bids, i run a 13 tundra crewmax too. Love the vids helps me alot doing upgrades . Hope to see you on the trail.
Great video / discussion. Thank you for sharing!
Great video! Clear, concise, to the point. Thanks for all the time you obviously put into it (and all of your vids)!
Thanks! This one definitely took some time.
This is one of the best videos I've seen. It's extremely informative and the information is all useful. Like you said I thought I knew and I did I knew the old information. But so much has changed. I wish I could still just put 31-10 50s on a 15 inch rim on solid axles front and rear and go. But turning trucks into grocery getters has messed everything up. I subscribed but once I find a way to do it because it doesn't show it on my phone yours will be the only Channel that I get notifications for if you put out content like this.
Thanks for this video and for being a voice of reason when it comes to giving tire purchasing advice.
Thank you Nathen.I'm all about getting the lightest tire possible. The rotational weight is interesting and something I did not consider.
just got the overland bug, and my 14 tundra is appreciating all the of the advise
This video was very helpful, thank you for sharing!
Thank you! I learned a few things about tires that I never bothered checking on. I also ran and checked the speed rating on my Tacoma tires after you mentioned that. No reason why I checked...
Underrated channel. You’re videos are very informative, I’ve found the exact info I’m looking for here.
Awesome, that makes me want to keep making videos. Thanks 🙏
In a land full of brodozer monstrosities, this channel is refreshing.
Glad you made an extended explanation on tires, im learning a lot on overlanding
Honestly was worried whether people would watch this... it is very technical... but some of it is very important.
Great video, super informative tire info. I've got a 2012 GMC Sierra that I came with a 4" rancho lift on it when I bought it, however my father in law wouldn't part with the aftermarket 20" rims he bought to go with the lift. Long story short I've got OE 20" wheels (I call them rims too) with 295's wrapped around them and because they're not the aftermarket rims I've got rubbing on the upper control arm in tight turns on the tire sidewall. The Rancho 4" lift install instructions say factory 20's with 275's will work or 17x8 with 5.5" backspace will fit 315's (I don't want 315's 295's is where I'd like to stay)
I'm trying to find 17's steelies that meet this spec and it's not been an easy thing to find. The only 2 I can find close to that spec are spare tire style looking wheels in 18x8 w/5.48 backspace.
I guess my question is.... Is 5.48" of back space going to clear the upper control arm if I'm not going all the way up to the 315's Rancho says will fit?
What are your thoughts on spacers? I've been opposed to them just from friends experiences with cheap ones and having bolts you can't check without removing the wheel. Maybe it's the only way to get the fitment I need with this lift on this truck.
Any opinions/advice would be appreciated.
Keep creating content!
Thanks, for this! I’m looking to find a nice all-terrain tire for my 2020 4Runner. It has a leveling kit. Might put a small lift later.
This was great! Reminded me of automotive school. Solid video.
Very helpful video! We''re still debating our tire and wheel options (well all of our build options really) and this was great food for thought.
Glad it was helpful! That is the goal.
Just started watching and following you this week. Way more information than I've gotten anywhere else. Just watched this one and also the re-gearing one and I love that you have a Tundra and not a Jeep like all the other forums and videos. thanks for all the information and keeping it simple. You are way underrated and should have a WHOLE lot more followers
Tundras rule
In Australia we have the same problem with people wanting these large rims. Going for 20” or 22” rims. Then complaining about how they dent the rims or keep getting bogged because they won’t air down when off road. Because they don’t won’t to damage a rim.
16 and 17” rims are the goto rim most of the time here. Tyre sizes will depend on what the local state authorities say is legal to use. Most states up to 35s is allowed. 37s if you got the money to pay for the engineering to be done.
If your touring you need to remember most of the country towns will cater for the locals in tyre and rim sizes. You destroy a large tyre or rim you may be waiting a week for a replacement to shipped in for you.
What looks good at the school pickup is crap when you use the vehicle for its intended purpose.
So true. I try to leave people alone on their style choices... but it is weird when you try and pull a style element into the bush that really has a lot of downside.
Excellent content! I may have know most of it but it was a great refresher and picked up some tidbits! Thanks!
I need people like you to watch my stuff for quality control... thanks!.... I don't know everything.
Just getting started into the hobby myself, and I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do this.
Have fun Viktor... that is the most important thing. Just get out there and explore and figure out what you need to dial things in along the way. Glad the videos are helpful.
I got all terrain tires because of the sidewalls chords. BF Goodrich for my Tacoma!
Just shared your channel with a friend who is just getting into overland travel. Super informative without all the ego. I really appreciate your humbleness. Keep up the great work and and thanks for sharing!
I appreciate the feedback... we are going to keep trucking a long, it has been a lot of fun so far and getting to know the bigger overland community a bit more has been awesome.
Thank you for such an informative video.
I definitely learned something new. Your explanations are important things I honestly haven't seen anywhere else. You've earned yourself a new subscriber. Much obliged.
Thanks for watching... we are trying hard to get videos out that cover some of the blank space out there.
You have a great channel. You get right to the point and good delivery. Very organized and concise. Great info bud.
Thanks 🙏- We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.
Thank you! Very informative.
dude; just watched this (second video of yours i've watched; first was about coil overs) and I have to say all of this is EXTREMELY helpful.... thank you for dropping facts and data... love it. appreciate it! Cheers from phoenix az
Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.
Love this series, just bought my first 4 runner no idea where to start and this has been great
4runners are super capable even stock... I'd start by getting out on some trails and see if you need anything at all...
This was a great video and helped me to solidify going with 255/85 vs the 285/75. Thanks and keep up the great work
So glad it was helpful - I have a video coming out next week on how too plan out overland builds... it might be helpful as well.
Born in the 80's so I call them rims! I love it. Born in the 50's with bias plies as the tech. 13, 14 and 15" rims. I had friends who thought radials were voodoo. When we were poor (most of my youth) we would look for "blems" for the vehicles. Tires were amazingly tough even back then. Keep it coming!
Its nice to see someone put put content that is sensible like not everyone needs a 40" super swamper tsl on their daily because some people really think that. A good driver and common sense trumps picking outa balance equipment choices everyday.
So true.
Great video, Nathan! I have a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer EXT that I just installed a leveling kit on. I really like the way it sits and rides now. On the GM 360T platform vehicles, the camber and caster is set by adjusting the position of the lower control arm bracket in it's pocket in the frame. The tire store got it all in the green except for the caster on the right side, which is only off by 0.3 degrees, meaning the bracket couldn't be slid any further towards the rear of the vehicle in it's pocket. I don't think that will cause much of an issue. I will be needing new tires before winter, and I'm thinking of going with 265/70R17 Firestone Destination A/T2's. Total out the door for 4 tires will be about $915. Stock tires size for my truck is 245/65R17, so the new tires will be 2" taller than stock. If you try to run 265's on a stock Trailblazer, you will hit the upper ball joint. So to run the 265's I will be getting some Bora 1-1/2" aluminum spacers, total cost for a set of 4 is right at $300. And once the 265's are on there I will be needing the headlights re-aimed, which costs about $70. So there's $1,285 for new shoes.
This project started out as a simple suspension replacement. What happened?
Hey Nathan, thanks for the great information. That 90/10 split you talk about describes my situation. I'll be on some gnarly trails, but I'll have to drive 2,000 highway miles to get to them! I sure do appreciate your channel.
Thanks for watching... I really appreciate it. Good luck with your travels.
Great stuff Nathan.
I'm a 57yo newbie at this . Love your 90/10 theory. You've confirmed several of my choices as well as educated me on future decisions, like making sure the spare matches.
I'm now a subscriber.
Cheers
Awesome, glad it was helpful. We have a whole run of videos coming… starting this week.
Great video! Not everybody know at least half of what you went over. Keep going!
Thanks for the feedback. We have more videos in the works... We will keep it going as long as this community keeps comeback for more. :)
Great video! Helpful info. Love the Trabant on the wall.
Thanks. That Trabant has a great story behind it... I will have to do a video on it some day.
Glad I stumbled on this channel. Great useful information.
Awesome... that is the goal... try to make useful content.
Yes this video runs deep into the weeds but I’m researching to build an over landing vehicle vs off reading and this vid was very informative. Thanks for sharing and will watch the entire series. 👍👍👍
Thanks for the feedback... when I made this one I was actually really curious if people would actually watch it... wasn't sure if people cared enough to really understand Wheels and tires true impact on a build. Seems like there is quite a crowd that actually wants to know this stuff thankfully cause this video took a ton of time to make 😳
Pls more videos like this because I'm learning a lot of overlanding
Will do, more in the works. Just make sure to Subscribe and it will notify you when they drop.
I'd like to add that I believe tire pressure is one of the biggest reasons for uneven wear...mainly over pressure. People upgrade tires, but then follow the sticker inside the door and wonder why the tires wear in the center and their truck rides roughly. And secondly don't adjust them for loaded and unloaded weight. A chalk test is a good way to verify how the tire is conforming to the street under the current load.
Great point.. PSI almost deserves its own short video...
I just said the same thing above. When I had mine installed professionally they were WAY too high.
Thanks for the info. I have a new F-150 with 20 inch rims and I'm going to 17's and I've been struggling to figure out what size tire and rim offset to get. This has helped me sort some of that out. Appreciate it!
Glad it was helpful - I just put out a video on how to select the right All-Terrain Tire for your actual use today... might be worth a quick look as you figure out tires.
Thank you.
Solid information.
GREAT VIDEO BROTHER!! Wish I’d of seen this when I purchased my tires. I’d of bought 5. Waited 4 months due to the pandemic to get my spare BFG. SUBSCRIBED
When I was young I never had a full size spare... it’s a big relief when you finally have one you can count on.
Awesome video! I am actually trying to decide what tires and “rims” to go with myself for my Tundra. I always grew up calling them rims too! Haha
Good luck with your build. I love my Tundra.
i picked up the kenda klever rt’s 35x12.5x17’s for my 2022 tundra and they are fantastic for off and on road and are well rated for snow…
Unbelievably helpful...thanks a million!
Happy it was useful!
Really nice informative video
Helpful info.
Great video Nathan, keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
I thought I knew alot but I learned alot watching this video. Thanks.
Yo Nathan! 🙏 thank you for the amazing information!
Thanks for the support... hopefully it was helpful.
Great info, really liking the series. I liked the advice about the spare, I was just thinking about this as I price out tires. My one work around for now, or that I will consider anyways, is to keep a steel basic wheel on the spare with whatever reasonable full size tire I can out on it...BUT it will always go on the rear if offset is an issue. The front is the only place you'll have problems, so you change two tires instead of one, but that's ok. Then go directly to a tire shop for repair or replacement. And have plug kits as you said, only recently learned about those too.
As a side note, I'm hating how so many after market wheels for my F150 are 12mm to 18mm offset when stock is 44mm, I don't need the bro stance on my overland rig, like you said, it's function first. Trying hard to find maybe 25mm to 30's if I can so I know I can run a 1" taller tire at the original 275 width without rubbing issues after a 1.5 to 2.0 in coilover level
Great point on being able to move a tire if your spare is rubbing. That would probably cover 90% of situations... unless somebody went really big and the offset pushed it way out.
another excellent video! I learned a lot!!!
Awesome... sorry it was so long... I tried to cut it down and keep things moving... there was just a lot to cover.
Tires are very important, when going off paved roads. Great topic
LOL 😂
Thanks great video
That helped a bunch. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Some good information here. Tires really are a rabbit hole of info.
When buying trailer tires I really went down the whole. You want tire that can handle the weight.
Yeah - this is one of those areas nobody ever understand the details....
fantastic stuff....new sub!
Fantastic video! Thank you
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully it was helpful.
Really helpful!
Brilliant job. thanks!
Thanks. Hopefully it was helpful.
Thanks! Very good information!
Awesome, I hope it was helpful.
Great video. One thing you didn't mention was steel vs. aluminum wheels. You touched on rolling weight and the difference it makes, but one benefit of steel wheels is that they can often by pounded back to an air-holding shape on a trail, where are aluminum wheel might end up cracked.
Great point... I still love steel wheels for this reason... but I also drive a Tundra that doesn't really have power issues...
Your videos are very informative and well thought out, new sub enjoying your channel.
Thanks... I try and the overland community helps me out.
New subscriber here, really enjoyed this video and a few others that I just watched!
Awesome! Thank you!
Really enjoy the content! I’m getting new tires that are a size up from factory on Saturday (255/60s to 265/70s) after leveling the front. I was wondering about the PSI. How do I determine what to run the new ones at? I assumed the door sticker wouldn’t be useful any more.
Excellent info thanks!
Thanks for watching 🙏
Good stuff. Should also talk about the yellow and red dots that are on tires for proper balancing, dual air valves and the heavy spot on every wheel (where the TPMS is). Don’t forget about runout marked wheels and wheel max load rating. :)
There really is a lot to cover... already this video was almost too long. Maybe a PSI video with a few of these... plus more detail on offsets for a part 2 someday.
Extremely informative and to the point this is some good shit👌
Thanks for watching
Really??!! You post this today! I literally picked up my tires yesterday. WTF!
LOL JK! I did just pick up my new tires yesterday & they are stacked in my 850 sf apartment waiting on back ordered rims. Yes, I’m old enough that I call them rims as well. 👍🏼 Just started my build & glad to see someone else with a full size truck posting info. 2018 F150 SuperCrew w/ a 3.0L Powerstroke diesel here. Went with Toyo Open County AT III’s (35x12.5 R18 118R). Watched the lift video you did as well. I’m going with the BDS 4” suspension lift & the Falcon Teraflex 4-6” sport tow haul shock system. Hopefully set up by Christmas pending deliveries & back orders... Thx for posting & keep the videos coming!!
Sounds like a cool build. Those Toyos are awesome tires... just watch if you every get too heavy and tow. 118 Weight index can start to be light for a full size if you do too much.
Liked and subscribed, super good info 👌🏼
Awesome, thank you!
Awesome… again
Great video!
Thanks!
Thank you!
Awesome, hope it was helpful. We have a whole run of new videos coming… starting this week.
If you go international check out the sizes readily available on some of the countries you will be crossing. You don't want to spend 3 weeks waiting for a weird size going trough customs. That is why I stick to stock, even in the most basic shops I can find what I need and continue my trip easy. If you stay inside one country, well developed, like US or Canada, sure, you have more options.
Great job Nate
Thanks, appreciate the feedback.
Gosh I wish i found this video sooner. I am currently running a P metric General ATX which I have been very happy with. But lately Ive been putting more weight stress on my Tundra and now Im concerned that the tires will not live up to its warranty. Definately going to step up to load range E1.
Great video. Thanks for making it. Personally I was distracted by the piano in the background but otherwise fantastic info.
I need to find some better background music. So far I’m not impressed with the music tools out there. I need to figure something out there for sure.
Helpful info! Thanks for putting it together. Not sure the music is needed when you’re getting technical on things but maybe that’s just me.
Noted. Thanks for the feedback. I think some music would be good... but probably quieter and more background like.
@@OutdoorAuto I turned on the closed caption because the background music distracted me and I really wanted to focus on what you were saying. Great content.
I heard the Mickey Thompson Baja boss all terrain and mud terrain have the same exact construction
Very helpful
Awesome that is the goal.
Tundra comes stock with p rated, same with almost all half tons.
Been debating and I’m actually considering all season highway tires since 95% of my driving is on pavement. Michelin defenders seem to work pretty well for light off road duty
It is hard to go wrong when you actually start buying stuff for what you actually do.
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I am new to this and mostly drive my Tacoma still as main vehicle, but looking to go to 17s and lift a bit more after my last trip to Utah.
Check out toy tech lifts… they have a variety of brands and lifts… I feel like they are pretty objective cause they have so many brands.
Hey just found the channel and love the content! What about wheels? Are beadlock necessary and is one better than the other?
good vid / info
Thanks for watching
Really good video
Thanks!
FYI a wooden yardstick is a great tool to keep in your vehicle to scrap snow and mud out from the inside of your wheels.
Great video Nathan! Would really like to see a video all about GVWR and ways to possibly increase the number. I cant find a good video that addresses why or why you can’t increase GVWR. Thanks!
GAWR in a lot of ways is the most important one to understand cause that one can get you in trouble. This is a great article that explains GAWR and then has the link in it to walk through GVWR once GAWR is understood. Hope it helps... pretty confusing stuff until it is spelled out. I actually talked to a tire shop about these terms for the video and they gave me bad info... so apparently a lot of people don't understand it. auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/towing-capacity/vehicle/gawr.htm
Nathan Mueller, thanks for links, very helpful. Guess the only way to improve GAWR is to upgrade the axel itself. But even then, upgrading brakes and suspension are probably necessary too. Building an overlander and staying within the weight limits is proving to be pretty hard on a 2012 Wrangler Sport. Rubicon would be a better choice bc of the upgraded axel but still difficult. Thanks again!