Tire Question

[cavwrench]

Guys what is the differance from a 275/70r18 and a 33-12.50-18 They are both concidered 33 inch tires but the 275 is a little bit taller. I am asking because i want toyo mt's and i have seen them in both sizes and would rather have the little bit bigger tire. The 33 is 33 inch, the 275 is a 33.6 inch. Any ideas?

[mhollack]

Its just a different way of measuring tires. The 275/70 is considered metric and I believe its called floatation measurement (read standard) or something along those lines when they say 33/12.50, etc. Anyways 275/70/18 like you said is pretty much a 33" tire from most manufacturers, give or take 1/2". But the 275/70 would only be 11" wide where the other one would obviously be 12.5" wide (or 12" in alot of cases). Does that make sense?

[cavwrench]

Yes i did not think of it that way. Good call. Thanks