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Tyler Scott
September 9th, 2008, 23:24
Im tying to find the actual difference in size between these 2 tires. Anyone have a 39" project mounted on a wheel handy to measure? I can get the Toyo's size off the web.

Thanks
Tyler
baja619
September 10th, 2008, 10:39
BFGs 39" measures just under 38.3"

A TOYO 37" measures 37"

When compared side by side _-- This is what you would see approximately.

We are really impressed with the Toyo Tire package. IMO it is a better all around tire. The DOTs may weigh quite a bit comparatively but we are running TOYO Projects and they are nearly 20lbs. less then the DOTs
philofab
September 10th, 2008, 11:34
Thats good to know. I was wondering why the Toyos seemed so much heavier. My 37x17 DOT Toyos weigh in at 126 lb on a 17x8.5 wheel. Heavy!
baja619
September 10th, 2008, 12:02
Plain and simple it is a heavy duty tire designed to last a long time on and offroad (When properly maintained).

W/o the wheel the Tire is something like 92 lbs.
creynolds
September 10th, 2008, 12:14
IMO it is a better all around tire. The DOTs may weigh quite a bit comparatively but we are running TOYO Projects and they are nearly 20lbs. less then the DOTs

20lbs is huge. Do you know where they shaved that weight off and are they still as durable as the DOT's? Have you guys seen any sidewall issues with the Toyo Projects?
baja619
September 10th, 2008, 12:26
The Toyo projects performed outstanding during the testing and the race. We have had no issues.

The look & shape are identicle. When we used to run DOTs I did notice a blue color on the sidewalls, maybe after heating up.
Tyler Scott
September 10th, 2008, 13:13
Thanks guys.
SimonSays
September 10th, 2008, 13:25
Thats good to know. I was wondering why the Toyos seemed so much heavier. My 37x17 DOT Toyos weigh in at 126 lb on a 17x8.5 wheel. Heavy!

my 37x17 bfgs weight 119 lbs on my GR beadlocks... the lighter tire will save wheel bearings/hub
creynolds
September 10th, 2008, 13:45
my 37x17 bfgs weight 119 lbs on my GR beadlocks... the lighter tire will save wheel bearings/hub

As well as help unsprung weight.
baja619
September 10th, 2008, 14:12
my 37x17 bfgs weight 119 lbs on my GR beadlocks... the lighter tire will save wheel bearings/hub

We never had 1 problem with wheel bearings or hubs.
SimonSays
September 10th, 2008, 17:10
We never had 1 problem with wheel bearings or hubs.

neither have we... its just more stress.. there for more likely to have problems..