31 or 33 thornbirds?

[Cheechman7]

I have the same question i want to put 33 x 12.5 thornbirds on my 02 X, i know im going to need some lift but how much? i wanna just sneak 1 or 2 inches of body lift, but does anyone know if that enough?

[Cheechman7]

yo i have a 02 X and i wanna get Super Swamper Thornbirds. Without getting a suspension lift, and with only 1 or 2 inches of body lift, does anyone know what size birds i can fit without rubbing, with or without body lift? id really like 12.5 width.

[Craisy Daisy]

I've personally never heard anything good about the Thornbirds. The biggest complaint is their lack of traction in the wet (rain, snow and slush).

If you go with the 33's I am sure that with only 1 or 2" of lift you will be rubbing like crazy. Maybe someone else can chime in with a little more experince with a 33 on an X?

[xterra2k]

What are you getting the them for?

1. What kind of terrain do you drive on mostly?
2. Do you want them just for looks or do you what them for offroad use?

[ScottG]

Thornbirds run wide. I don't even think 31's would fit. You'd be better off to find a tire that is tall and narrow if you want to fit 33's. A 33X10.50 for example.

[Schludwiller]

Originally posted by Cheechman7
I have the same question i want to put 33 x 12.5 thornbirds on my 02 X, i know im going to need some lift but how much? i wanna just sneak 1 or 2 inches of body lift, but does anyone know if that enough?

I would advise against the Thornturds unless you're just going to drive on the pavement, and then why get a Swamper? The Thornturd is the one Swamper tire 4x4 clubs here in the NW consider to be worthless (but maybe your climate is different).

As for 33's. I believe there is only 1 person (Swampwrecker) and another person who is considering that size (Anti-Treehugger). They both went for 33x10.5x15 TSL's. From my understanding you can get 33's on, but you have to sacrifice width.

ATH is putting in a 2" body lift before going to his 33's.

[Antitree_hugger]

If all goes well I *may* be able to stuff the new BFG MT KM's in, if they do not fit then it will be the 33x10.50 TSL

ben

[Philosopher]

Originally posted by Antitree_hugger
If all goes well I *may* be able to stuff the new BFG MT KM's in, if they do not fit then it will be the 33x10.50 TSL

ben

The 33 x 10.5 KM's should fit fine, I though about them long and hard for a while ... but you'll want to trim your ARB up front ASAP.

[Philosopher]

Originally posted by ScottG
Thornbirds run wide. I don't even think 31's would fit. You'd be better off to find a tire that is tall and narrow if you want to fit 33's. A 33X10.50 for example.

Not to mention those side lugs will try to tear the fenderwell (and other) pieces off ...

Thorn Chickens
Stuck Birds
Thorn Turds

No thanks!

[FSRBIKER]

Cheech there are dozens of tires that are much better on/off road than ThornTurds, if you want Swampers look into the SSR's or Truxxus...I seriously doubt you will be happy with the ThornTurd's.

[Cheechman7]

For the terain in my area thornbirds are good although i do know they suck in the rain and wet surfaces...i think im going to go with 31 x 11 or 31 x 12.5, whatever i can fit with only 1 or 2 inches of body. i think theyd look sick on my x so i think im going to stick with them, id like to get boggers but i dont need a whole in my pocket, or to replace them after 15k miles... thanks though

[Mobycat]

Boggers will never fit, unless...

They bring out some new sizes, you get a hefty body lift, or you break out the sawzall.

[Maddog]

For the terain in my area thornbirds are good

What type of terrain will you be using the birds in? Just curious because I too have heard nothing but bad things about them, in many applications. Also, I don't think you'll be able to fit the 12.5, if you do go with these tires go with the 11.5 and even that will be tight since they run wide.

Dog

[Matt Peckham]

what you been smoking Cheech? Cornturds suck. Unless all you do is drive it to truck shows, those fools probably think they look cool. I think a 12" lift on my X would look cool, but that doesn't mean it's going to perform well.

Do you really want to look like this fool?


And when you say "the terrain in my area", I am confused, I can do most of that terrain with the stock long trails, and a set of Trxus is pretty much unstoppable. The Wornbirds were Interco's attempt at an AT tire, but this was long ago. If you want to get interesting looking Swampers that don't do much for you, get a set of the new Trxus AT.



only posers and the clueless ride thornbirds.

[FSRBIKER]

Guys we got the answer from him to explain the reason for ThornTurds: "i think theyd look sick on my x so i think im going to stick with them" I also live in NJ and what terrain will the Turds be good for around here? If you are talking about the Pine Barrens good luck, better have a winch or someone that can drag you out. I only know of one truck that they performed halfway decent with Turds and that was a heavily modified Samarai...guess what he runs TSL's now. You are going for looks so you should have said that in the first place, if you want a radical looking tire that ACTUALLY performs well than get the Mickey Thompson Radial Claws. You have to realize the guys on this board are trying to help you, but if you want to piss your money away go right ahead...do me a favor and get in touch with me i can use some extra cash as well.