Look at the numbers on this package and two things jump out: a 33-inch tire, and only 9 inches wide on a 20-inch wheel. That is a tall, narrow setup with a lot of wheel and not much sidewall, and it gives a machine a very different look than a typical off-road kit.
This BKT AT 171 33×9-20 Tires on ITP Hurricane Machined Wheels package includes four tires, four wheels, lug nuts and center caps.
Tall and narrow
A narrower tire has a smaller footprint than a wide one of the same height. Many riders like that for steering effort and for cutting through loose material rather than floating on top of it. The 33-inch height brings a big gain in clearance over stock tires and rolls over obstacles more easily. The trade-off is that a tire this tall will usually require a lifted machine and attention to the drivetrain.
Big wheels, short sidewall
A 20-inch wheel is large for an off-road machine. Big wheels fill the wheel wells and give the machine a bold, street-truck kind of look, especially with a machined finish. With less sidewall, the ride is typically firmer than a smaller wheel with a taller tire, and steering can feel more direct. Riders who spend a lot of time on hard-packed roads and trails often like that feel. With a shorter sidewall, it is also worth keeping an eye on tire pressure, since there is less rubber to absorb hard hits on rocks and roots.
BKT AT 171 and ITP Hurricane
The BKT AT 171 is an all-terrain tire, built to handle a mix of surfaces rather than one specialty use. The ITP Hurricane wheels come in a machined finish that gives the package a bright, clean look. Here is everything in the box:
- Four BKT AT 171 33×9-20 tires
- Four ITP Hurricane machined wheels
- Lug nuts and center caps
Make sure it fits your build
A 33-inch tire will not fit most machines at stock height. Plan on a lift kit or other suspension changes, and check clearance at full compression and full steering lock. Taller tires also add load to clutches and axles, so many owners make drivetrain changes along with a tire upgrade. And as always, match the wheels’ bolt pattern and offset to your machine and confirm your stud thread size.
Want help figuring out if your machine is ready for 33s? Call Wild Boar ATV Parts at 850-912-4350 and we will talk it through with you.
