Best options for snow
11-02-2014, 08:16 AM
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Nice! I have been looking into the lift that would best fit my needs and it sounds like a simple 2.5in teraflex with small wheel spacers would work fine. I know I'll probably want 35in tires someday. I'll also end up buying chains and some type of winch. But it sounds like I really don't have to rush that set up. I think I'll see how the first winter is and go from there. Stock might be just fine but doesn't look as badass. Anyone from Colorado have any input?
11-02-2014, 11:39 AM
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11-02-2014, 12:01 PM
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It's a good thing we never get any ice here in Colorado Springs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX_KyLuhdDQ
And as Mark noted, there is some info in the owners manual on the use of chains. So be sure to read that if you have not modified for more wheel well clearance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX_KyLuhdDQ
And as Mark noted, there is some info in the owners manual on the use of chains. So be sure to read that if you have not modified for more wheel well clearance.
11-02-2014, 01:50 PM
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You're going to receive a lot of different opinions (surprise!). But, unless you like just throwing money down a cesspool, you'll pay attention to the advice in this "sticky" thread by Dirtman (stickv meaning it's there for everyone to read before posting, LOL).
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...-lifts-288269/
Bottom line: Unless you're just looking to waste money or strut your stuff with no real gain in performance, there's no reason to add more than the minimal lift necessary to accommodate the tires you plan on using. And tire size should be driven by the trails you anticipate traveling. Those of us in the know LOL at those who put too much lift and incur the wrath of the lift gods (early parts failure) for falling for the foolish notion that they "want it to look mean." A 2.5" lift with 35s can look pretty damned mean ...
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...-lifts-288269/
Bottom line: Unless you're just looking to waste money or strut your stuff with no real gain in performance, there's no reason to add more than the minimal lift necessary to accommodate the tires you plan on using. And tire size should be driven by the trails you anticipate traveling. Those of us in the know LOL at those who put too much lift and incur the wrath of the lift gods (early parts failure) for falling for the foolish notion that they "want it to look mean." A 2.5" lift with 35s can look pretty damned mean ...
Agree with Mark on this. Coming from Minn. I know snow over 40 years there. You can't beat the DuraTracs for snow and ice. Stay with 2.5 lift and 35's you will be just find.
11-02-2014, 02:20 PM
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Ontario Canada here so we get the snow and ice... I run Goodyear MTR's in summer BUT COME EVERY WINTER..... I switch to my steel rims and the snow flake rated DURATRACS. Best tires I've run in winter a few years ago tried stock, Mickey Thompson ATZ's and MTZ's no comparison.... Duratracs all the way for winter. ICE just slow down..... If they made Duratracs in a 37" I'd use them all year round(good Offroad too). Good Luck!!
11-02-2014, 02:26 PM
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Ontario Canada here so we get the snow and ice... I run Goodyear MTR's in summer BUT COME EVERY WINTER..... I switch to my steel rims and the snow flake rated DURATRACS. Best tires I've run in winter a few years ago tried stock, Mickey Thompson ATZ's and MTZ's no comparison.... Duratracs all the way for winter. ICE just slow down..... If they made Duratracs in a 37" I'd use them all year round(good Offroad too). Good Luck!!
11-02-2014, 02:32 PM
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11-02-2014, 02:46 PM
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lol luckily I walk to work. Are any brand MT decent in snow and ice on the roads? I don't think I'm buying for a year or two so it's not a huge deal curently. Other than the fact that the Willys came with the Rubicon MT's so if they suck I'm in trouble.
11-02-2014, 03:00 PM
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It's a good thing we never get any ice here in Colorado Springs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX_KyLuhdDQ
And as Mark noted, there is some info in the owners manual on the use of chains. So be sure to read that if you have not modified for more wheel well clearance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX_KyLuhdDQ
And as Mark noted, there is some info in the owners manual on the use of chains. So be sure to read that if you have not modified for more wheel well clearance.
