Build planning question
08-06-2013, 09:02 AM
#22
JK Freak
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Thanks for the feedback, everyone.
As Ryan stated, my longterm plan is to go with 35x or 315 Duratracs or KM2s, but I'm likely to need tires this year -- and those 35s just aren't going to work on factory wheels with no lift and no spacers. I don't mean to ignore anyone, but advice like "lift now, tires later" doesn't help me because it simply isn't applicable to my situation.
As pleasurable a frustration as Jeeping can be, there certainly is frustration nevertheless to a new guy like me in that there are so many variables. Tire X will work with no lift, while Tire Y needs at least the leveling kit. Tire X in a metric size might work in this configuration, but probably not that one.
Oh, what a fun headache!
As Ryan stated, my longterm plan is to go with 35x or 315 Duratracs or KM2s, but I'm likely to need tires this year -- and those 35s just aren't going to work on factory wheels with no lift and no spacers. I don't mean to ignore anyone, but advice like "lift now, tires later" doesn't help me because it simply isn't applicable to my situation.
As pleasurable a frustration as Jeeping can be, there certainly is frustration nevertheless to a new guy like me in that there are so many variables. Tire X will work with no lift, while Tire Y needs at least the leveling kit. Tire X in a metric size might work in this configuration, but probably not that one.
Oh, what a fun headache!
08-06-2013, 09:10 AM
#23
JK Junkie
Thanks for the feedback, everyone.
As Ryan stated, my longterm plan is to go with 35x or 315 Duratracs or KM2s, but I'm likely to need tires this year -- and those 35s just aren't going to work on factory wheels with no lift and no spacers. I don't mean to ignore anyone, but advice like "lift now, tires later" doesn't help me because it simply isn't applicable to my situation.
As pleasurable a frustration as Jeeping can be, there certainly is frustration nevertheless to a new guy like me in that there are so many variables. Tire X will work with no lift, while Tire Y needs at least the leveling kit. Tire X in a metric size might work in this configuration, but probably not that one.
Oh, what a fun headache!
As Ryan stated, my longterm plan is to go with 35x or 315 Duratracs or KM2s, but I'm likely to need tires this year -- and those 35s just aren't going to work on factory wheels with no lift and no spacers. I don't mean to ignore anyone, but advice like "lift now, tires later" doesn't help me because it simply isn't applicable to my situation.
As pleasurable a frustration as Jeeping can be, there certainly is frustration nevertheless to a new guy like me in that there are so many variables. Tire X will work with no lift, while Tire Y needs at least the leveling kit. Tire X in a metric size might work in this configuration, but probably not that one.
Oh, what a fun headache!
08-06-2013, 11:39 AM
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X2. At the end of the day, it's your Jeep. As you have stated, you are wanting 35's, so no need to settle and waste money on anything smaller. You will be disappointed and more than likely regret it. If budget is your main concern, you could always go with a used lift and tires, as long as they are in good condition. Check the for sale section on this forum, and even craigslist. You will always get many opinions on what is the best, right, or wrong, so always ask around and make the decision that works the best for you.
08-06-2013, 12:57 PM
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I ran the 33" Duratracs WITH SPACERS on the stock wheels because they rubbed at full lock and loved them and those tires are awesome...the KM2's do not do well on the trail IMO and everybody I ride with that have bought them, got rid of them real quick after a couple times out and having to get pulled out of the smaller mud holes in the trail!
08-06-2013, 01:32 PM
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I ran the 33" Duratracs WITH SPACERS on the stock wheels because they rubbed at full lock and loved them and those tires are awesome...the KM2's do not do well on the trail IMO and everybody I ride with that have bought them, got rid of them real quick after a couple times out and having to get pulled out of the smaller mud holes in the trail!
08-07-2013, 02:49 PM
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08-07-2013, 03:29 PM
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Wow dude way to take my words WAY out of context. I said hypothetically if prorock 44's were an affordable option for everyone (with gears, lockers, shafts, ball joints, ect), spending the money for a rubicon would in fact not make much sense....at all!
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08-07-2013, 03:50 PM
#29
JK Junkie
For the OP get some tread wright 315 70 17's they are running a special 162 ea and the 5th one is free. They measure 11.5" wide and 34.5" tall at 26 Psi. Saves you money and you can get a 2.5" budget boost on top with the money saved and its a win win situation.
08-07-2013, 05:03 PM
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JK Freak
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So whats your deal with being so anti Wheel spacer? I ran mine for 4 years no problems. You can run a quality spacer with no problems. I even had my local 4x4 shop put them on and check them from time to time.
For the OP get some tread wright 315 70 17's they are running a special 162 ea and the 5th one is free. They measure 11.5" wide and 34.5" tall at 26 Psi. Saves you money and you can get a 2.5" budget boost on top with the money saved and its a win win situation.
I'm not familiar with Tread Wrights. Are those retreads?