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Old 01-03-2012, 04:48 AM
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I have nitto trail grapplers, i feel like when I'm going over 30mph on a sharp curve my tires slipping brakes shake and the traction control light turns on....I had the same problem with my last tires so I was recommended to take out some air from the tires to 30-35 psi. I have put the nitto down to 30psi now it's a lil better but still a lil slipping. Any recommendations?
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Don't take hard turns doing 30/mph with mud tires.
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This is true, I have the same tires, on 17s. I can't whip around corners like I could with the stock setup. The ESP comes on if you go to fast which is using your brakes to slow you down.
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What side wall you running? This is probably the biggest consideration. The larger the side wall the more tire flex you will get
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I have Nitto Terra graplers and they corner beautifully at any speed.
I would wager you have a small lift and have not centered the steering since lifted. My rig did the same thing until I centered the steering.
Made a world of difference
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Originally Posted by JK_R&D
Don't take hard turns doing 30/mph with mud tires.
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Originally Posted by JK_R&D
Don't take hard turns doing 30/mph with mud tires.
This pretty much sums it up although I have the same tires and don't have problems with mine
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I have the same issues with my duratracs. 32f and 29r I get the esp light often. I'm centered and still have it. I didn't when it was on stock arms and stock uncentered track bar. I figure learn how to drive it as a jeep, its not a car. if you lifted check your sway bar to check angle on it too. It may be off allowing more roll. Also check the rear never hurts.
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I have 35/12.5/20r
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Originally Posted by Mudfire
I have nitto trail grapplers, i feel like when I'm going over 30mph on a sharp curve my tires slipping brakes shake and the traction control light turns on....I had the same problem with my last tires so I was recommended to take out some air from the tires to 30-35 psi. I have put the nitto down to 30psi now it's a lil better but still a lil slipping. Any recommendations?
Make sure steering wheel is dead centered.

Also, you may want to do the "Steering Wheel Dance" to turn off your traction control. I did.


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