Treadwright 315/70R17 on stock rims
07-17-2013, 11:42 AM
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Front bumper is a RR xhd, and it's a Rubicon 6 speed so I'm not worried about gears. There was a 2010 JP magazine article that says a 2 door with chopped flairs would have no issues with 35's, but I've heard of rubbing at full flex. The article also mentioned using extended bump stops, so that's a cheap idea. Main problem would be carrying the spare, no cheap solutions there.
07-17-2013, 11:43 AM
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07-17-2013, 11:53 AM
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Front bumper is a RR xhd, and it's a Rubicon 6 speed so I'm not worried about gears. There was a 2010 JP magazine article that says a 2 door with chopped flairs would have no issues with 35's, but I've heard of rubbing at full flex. The article also mentioned using extended bump stops, so that's a cheap idea. Main problem would be carrying the spare, no cheap solutions there.
I really REALLY think you should check out the INTERCO (they make SUPERSWAMPERS) tire line called LTB. Its VERY sticky, but their 34x10 will fit perfectly, wear perfectly, and amaze you. Plus, it is a true 34" that measure larger than most 35"s. Its light, and soft. You will go places on an LTB 34" with lockers that most 37" AT/MTs cant. They simply ADHERE to rocks, and mud/clay isnt an issue at all.
EVERY SINGLE ONLINE GRIPE I READ ABOUT THEM WAS BY PEOPLE WHO NEVER RAN THEM... and they all proved false. They will, however, only give you 25,000 miles or so with a 5 tire rotation. But, at $1,100 a set with lifetime warranty that $1,100 pays for itself as you get 2 years of absolutely getting everything you paid for in that Rubicon. I swear by them, and by this mantra: I paid for a $xx,xxx.xx valued vehicle with the intents of WHEELING IT... so get your moneys worth with minimal outlay. Besides, you dont wanna be the guy who changes his build $XX,XXX.XX into it- this will give you 25,000 miles of SUCK THIS, BIG LIFT BOY!!!
07-17-2013, 12:00 PM
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Front bumper is a RR xhd, and it's a Rubicon 6 speed so I'm not worried about gears. There was a 2010 JP magazine article that says a 2 door with chopped flairs would have no issues with 35's, but I've heard of rubbing at full flex. The article also mentioned using extended bump stops, so that's a cheap idea. Main problem would be carrying the spare, no cheap solutions there.
07-17-2013, 12:38 PM
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I wish there were more choices in that size. My Jeep is 95% daily driver and when I do get a chance to wheel it is primarily low to moderate trails. For that I can't justify how soon those will wear out. I bought a Rubicon over a base model because I knew I wouldn't be able to talk my wife into those upgrades after the fact.
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07-17-2013, 12:46 PM
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I wish there were more choices in that size. My Jeep is 95% daily driver and when I do get a chance to wheel it is primarily low to moderate trails. For that I can't justify how soon those will wear out. I bought a Rubicon over a base model because I knew I wouldn't be able to talk my wife into those upgrades after the fact.
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You know what people think when they see stock JK rims spaced out and stuffed with rubber : Thank god its not another Rockstars douche!
Stock wheels look awesome IMO with some plastidip and fat meat. You can find Spidertrax spacers for $100 used all day long, thats what I bought and sold mine for, and it really changes the look of the rig.I personally run 37x14" tires on a 17x9" wheel... I am not technically running a beadlock (Interco BirdDogs) but can drop to 2PSI on trail w/o worries about beads. On factory rubi wheels/tires I was losing beads up front under 16psi. I would have LOVED to put 37x12-17x13 on my stock rims except I went with a field serviceable wheel so I could lose the 5th wheel and tire carrier... Just pack C02 and rubber when I go out.
People love to tell you just to go drop another $1,500 on wheels, yet motherfuckers wont pay for US made products. They will drop coin for a fabbed bumper and carrier to show off their spotless and unrotated Rockstar or Soft 8 spare, then roll around the mall on a fucking chinese parts bin suspension.
Stock wheels look awesome IMO with some plastidip and fat meat. You can find Spidertrax spacers for $100 used all day long, thats what I bought and sold mine for, and it really changes the look of the rig.I personally run 37x14" tires on a 17x9" wheel... I am not technically running a beadlock (Interco BirdDogs) but can drop to 2PSI on trail w/o worries about beads. On factory rubi wheels/tires I was losing beads up front under 16psi. I would have LOVED to put 37x12-17x13 on my stock rims except I went with a field serviceable wheel so I could lose the 5th wheel and tire carrier... Just pack C02 and rubber when I go out.
People love to tell you just to go drop another $1,500 on wheels, yet motherfuckers wont pay for US made products. They will drop coin for a fabbed bumper and carrier to show off their spotless and unrotated Rockstar or Soft 8 spare, then roll around the mall on a fucking chinese parts bin suspension.
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07-17-2013, 03:25 PM
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"Haters gonna hate. Lovers gonna love.
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So... all you guys with stock Wheels if there was a sale for 75% off Aftermarket Black Wheels you would pass and say "I like my stock wheels?" I'm going to call "BS"
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| B.S. | <---------Here is my BS card and I just pulled it out.
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I just want to do none of the above...."
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So... all you guys with stock Wheels if there was a sale for 75% off Aftermarket Black Wheels you would pass and say "I like my stock wheels?" I'm going to call "BS"
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| B.S. | <---------Here is my BS card and I just pulled it out.
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07-17-2013, 03:38 PM
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07-17-2013, 03:38 PM
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"Haters gonna hate. Lovers gonna love.
I just want to do none of the above...."
^^^^^^^^^
"Chapelle Show"
So... all you guys with stock Wheels if there was a sale for 75% off Aftermarket Black Wheels you would pass and say "I like my stock wheels?" I'm going to call "BS"
_______
| B.S. | <---------Here is my BS card and I just pulled it out.
_______
I just want to do none of the above...."
^^^^^^^^^
"Chapelle Show"
So... all you guys with stock Wheels if there was a sale for 75% off Aftermarket Black Wheels you would pass and say "I like my stock wheels?" I'm going to call "BS"
_______
| B.S. | <---------Here is my BS card and I just pulled it out.
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