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15" Alloy Wheels VS. 15" Steel Wheels

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Old 05-04-2011, 07:55 AM
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These wheels look great!

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Originally Posted by Ruckus99ss
3.73s..24s package
35's with 3.73 is stretching things a bit, in my opinion at least. I wouldn't do 35's with anything less than 4.88 gears, 33's with 4.10, 32 with 3.73.
Try it, you may like it, but I think it's gonna be a dog in acceleration, and a gas hog, trying to turn those big tires without enough gear.
All just my opinion though.
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Originally Posted by kliff
35's with 3.73 is stretching things a bit, in my opinion at least. I wouldn't do 35's with anything less than 4.88 gears, 33's with 4.10, 32 with 3.73.
Try it, you may like it, but I think it's gonna be a dog in acceleration, and a gas hog, trying to turn those big tires without enough gear.
All just my opinion though.
I'm no expert, but that seems aggressive. 32's with 3.73 will give the same cruise RPM as 35's with 4.10, or very close. But from my experience, I'd agree that 3.73 with 35's is a little off. My Blazer has 35's with 4.56 gears and it revs too high with no overdrive. If I had it to do over I'd go with 4.10.
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How are the MB72's to touch up from wheeling trips?? DTD, you guys will be hearing from me soon on some 35X12.5R15 MTR K on Black MB72s.
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Originally Posted by Bosox5
How are the MB72's to touch up from wheeling trips?? DTD, you guys will be hearing from me soon on some 35X12.5R15 MTR K on Black MB72s.
No first hand experience with touching up this model but being black, it shouldn't be difficult.

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Originally Posted by Discount Tire Direct
No first hand experience with touching up this model but being black, it shouldn't be difficult.

We look forward to hearing from you soon
That's what I thought. Already made my order today with TC, hopefully it takes less than 7 to 10 business days to get my new meats! Can't wait.

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That's what I thought. Already made my order today with TC, hopefully it takes less than 7 to 10 business days to get my new meats! Can't wait.

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Many thanks to DTD. Tires and rims arrived, and were installed the next day. The day after that, we took a short trip to the local hills. Had a great time.

Thanks again,

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Originally Posted by Owl
Many thanks to DTD. Tires and rims arrived, and were installed the next day. The day after that, we took a short trip to the local hills. Had a great time.

Thanks again,

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Awesome! Those wheels look great on your JK

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Default Think i'm ready for some wheels

Digging the Matte Black MB 72's. I dont speak "back spacing" very well so i need some help. I have a 011 JKU Rubi, stock suspension. My current plan is to keep the stock 32's, and just upgrade the wheels, eventually, of course, going lift and 34-35's/10.50-12-50.
Basically i'm saying i wanna buy wheels i wont have to replace because of lift/bigger tires down the road.

Suggestions? Any current specials?


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