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cwin74
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Joined: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:37 am Posts: 139 Images: 0 Location: Broomfield - Colorado
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Need opinions on Tires and wheels
I would like some opinions on what size tire and wheels I should get after instaling my 4.5" suspension lift and 2" body lift. I'm going with 35" tires, but what is a good width for road/trail riding? Also would it be best to go with a smaller diamter wheel like 15-16" and have more rubber?
Thanks in advance!
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Sun May 06, 2012 1:37 pm |
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Kinder
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:03 pm Posts: 4371 Images: 0 Location: Parker, CO
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Need opinions on Tires and wheels
I run 35x12.5x15, and I'm really happy with them, they are a popular size and rim combo. Mine, BFG KM2, run nice on the trail and handle well on the road. I've had them down to 12psi off road on 8" rims and the grip was great. I usually run 28psi on road and they give a soft ride.
_________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6
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Sun May 06, 2012 1:56 pm |
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cwin74
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Joined: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:37 am Posts: 139 Images: 0 Location: Broomfield - Colorado
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Re: Need opinions on Tires and wheels
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Sun May 06, 2012 2:18 pm |
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Entourage
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:45 pm Posts: 3275 Location: Gilbert, Arizona
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Re: Need opinions on Tires and wheels
Member B.O.B. can basically get ya whatever you want at his store and great deals for members. There is also 4WheelParts that gets all the big names.
_________________ "I truly believe that good will outweigh evil, but there won't be peace on earth until the power of love overcomes the love of power" - Jimi Hendrix
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Sun May 06, 2012 3:41 pm |
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landshark
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Joined: Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:16 am Posts: 3942 Location: Denver, Wash Park Area
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Need opinions on Tires and wheels
Your going to want 15's or 17's. Not many choices with rims and tires at 16.
_________________ 1976 Bronco "Green, Yellow, whatever", 1969 Bronco "Red", 1972 Bronco Stocker "Kind of Blue/Grayish"
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Sun May 06, 2012 8:21 pm |
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B.O.B.
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:31 am Posts: 770
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Re: Need opinions on Tires and wheels
I have ran both Goodyear MTRS and the KM2s in 35". They both work great on and off road. I would probably stick with 15 x 8" wheels. Most 16" and 17" tire sizes in a 35" are 10 ply rated tires and very stiff. That would make a little bouncy ride on the road. 8" wide wheels work the best because of less chance loosinga bead when airing down. If you have questions or need some help deciding send me a message and I will try to help.
_________________ 71' bronco, np435 w/trailbanger, 302 efi, 35" KM3 on 17x9 Fuel Anza, warn xd9000i, cage arms, 5" lift
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Mon May 07, 2012 7:33 am |
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Kinder
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:03 pm Posts: 4371 Images: 0 Location: Parker, CO
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Re: Need opinions on Tires and wheels
_________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6
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Mon May 07, 2012 7:35 am |
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Brianut
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Joined: Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:06 am Posts: 350 Location: Parker,Co
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Re: Need opinions on Tires and wheels
keep in mind too you will be paying more for 17" tires too.
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Mon May 07, 2012 7:38 am |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Need opinions on Tires and wheels
I've had 35x12.5r15's for a long time. They have worked well. If 35's is all the bigger you'll go, 15's work great. If you're spending the money on beadlocks and may go bigger, then I'd go with 17's. I wish I had 17's now.
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Mon May 07, 2012 9:35 am |
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landshark
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Joined: Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:16 am Posts: 3942 Location: Denver, Wash Park Area
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Re: Need opinions on Tires and wheels
_________________ 1976 Bronco "Green, Yellow, whatever", 1969 Bronco "Red", 1972 Bronco Stocker "Kind of Blue/Grayish"
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