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Old 02-23-2017, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeepin'_Aint_EZ
Build what you need my friend. But it's also your rig so your call lol. But IMO, those bigger tires could potentially cause more issues than it's worth. The extra money could be spent elsewhere in your build. Either way, do your thing man lol
I don't think that 1" difference will be significant enough to worry. But I understand where you are coming from. My mentality typically is overbuild and not worry. So this is out of my usual mentality.
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Or I'll get the 37" km2s, they run more like 35.5. Much easier to work with yet bigger then 35s
where you getting that info? Just sold a pair on Monday of the 37 km2 and they measured real close to a true 37 inch tire. Freaking behemoth of a tire, and freaking heavy hahah
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where you getting that info? Just sold a pair on Monday of the 37 km2 and they measured real close to a true 37 inch tire. Freaking behemoth of a tire, and freaking heavy hahah
Everyone I look, besides their website, says mounted they measure 35.5" at 30psi?
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On our distributors site they are listed at 36.8 on one and 36.7 on a couple others. Dude had a full blown crawler type rig and we measured at like, shoot man probably around15 psi and they were 36.5inches. Put 30 psi and they probably would have been 36.7 as listed

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On our distributors site they are listed at 36.8 on one and 36.7 on a couple others. Dude had a full blown crawler type rig and we measured at like, shoot man probably around15 psi and they were 36.5inches. Put 30 psi and they probably would have been 36.7 as listed
Hmm interesting. In that case I'll look for a tire that runs a true 35" on 15s I think.
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Yeah man just so you have some info to make an informed decision.
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Yeah man just so you have some info to make an informed decision.
Can never argue about more info. I appreciate it. It'll keep costs down too.
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What a price difference too. Going to get 3.75bs wheels and see how my 1.25" spacers will make them look when the time comes.
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Hmm interesting. In that case I'll look for a tire that runs a true 35" on 15s I think.
Goodyear MT/r's run a true 35. The Km2's in 35's measure right around 34 if not slightly under.

You'll definitely need to beef up your axles to run 37's for wheeling. 35's are pushing the max on the factory gear at least in my opinion. I'll let you know when I get mine together and start breaking chit.


Just remember, you'll have the same under axle clearance with a dana 30 on 35's as you would with tons on 40's. Obviously bigger tires have their benefits, but those benefits come with a substantial investment.

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I'm really liking the Cooper STT Pros. They look to run close to true size. I've never ridden in a Jeep that had MTRs that ran smooth, all felt like squares and that ranged from 255s-35s. They run true but not a fan of the on road ride.
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Cooper makes a good tire
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Look into the dick cepek extreme country or Mickey mtz's too. They measure close to a true 35 as well. I love my mtz's
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Look into the dick cepek extreme country or Mickey mtz's too. They measure close to a true 35 as well. I love my mtz's
Everyone around here is picking those MTZs up. Haven't asked what they thought about them.
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
What a price difference too. Going to get 3.75bs wheels and see how my 1.25" spacers will make them look when the time comes.



A 15x8" wheel with that 3.75" of BS is the correct amount to run, spacers are NOT NEEDED at all or should be used. Here is mine with that wheel and a 33x12:50x15" tire.
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