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Jan 15, 2013 | 08:40 PM

#20446

luckyunblock

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From: Fredericksburg

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by greenxj21

Ya they're great I just have uneven wear due to no alignment.
Quarter shows tread height:

They look good did you get the kedge grip?

Jan 15, 2013 | 08:41 PM

#20447

greenxj21

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They look good did you get the kedge grip?

Thanks. No, actually the booklet they sent me said that Kedge grip actually speeds up the wear on the tires, but increases traction.

Jan 15, 2013 | 08:42 PM

#20448

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by greenxj21

Thanks. No, actually the booklet they sent me said that Kedge grip actually speeds up the wear on the tires, but increases traction.

True.

Jan 15, 2013 | 08:42 PM

#20449

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Section is tire width. Tread is how wide the tread pattern is from side lug to side lug.
Tires are generally measured in section width, IIRC.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by greenxj21

Idk what you are asking tbh so ill just leave this here and hope it helps lol http://www.extremeterrain.com/wrangl...alculator.html

Above is the answer to what I was asking. Lol.

Jan 15, 2013 | 08:47 PM

#20450

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

Alright why can't I find 16x8 steelies in a 5 on 4.5 for less than 92 bucks a piece?

Also would 4.5" backspacing be too much for a 12.50? I think my current wheels are 3.75" BS with 10.50s and it rubs the lca.

Jan 15, 2013 | 08:48 PM

#20451

greenxj21

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Did you check jegs.com?

Jan 15, 2013 | 08:49 PM

#20452

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

I'd say 4.5" is too much yeah...

As I understand it 17" rim is more popular than 16" these days, may have better luck

Jan 15, 2013 | 08:50 PM

#20453

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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I'm doing 35x11 and looking for 3-3.5 BS. Look at different wheel manufacturers; not just one or two major sites. I've spent hours searching for what I want at work, but I don't have any links handy on my phone.

Jan 15, 2013 | 08:53 PM

#20454

ThatPurpleXJ

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From: Springfield Virginia

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

i wish treadwright had 33x12.50x15 tires..

Jan 15, 2013 | 08:54 PM

#20455

greenxj21

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Found then for 84 on jegs but that's still pricey

Jan 15, 2013 | 08:59 PM

#20456

BimmerJeeper

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From: USA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L i6

Does it make sense that front shocks come with installation hardware, but rear shocks do not? OR did they screw up the packaging?

Jan 15, 2013 | 09:01 PM

#20457

greenxj21

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Does it make sense that front shocks come with installation hardware, but rear shocks do not? OR did they screw up the packaging?

Unless there is no bushings or sleeves then I think its normal.

Jan 15, 2013 | 09:02 PM

#20458

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

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Quote:

Originally Posted by greenxj21

Did you check jegs.com?

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

I'd say 4.5" is too much yeah...

As I understand it 17" rim is more popular than 16" these days, may have better luck

Might have to.

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Maybe my googlefu is weak. If you could get a link when you can that'd be awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenxj21

Found then for 84 on jegs but that's still pricey

I didn't even see a 16x8 in 5on4.5 on their site.

Jan 15, 2013 | 09:07 PM

#20459

greenxj21

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http://www.jegs.com/i/Cragar/260/3977812P/10002/-1

Jan 15, 2013 | 09:09 PM

#20460

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Summit had some US Wheel 16x8s with 3.75" BS a couple weeks ago for $52, but I didn't see the the other day...or any more at that price, actually. Whatever, maybe I'll get 17s. Big ballin' in the Comanche.