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I am buying some bf Goodrich all terrains ko2s 31 X 10.5 and some black rock rims 8 inch wide and either 4.25, 4.5, or 4.75 bs... I am not sure want bs to get yet
That is a heavy combination. Is the rig geared properly?
I went with the P version of 31" x 10.5" size tires.
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That is a heavy combination. Is the rig geared properly? I went with the P version of 31" x 10.5" size tires.
what's the p version?
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Passenger vehicle. Lighter weight and the load rating is different compared to full flotation truck tires, aka 31", 32", 33".
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Passenger vehicle. Lighter weight and the load rating is different compared to full flotation truck tires, aka 31", 32", 33".
how can you tell the difference looking at the tire?
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how can you tell the difference looking at the tire?
P265/75/15 = Passenger
LT265/75/15 = Light Truck (meaning full-size truck, not the XJ)
31/10.5/15 = Flotation, Truck
Also look for the load range rating.
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P265/75/15 = Passenger LT265/75/15 = Light Truck (meaning full-size truck, not the XJ) 31/10.5/15 = Flotation, Truck Also look for the load range rating.
so you are saying that the tires will not work?
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Sorry I am confused by that
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they will work perfectly fine.
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Yes they will work, so will E load tires, but with stock gearing there is a significant performance loss with heavy and oversize tire/wheel combinations compared to a lighter tire/wheel that is load rated for the XJ. The difference is exaggerated by stock gearing. And for sand, a tire rated for the XJ will air down more effectively than a stiff truck tire which takes lower pressures to achieve the same footprint.
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Looking for some shackles that are narrow then widen right before the spring, because the shackles I have now hit the shackle relocation brackets when I flex and limit how far I can go.
Can move the shackle rearward one hole to remedy that.
Clayton has the narrowest profile of all the shackles I have seen, also the best built. Look at the difference between Clayton and IronRock.
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Can move the shackle rearward one hole to remedy that. Clayton has the narrowest profile of all the shackles I have seen, also the best built. Look at the difference between Clayton and IronRock.
they would hit unless it was on the last hole, and at that point I would have an angle in the wrong direction. I think I'm leaning towards boost werks shackles. They look pretty sweet and they are supposed to flex better and reduce strain on unibody and spring when flexing.
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how can you tell the difference looking at the tire?
do you have stock gearing on your jeep?
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do you have stock gearing on your jeep?
yep, it sucks haha
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yep, it sucks haha
so will I not be happy with the tires cause I am getting the same ones as u
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so will I not be happy with the tires cause I am getting the same ones as u
I can't tell you what you'll be happy with. Depends on how you drive and how you use your jeep. I hate it because it sucks pulling a trailer, it sucks driving on the highway, sucks pulling out into traffic, and it just doesn't have power. Hopefully soon I'll regear but until then it sucks. They were made with a 27" tire in mind so a 31" is a lot heavier and a lot more work to turn then those little tires.
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