Effect of bigger tires on suspension dynamics

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Apr 20, 2015 | 09:06 AM

#16

abodyjoe

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From: s.jersey

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ

That should be a sticky for the newbie's that have never even heard of it, I should have thought and posted that also...........But I'm "Old and Slow"

i searched "chalk test" but didn't see a dedicated thread onit.. did find the below. kinda thought that was what it meant..

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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

To properly answer this question. You can use chalk and draw a line on the tire. Drive a little at a given psi. When the chalk comes off evenly that is a good psi to drive on.

Apr 20, 2015 | 09:24 AM

#17

SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Year: 2000 WJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by MirageMobile

What is the load range of your tires? Lots of people comment about the increase in ride hardness on lighter XJs when they switch from Load Range C to D/E.

I know you said 31s (load range C if 31x10.5R15), but you may be running 16 wheels. I can't tell.

'P' tires on stock alloys for the win!

: nevermind the blue accents, it was an experiment :

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