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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Worst tire I've ever owned. Couldn't get a decent balance.
Screwed up wear on all 4 tires
Tore a sidewall on a smooth rock no bigger than your thumb.
punctured another rolling over a twig.
Yep...a damn twig.
Disappointing... thy have great review in the mud... like the looks.... didn't check sidewall specs... on that note anyone have general grabbers? Or Goodyear mt/r?
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Slick761

Disappointing... thy have great review in the mud... like the looks.... didn't check sidewall specs... on that note anyone have general grabbers? Or Goodyear mt/r?
Have heard good things about the grabber haven't heard anything about the good year though
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 01:35 AM
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I have the old grabber m/t on my jeep now. Been pretty happy with em.... but I've heard a lot of hype around the new ones.... oh and my buddy in his 74 Ford short bed SWEARS by coopers.... he's like 150 years old and has been wheeling 140 of those.... lol. Don't know how much he gets on rocks though. Says they have great grip off-road and great on road life manners and noise.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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If you can get your wheels wrapped with a set of BFG km'1mt old style then go for it the tread pattern is good for off and on road. Lugs stay clear of mud and the rubber is extremely durable for the pavement. 31-33's 10-12.50 are good with your 3.5re and trimmed fenders.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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Ps. I'll get to posting pics today of my updated 3.5re lift asap
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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And the bfg km1 are able to clear mud in forward and reverse they all so grip at horizontal climbing angles really good. My other choice would be super swamper interco tsl's but only in the trails
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Slick761
Or Goodyear mt/r?
MTRs are awesome on the same level of awesome that the KM2s are.

Good road wear and good ride for an MT, great performance off road and look good. The KM2 gets marginally better road wear and the MTR can be difficult to balance (But mine on street locks didn't take any more than 6oz to balance).

IMO the MTR and KM2 are your 2 best choices for MTs.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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MTZ's. Get good mileage and are all around great reviews. Mud and snow they clean out good and make a little noise on the street.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Alright guys i want zero trimming if possible so im doing this..
In a few days im ordering the 3.5 superflex, bilsteins mono shocks 1.5 inch teraflex shackles and something in the front too even it out? (what would i need)
All this to fit some 32x11.50x15's underneath it all.

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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Just installed the 3.5 super ride. Got it through 4wd hardware with procomp shocks. Ride quality is close to stock. Actual lift was 4.5" not including the increase in tire height.

Running 265/75-16 Goodyear duratracs, which is a hair shy of a 32-11.00. Only rubbing i get is at full lock on the lca's. Didnt have to touch the stock flares or bumper caps.

Love the tires, love the lift. i wouldnt worry about those lift shackles unless you are wanting to push 6" of lift. RE kits are known for lifting higher than advertised, if you get full leafs get a 3/4" spacer for the front to level the truck out. I have yet to get some and can def. notice the stinkbug stance.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by KeatsUSMC
All this to fit some 32x11.50x15's underneath it all.
You aren't getting 32s under that without some trimming.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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You can make trimming look almost stock....
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Sent a few PM's....
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Converted96
I have components coming from them this week for a 3.5 Super Ride kit.. probably wont be on till the weekend, and im hoping it gets done in a weekend.

Did you get the lift installed yet?
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by WantACherokee

Did you get the lift installed yet?
Well, I'm working on it still, everything has gone wrong with getting the old parts off... taking way way longer than anticipated, that mixed in with a 40+ hour work week this week, the wifes birthday last Saturday and other things going on, I probably have about 10 hours in it, by myself.
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