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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by calebbo
I hate flipping through threads so I'll just ask. How does the 265/75/16 fit and affect drivability? I really want the wardens so I might just get the 245s.
Worse turning radius than 235/85s or 245/75s.

Originally Posted by shaggy52282
Now I am seriously considering Treadwright Crawlers (looks pretty similar to a KM1, or Firestone MT). My only concern would be sidewalls (we have a lot of rocks in CO). Do you guys happen to know what carcasses they use for their MT's? I sent them an email to ask, but was curious if you might be familiar off the top of your head.
Pretty sure you can choose between a few brands. I know I've seen GY and BFG carcasses for Treadwrights.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by calebbo
That's what I needed to know, thanks! It's all about looks vs functionality for me. I don't go to Moab or anything crazy where I need bigger better tires and stuff :P
Ugh. Then get the absolute cheapest *** tires you can find in whatever size you like.
And you can do a hell of a lot in Moab on a 32" tire.

For those of you wanting to know how much to trim, do the following.
Get a set of ramps. Position one at the front left tire and the other at the rear right tire. Drive up them. This will get you cross-axled and will flex out your suspension pretty well, better than you'd think. See where the tires are or will rub. Cut a template out of cardboard that has a nice curve. This way you can make the same cut on each fender.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by fishEH
Ugh. Then get the absolute cheapest *** tires you can find in whatever size you like.
And you can do a hell of a lot in Moab on a 32" tire.

For those of you wanting to know how much to trim, do the following.
Get a set of ramps. Position one at the front left tire and the other at the rear right tire. Drive up them. This will get you cross-axled and will flex out your suspension pretty well, better than you'd think. See where the tires are or will rub. Cut a template out of cardboard that has a nice curve. This way you can make the same cut on each fender.

If you drive your front driver side and rear passanger side onto ramps you could also have a good angle for changing your diff oil

BAM multi-tasking
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by fishEH
Ugh. Then get the absolute cheapest *** tires you can find in whatever size you like.
And you can do a hell of a lot in Moab on a 32" tire.
This. Quoted for truth.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by fishEH
Ugh. Then get the absolute cheapest *** tires you can find in whatever size you like.
And you can do a hell of a lot in Moab on a 32" tire.
Agreed...just make sure your spotter is trustworthy. Not that you can tell...but that is an Xterra on 32's. No, I did not roll over. Yes the spotter did admit he was a moron and put me on a bad line.

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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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I didn't read real carefully (tired of tire threads) but I saw it mentioned just once and it bears repeating. The wider the tire the worse your already pathetic turning radius. If you off-road in the desert or similar wide open areas, it won't matter, but for some parts of the country it's a hindrance.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by antichrist
(tired of tire threads)
They are tiring...

I think we should put a tire fitment chart in the D1 tech section sticky.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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I guess we can talk about how these tires fit.....
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by wheelgarage


I guess we can talk about how these tires fit.....
They'd be great for driving in straight lines!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Good thing he has fender flares!
 
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