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2013 Sahara Unlimited with tire upgrade

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Old 12-02-2012, 09:44 AM
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Just got new BFG 275/70/R18's onto stock Sahara rims. Looks great, but what are recommended tire pressure levels? 90% highway driving, 10% off-road.

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Originally Posted by mykflor
Just got new BFG 275/70/R18's onto stock Sahara rims. Looks great, but what are recommended tire pressure levels? 90% highway driving, 10% off-road.
I run my 285/70/17 BFG A/T KO tires at 34-35 psi. I find that is the most comfortable with my stock suspension. I'm about 95% on road and 5% off.
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New tires look really great!
Old 12-02-2012, 07:26 PM
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Any more picture of it? This the the size and tire I'm thinking about for my JK and would like to see what it looks like. Thanks.
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Just put this on today.
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Old 12-03-2012, 02:27 AM
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Personnaly like the BFG'S...Use mine for winter tires aired down a little...
Your JK looks good bud...Like the color also...
Old 12-03-2012, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 12 Arctic Unlimited
Personnaly like the BFG'S...Use mine for winter tires aired down a little...
Your JK looks good bud...Like the color also...
Thank u sir.
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Nice ride, I should have sprang for those wheels, probably my only regret. I'd pick up a 3/4 or 1" spacer for the front next to level it out. I've been eyeing a cheap 3/4" kit (RE1320) at a local place for only $35.
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Originally Posted by Flip94ta
Nice ride, I should have sprang for those wheels, probably my only regret. I'd pick up a 3/4 or 1" spacer for the front next to level it out. I've been eyeing a cheap 3/4" kit (RE1320) at a local place for only $35.
Wow really? Where at? Not a bad price. Always wondered whether spacers would impact ride quality at all.
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You probably have 16ac springs upfront like me, a spacer won't change your ride other than getting you further from the bump stops which is a plus. I was going to swap in some 18 or 19 springs but there's some debate on those having a higher spring rate which would make a slightly rougher ride. I'll message you where that kit is since they aren't a sponsor.



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