Tires, tires, tires
08-14-2014, 04:45 AM
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I know what I am about to ask has been asked 1000 times before, I am sorry for the redundant question. I have a 2009 jk unlimited. This fall I will need new tires. The most off-roading I have done is some dirt roads in Vermont. I would really like to go on the beach where I live on Long Island. My goal is to get a aggressive looking tire at the largest size without having to get new rims or a lift. I see many pictures and have read countless posts about c class and e class tires. I guess I am suffering from paralysis from over analysis. I wouldn't mind having a wider tire and it installing spacers. I have looked at the Goodyear duratracks, nitto's, and Mickey Thompsons Atz radial. I guess what I am asking is some guidance. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I would also be buying 5 tires so the spare would have to fit on the stock tire carrier. Thanks again.
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08-14-2014, 05:27 AM
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I imagine some of the first advice you get will be to search this forum. 
Tons of threads that will help you.
That said, I'll add that using the stock carrier will most likely keep you at a 33" tire. Many people run 35" on stock carriers and say it's OK, but I know mine made my heart race whenever I hit a bump. Lots of rattling and shaking. Sounded like any bump could be the last before the mount tore away from tailgate. My spare is now where the back seat was and I'm much happier.
I'm sure many will tell you 35's on there will be fine. I do have Nitto Mud Grapplers, so I am on the heavy side.
Also, I believe you can do 33's with no lift/trimming, while 35's will require some. I have a small body lift and cut fenders with mine.
I'm no pro so I won't go on much. Most of what I'd tell you is stuff I read on threads here recently so my best advice would be to search around here more. Sorry, I know that's the last thing a thread starter wants to hear. I wish I could help out more. Best of luck!
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Tons of threads that will help you. That said, I'll add that using the stock carrier will most likely keep you at a 33" tire. Many people run 35" on stock carriers and say it's OK, but I know mine made my heart race whenever I hit a bump. Lots of rattling and shaking. Sounded like any bump could be the last before the mount tore away from tailgate. My spare is now where the back seat was and I'm much happier.
I'm sure many will tell you 35's on there will be fine. I do have Nitto Mud Grapplers, so I am on the heavy side.
Also, I believe you can do 33's with no lift/trimming, while 35's will require some. I have a small body lift and cut fenders with mine.
I'm no pro so I won't go on much. Most of what I'd tell you is stuff I read on threads here recently so my best advice would be to search around here more. Sorry, I know that's the last thing a thread starter wants to hear. I wish I could help out more. Best of luck!
Big Truck: No Little Truck, we can't go there!
Jeep: Silly truck! I am a Jeep!
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08-14-2014, 06:40 AM
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I imagine some of the first advice you get will be to search this forum. Tons of threads that will help you. That said, I'll add that using the stock carrier will most likely keep you at a 33" tire. Many people run 35" on stock carriers and say it's OK, but I know mine made my heart race whenever I hit a bump. Lots of rattling and shaking. Sounded like any bump could be the last before the mount tore away from tailgate. My spare is now where the back seat was and I'm much happier. I'm sure many will tell you 35's on there will be fine. I do have Nitto Mud Grapplers, so I am on the heavy side. Also, I believe you can do 33's with no lift/trimming, while 35's will require some. I have a small body lift and cut fenders with mine. I'm no pro so I won't go on much. Most of what I'd tell you is stuff I read on threads here recently so my best advice would be to search around here more. Sorry, I know that's the last thing a thread starter wants to hear. I wish I could help out more. Best of luck! Big Truck: No Little Truck, we can't go there! Jeep: Silly truck! I am a Jeep! *goes there*
Tons of threads that will help you. That said, I'll add that using the stock carrier will most likely keep you at a 33" tire. Many people run 35" on stock carriers and say it's OK, but I know mine made my heart race whenever I hit a bump. Lots of rattling and shaking. Sounded like any bump could be the last before the mount tore away from tailgate. My spare is now where the back seat was and I'm much happier. I'm sure many will tell you 35's on there will be fine. I do have Nitto Mud Grapplers, so I am on the heavy side. Also, I believe you can do 33's with no lift/trimming, while 35's will require some. I have a small body lift and cut fenders with mine. I'm no pro so I won't go on much. Most of what I'd tell you is stuff I read on threads here recently so my best advice would be to search around here more. Sorry, I know that's the last thing a thread starter wants to hear. I wish I could help out more. Best of luck! Big Truck: No Little Truck, we can't go there! Jeep: Silly truck! I am a Jeep! *goes there*
08-14-2014, 07:38 AM
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What about having a 35" on the factory tire carrier with only 15psi? Wouldn't it be lighter? Fifteen psi would get you to a gas station to air up if you didn't have a comp. on board.
08-14-2014, 07:49 AM
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I think the psi measures the pressure of the air against the inner walls of tire (or something like that), not the weight of the air. And since air is pretty light I don't think it'd make a difference. I'm no scientist though!
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08-14-2014, 09:12 AM
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wow.
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