Sick. What about old parts ? Anything you wanting to get rid of possibly ?

 

I will definitely be watching!!! Already curious as to why you picked the nitto trail grapplers? I am also looking at this tire in the same size,, but am having a hard time committing to it. Also thinking of MTR Kevlar, or Maxis Trepador.

 

Everything is for sale, except axles are already sold.

-lift
-wheels/tires
-and a bunch of other stuff.

 

I debated and researched tires for several months. I have the MTRs now, and haven't liked them at all. The Nittos have a much softer compound (by feel and durometer). I've watched them in action every time I wheeled this year and they consistently performed.

The 40" version is different than the other sizes as well. Uses the same mold as the k-spec race tire. They look sick in person. Comparing it to the 35" Nitto, it's definitely different.

The Trepadors are awesome in comp compound. As a radial, it's not. I think it placed last in the 4 wheeler tire test. That would be the last tire on my list.

 

Well, for all those who say a D30 can handle 37s and that it's no sweat for a D44, I disagree. Not how I wanted the build to start. Drain the gear oil after pulling the axles and ring teeth fell out of the front (D44). As you can see in the pictures, it's a case of shock load. Big tires get traction and all the teeth engaged with the pinion at that moment, break off. And they leave a distinct crystal looking structure behind.

 

Hey!!! Thanks for replying! Although it seem like opinions are like #@%-holes as far as tires are concerned,, I have seen a lot of great reviews on these tires lately,, and you may have just made up my mind.

 

I've seen the 40" in action. He's the only guy who could follow the buggies with stickies. And he was rolling a heavy 4 door. In my view, probably the best on and offroad none sticky. If you want more offroad, move to stickies.

 

Obviously, that's just my opinion. I hated the Nittos forever. Swore I'd never run them. And here I am, haha.

One other factor was cost. I paid $440/each shipped. MTRs are over $500 as are Treps. KM2s are like $700. I can see where one tire may edge the other out in certain wheeling, but for $500+ more, not even close to worth the cost.

 

Thanks again!!

 

Looks like your going to have fun this winter, will be watching the progress.

Why the 10.5 over a 14 bolt or D80 in the rear, except that they came in a set.

I like the idea of struts and their tunability, the only disadvantage I have seen is if you blow a seal you have one collapsed corner.