JK-Forum.com - The top destination for Jeep JK and JL Wrangler news, rumors, and discussion

Notices
JK Talk General discussion forum regarding thoughts, opinions and rumors about the Jeep JK Wrangler or related subjects that don't quite fit in the Modified, Stock or Electronics forums.

Problems with stoping in the rain even at slow speeds

Thread Tools
 
Old 11-23-2010, 04:06 PM
  #11  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
Lomax-dtl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dalton, Ga
Posts: 510
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Yes it does have sipes, my friend with the same tires but slightly smaller ones hasn't had any problems with his so idk what wrong lol
Lomax-dtl is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-23-2010, 04:09 PM
  #12  
JK Jedi Master
 
ronjenx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Maine
Posts: 12,874
Likes: 0
Received 168 Likes on 144 Posts
Default
If the tires are good, and the braking system is operating OK....

That leave only excessive speed on wet roads, in spite of what the thread title says.
ronjenx is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-23-2010, 04:22 PM
  #13  
JK Super Freak
 
genesbro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: clinton, ok
Posts: 1,255
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Originally Posted by Lomax-dtl
Idk what should the pressure be on a 35x12.5x17
I would say no more than 28psi maybe 25psi.
genesbro is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-23-2010, 04:27 PM
  #14  
JK Freak
 
20JK10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 920
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
I would try braking earlier then you would normally do on dry roads. Just have to adjust your driving for the conditions.
20JK10 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-23-2010, 04:36 PM
  #15  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
Lomax-dtl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dalton, Ga
Posts: 510
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Well they have 42psi in em so that might be the problem.
Lomax-dtl is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-23-2010, 04:40 PM
  #16  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
Lomax-dtl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dalton, Ga
Posts: 510
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
On the tire it says 50 psi, cold
Lomax-dtl is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-23-2010, 04:41 PM
  #17  
JK Super Freak
 
genesbro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: clinton, ok
Posts: 1,255
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Originally Posted by Lomax-dtl
Well they have 42psi in em so that might be the problem.
Good place to start, that is a lot of air for a little JK.
genesbro is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-23-2010, 04:47 PM
  #18  
JK Super Freak
 
PG-JKU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: 54° 4.5' N 123° 7' W
Posts: 1,605
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
50psi is for max loading on a bigger truck. Drop them down to 32 for starters. Your JK doesn't have the weight to get the tires to flatten out and give you a decent contact patch.
PG-JKU is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-23-2010, 04:49 PM
  #19  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
Lomax-dtl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dalton, Ga
Posts: 510
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Thanks for the help I will give that a try and hopefully that will work
Lomax-dtl is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-23-2010, 05:03 PM
  #20  
JK Enthusiast
 
johnr41a's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by knight1000
no sipes???? thats my guess.
That's what I'm thinking. It's the tires.
johnr41a is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Problems with stoping in the rain even at slow speeds


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:58 PM.