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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Westtexasjku

Thx bob o
I might be calling the tire co to change sizes!
There Ya go, now ur talking. BIGGER IS BETTER
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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Thought id post a quick photo of rig before it gets wheel spacers and bigger tires.
You can also see the kc's that installed yesterday better in this.
For those keeping track, this jeep has a rc 2.5" bb and is sitting on 225/75r16's in this photo.
That's apx 29"x9.5"x16's.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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A straight on shot from my second story window:
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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I found a local deal on some barely used 315/75r16 kumho road venture mt's.
6 tires. Guy had them on his dually.
1500 miles on them.
$1,300.
Only thing is, theyre 10 ply.
It's a good price only bc I talked him down $700.
I only need 5 but having another spare wouldn't hurt anything.
Any thoughts?
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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Aren't those pretty heavy tires? What do they measure out to? 35's? They look good, love that aggressive look
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RufusTheTank
Aren't those pretty heavy tires? What do they measure out to? 35's? They look good, love that aggressive look
34..6"x12.6"
Yeah prob heavy
Dont know exactly how much they weigh
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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Jeeps lookin good can't wait to see those meats on!
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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I like that box you've got in the back. You say it's mounted? Is it bolted to the floor and if it is did you have to drill holes in the tub?
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Just bought those six 315 kumho's.
Yeah mf'er!!
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ISSY
I like that box you've got in the back. You say it's mounted? Is it bolted to the floor and if it is did you have to drill holes in the tub?
It has recessed "handle spots". I installed an eye bolt on each side in the handle spots. The nut is on the inside of the box. Eye bolt pointing down on the outside of the box. Ran a 200lbs cargo strap from one eye bolt then through the d hoops on the floor of the jeep, then back up to the second eye bolt. I cinch it down. It's very solid.
No damage to the box or the jeep floor. I can remove it in 30 seconds or just loosen it to get to cargo area under the box. It was $100 at tractor supply. I keep my briefcase in there when I have the top off. Along with some tools, first aid kit, etc. box is made by deezee.
I'll post photos showing the eye bolt set up.
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