Going from 35" to 37" (Questions)
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Going from 35" to 37" (Questions)
I'm debating on going from 35" tires to 37's when mine wear out and was wondering if someone can answer a question. I currently have 35" Toyo's (really heavy) on a stock Dana 30 and was wondering if it would be a huge deal to jump to 37"s if I go with a lighter tire; one similar in weight to the Toyo's I already have. I'm aware that the weight of a tire can play a large role in 37" tires wrecking a Dana 30 but wasn't sure if any other variables come into play. I'm aware I'll definitly have to gusset the C's and possibly sleeve the axle, but is there anything else of major concern?
I should add that I do mainly light trial riding.
Thanks in advance.
I should add that I do mainly light trial riding.
Thanks in advance.
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I'm debating on going from 35" tires to 37's when mine wear out and was wondering if someone can answer a question. I currently have 35" Toyo's (really heavy) on a stock Dana 30 and was wondering if it would be a huge deal to jump to 37"s if I go with a lighter tire; one similar in weight to the Toyo's I already have. I'm aware that the weight of a tire can play a large role in 37" tires wrecking a Dana 30 but wasn't sure if any other variables come into play. I'm aware I'll definitly have to gusset the C's and possibly sleeve the axle, but is there anything else of major concern?
I should add that I do mainly light trial riding.
Thanks in advance.
I should add that I do mainly light trial riding.
Thanks in advance.
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I went from 35's to 37's, but at the same time I went with a slightly lighter wheel, so the outcome was only a 2.5 lb. difference between the two...
The wheels I went to are the Mickey Thompson II's , which are lighter than the ones I was running with my 35's...
The wheels I went to are the Mickey Thompson II's , which are lighter than the ones I was running with my 35's...
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Post up some pics when you get them on there....thinking of going to a 38". I do have the Rubi front, but would still like to see it.
And it's nice to see people running these on a 30 and they are holding up. Gives me that warm and fuzzy about the 44 front.
And it's nice to see people running these on a 30 and they are holding up. Gives me that warm and fuzzy about the 44 front.