Low pro mudders
03-05-2009, 09:43 AM
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Low pro mudders
I know that the Rubi rims and tires are 255/75R17. I have seen on some trucks that they have what looks like a almost "low pro" toyo mt or a tire like that on and I am interested in what size tire that would be so I can look them up.
If anyone has any pictures of "low pro" mudders please post them!
If anyone has any pictures of "low pro" mudders please post them!
03-05-2009, 11:12 AM
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It all depends on what you qualify as low pro. I havent seen many below 60%.
If you are referring to a 20, 30, 40, or 50....then they would have to be purely for show, as any practical advantages would be minimal.
I am currently running 60s, and get made fun of often on here for my wheel/tire choice. I love the way they look, but it is also true that I lose some offroad ability due to not being able to air down as much as Id like.
In the mud, anything smaller than a 60 would seriously hinder any chance of floatation, causing a sinking issue.When climbing, the lack of sidewall would cause problems when trying to grip rocks, etc.
You also risk greater possibility of damage to your rim when there is less rubber.
If you are referring to a 20, 30, 40, or 50....then they would have to be purely for show, as any practical advantages would be minimal.
I am currently running 60s, and get made fun of often on here for my wheel/tire choice. I love the way they look, but it is also true that I lose some offroad ability due to not being able to air down as much as Id like.
In the mud, anything smaller than a 60 would seriously hinder any chance of floatation, causing a sinking issue.When climbing, the lack of sidewall would cause problems when trying to grip rocks, etc.
You also risk greater possibility of damage to your rim when there is less rubber.
03-05-2009, 12:28 PM
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can I see a picture of your jk with the 60s on it
I would probably get made fun of too on this site but i like the look of a low pro but still a "mudder" but i am not totally sure about the $$$
I would probably get made fun of too on this site but i like the look of a low pro but still a "mudder" but i am not totally sure about the $$$
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03-05-2009, 01:03 PM
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low profile off road tires will ride rougher and offer less protection for punctor and wheel damage I tend to stick with a wheel no bigger than half the tire 32 = 16, 34 = 17, 36 = 18 and so on
03-05-2009, 01:11 PM
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I like the rivets you have on your jeep. Where would I get something like that for my jk?
I was thinkin about 33" tall tires and probably 17s on them would look semi low pro for mudders like what you have
Just the thing is I have toyo mts from my old wrangler and they are 255 75 r 16s i believe, but I do want 17s....... Just I would have to buy all new tires to fit 17s and I'm not sure it is worth it since I already have tires that will fit 16s(they are about 33"s)
What do you or anyone else think
should I just stay with 16s?
or maybe find a rubi guy who is going to sell their rubi tires for a decent price then just get new rims(pro comp 7189)
Also I kind think that on a 4dr, rims look smaller than if they were on a 2dr.... so that could play into it
But here are some 4drs i like the rims and tires of
out of a les schwab mag
One I saw at the Stealership
They are ..... size
Let me know what you guys think of these
I was thinkin about 33" tall tires and probably 17s on them would look semi low pro for mudders like what you have
Just the thing is I have toyo mts from my old wrangler and they are 255 75 r 16s i believe, but I do want 17s....... Just I would have to buy all new tires to fit 17s and I'm not sure it is worth it since I already have tires that will fit 16s(they are about 33"s)
What do you or anyone else think
should I just stay with 16s?
or maybe find a rubi guy who is going to sell their rubi tires for a decent price then just get new rims(pro comp 7189)
Also I kind think that on a 4dr, rims look smaller than if they were on a 2dr.... so that could play into it
But here are some 4drs i like the rims and tires of
out of a les schwab mag
One I saw at the Stealership
They are ..... size
Let me know what you guys think of these
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03-05-2009, 02:35 PM
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