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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Should I go with the new mtr Kevlar in a 38x14.50 or the Mtz in a 37x12.50 mostly go though muddy rocks
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Lomax-dtl
Should I go with the new mtr Kevlar in a 38x14.50 or the Mtz in a 37x12.50 mostly go though muddy rocks
love my MTR K's, only issue has been they are tough to balance...those are some wide tires..you will need some steering upgrades for those big meats.
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Lomax-dtl
Should I go with the new mtr Kevlar in a 38x14.50 or the Mtz in a 37x12.50 mostly go though muddy rocks
I say go MTR K's and replace pwr steer fluid with best quality you can find and add a cooler and then see if you need any more upgrade (this is what I am doing) ,, also as far as rubbing stuff with the tires wait until you get them and see what hits and then do something about it. Mine and others 40's rub the frame on just shy of full lock, you'll have to see if your 38's rub, they may just miss
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jknockers

I say go MTR K's and replace pwr steer fluid with best quality you can find and add a cooler and then see if you need any more upgrade (this is what I am doing) ,, also as far as rubbing stuff with the tires wait until you get them and see what hits and then do something about it. Mine and others 40's rub the frame on just shy of full lock, you'll have to see if your 38's rub, they may just miss
Dang I wish I could get some 40's I'm just scared of breaking more stuff than with the 38s
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Lomax-dtl
Dang I wish I could get some 40's I'm just scared of breaking more stuff than with the 38s
Dont be scared,, thats why they make replacement alloys
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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40's , 40's , 40's and dont look back ,, make it work
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Well dang I only have 5in of lift and bushwhacker flats stubby front and back will they fit, plus the 40s are only 13.5 bs the 14.5 38s.
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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Yeah well do u think I should just stick with the 38s
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Freak
What the details on your rig? Axles? Gears? Lift? Current tire size?
I have a dana 44 front and rear
Planing to regear 5.38 as soon as I get back from my trip out of country.
4in bds lift
2in spacers front and rear
Dual steering stabilizer
Bushwhacker flats
Shrockworks front and rear stuby bumper
Super chip
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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If you're looking at that size of tire, and want to get something to go through that type of terrain, have you looked at Pitbull tires? The Rocker or Maddog would be perfect for the size and style you're looking for.

That, and unlike the MTR's, they're *not* on national backorder.



Oh...and please get rid of that dual steering stabilizer!!!
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