Which tires will fit?
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JK Freak
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From: Charlotte NC
Which tires will fit?
So, after my 35" Mickey Thompson baja MTZs wear out, I'd like to buy a set of larger 35s or small 37s. I've looked at the iRoks, Nitto Mud Grapplers, and a few others. I'd like a really aggressive tire, but I don't want anything too soft. I'd like the most aggressive tire possible with good tread life around the size that will fit my lift and AEV Pintlers. I have a 2.5" Teraflex lift with flat flares, and no plans on taking her offroad in the near future. At least not until she's payed off in the next 5 years, and by then I'll have the money to afford to build her accordingly. So, any suggestions?
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i am running the same lift/flares as you and now running 37x12.5x17 nitto trail grapplers and love them. Plenty of flex and no rubbing with a little trimming for hitting the trails.
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Do you still have a stock D30 up front? Truss, gussets? It's not as easy as just throwing on some 37's. You should really have gussets at a minimum even with the 35's, even if it is a pavement queen. That being said, BFG Km2's wouldn't be a bad choice for a 37 that would be a little on the smaller side. But you still have some reinforcing you shoudl do. Also, what gears are you running?
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JK Freak
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i am running the same lift/flares as you and now running 37x12.5x17 nitto trail grapplers and love them. Plenty of flex and no rubbing with a little trimming for hitting the trails.
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JK Freak
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Do you still have a stock D30 up front? Truss, gussets? It's not as easy as just throwing on some 37's. You should really have gussets at a minimum even with the 35's, even if it is a pavement queen. That being said, BFG Km2's wouldn't be a bad choice for a 37 that would be a little on the smaller side. But you still have some reinforcing you shoudl do. Also, what gears are you running?
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JK Freak
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That's exactly what I needed to know. Thanks so much. I'll definitely look into gussets before doing anything, because I'll have my current tires for at least another 2 years.
