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Do any JKUs have 38x15.50x15" tires

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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Default Do any JKUs have 38x15.50x15" tires

I am specifically looking at mud grapplers but would love to see what they look like and how do they handle on and off road?

I know I've seen a couple 2 doors with this size and feel free to comment on handling but really looking for info from the 4 door guys.


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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Redman333
I am specifically looking at mud grapplers but would love to see what they look like and how do they handle on and off road?

I know I've seen a couple 2 doors with this size and feel free to comment on handling but really looking for info from the 4 door guys.


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You can look in my sig and see my last jeep that had 38x15.5x18 Nitto Muds. My 13 should be done in 2 weeks that will have 38x15.5x20 MTZ's
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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i ordered 5 brand new 385 70 16 toyos . got them and after alot of consideration i sent them back . they were soooo heavy i could just see my steering and axle components toasted within anfew months . i like to wheel and for very lightly drivin rigs they would be ok . but for me i actually thought i would be less capable than on my 35s . they are huge , look at vettes pics and then find some to see in person . the weight is what got me . you see it on the description but then you actually pick one up . wow . my wheels and those tire would have weighed bout 125 lbs each .my 35s on my wheels are about 85 . brakes steering , ball joints , u joints everything would have been hatin life . as bad as i wanted to run them . i made the right decision . my jeep jus isnt ready for tires that big
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by carolinajk
i ordered 5 brand new 385 70 16 toyos . got them and after alot of consideration i sent them back . they were soooo heavy i could just see my steering and axle components toasted within anfew months . i like to wheel and for very lightly drivin rigs they would be ok . but for me i actually thought i would be less capable than on my 35s . they are huge , look at vettes pics and then find some to see in person . the weight is what got me . you see it on the description but then you actually pick one up . wow . my wheels and those tire would have weighed bout 125 lbs each .my 35s on my wheels are about 85 . brakes steering , ball joints , u joints everything would have been hatin life . as bad as i wanted to run them . i made the right decision . my jeep jus isnt ready for tires that big
I'll 2nd that, my set up is rediculously heavy! Thats what they make blowers for though!
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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You guys are killing me. I was hoping it was doable but that will have to be my second build then. I want to be able to wheel my jeep not get huge wheels and look at how good it looks in the driveway. I guess I'll stick with 37s now and once my axles and steering and suspension is up to par then ill move up.


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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by VETTETHRET
I'll 2nd that, my set up is rediculously heavy! Thats what they make blowers for though!
youve got an awesome jeep dude , very nice . if and when i upgrade my engine i think im gonna go ls1 . cheap and easy lol
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by carolinajk
youve got an awesome jeep dude , very nice . if and when i upgrade my engine i think im gonna go ls1 . cheap and easy lol
Thanks bro, I would KILL to have ANY LS engine in my jeep (Let alone my 1k HP one I sold). The new 3.6 is Leagues better than the old, but defintiley no V8!
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Originally Posted by Redman333
You guys are killing me. I was hoping it was doable but that will have to be my second build then. I want to be able to wheel my jeep not get huge wheels and look at how good it looks in the driveway. I guess I'll stick with 37s now and once my axles and steering and suspension is up to par then ill move up.


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ive got pics of all five toyos sittin in my living room lmao . sooooo wanted to see them on my jeep . but never did . and for the record tread depot has EXCELLENT customer service . never made me feel like i was a dumbass for buyin tires i couldnt really use and then were very prompt in crediting me back after reciept . thanks tread depot . whenever i need tires . i know where to go
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by VETTETHRET
Thanks bro, I would KILL to have ANY LS engine in my jeep (Let alone my 1k HP one I sold). The new 3.6 is Leagues better than the old, but defintiley no V8!
not to hijack , but for a lil more than the cost of a forced induction system you could get a low mile ls1 , the you would need an nsg370 tranny from a 4 liter tj and a novak bellhousing adapter .a harness and ecu and your ready to light em up other than a few odds and ends .
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