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Two last tire questions and I think I have a decision

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Old 08-20-2012, 03:59 AM
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Default Two last tire questions and I think I have a decision

Going with the XD Hoss 18x9 (unless the 17 is all I can find).

Anyone have experience with the Nitto Trail Grapplers in this size:

LT295/70R18 E129/126Q 205-780 19.4 34.57 11.73 7.5-(8.5)-10.0
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Is this tire too large to run with stock gears, etc on my 09 JKU? I've got a front leveling kit installed currently so I don't suspect it will rub unless a really sharp turn is required, but if it's a problem installing a lift isn't a big deal.

Last question with regards to TPMS...order the tires with them installed or can I reuse the factory ones when I receive the tire and rim combo from somewhere like Discount Tire Direct?

A search didn't turn up exactly what I'm looking for so forgive me if these are redundant. Thanks a lot!
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Originally Posted by teamblitz
Going with the XD Hoss 18x9 (unless the 17 is all I can find).

Anyone have experience with the Nitto Trail Grapplers in this size:

LT295/70R18 E129/126Q 205-780 19.4 34.57 11.73 7.5-(8.5)-10.0
Trail Grappler

Is this tire too large to run with stock gears, etc on my 09 JKU? I've got a front leveling kit installed currently so I don't suspect it will rub unless a really sharp turn is required, but if it's a problem installing a lift isn't a big deal.

Last question with regards to TPMS...order the tires with them installed or can I reuse the factory ones when I receive the tire and rim combo from somewhere like Discount Tire Direct?

A search didn't turn up exactly what I'm looking for so forgive me if these are redundant. Thanks a lot!
Bump on the Nitto Trail Grappler LT295/70R18 thoughts with a Jeep that is a daily flat land driver. Worse terrain this jeep sees is beach sand, a yearly trip to the smokies and towing my small fishing boat. Thanks in advance.
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sound reasonable, if you were airing down for rocks I think an 18 may be to big but it sounds safe in your case, go for it.
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I ran the Nitto's in a 35 for a DD for a year without regearing and worked fine. you will be able to tell a difference. I had a rubicon and manual trans.



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