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Author:  callaway [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:06 pm ]
Post subject:  New Tires !
Replaced the Firestone Destination MTs with a set of Green Diamond Icelander MTs.


Before...

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After...

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A little rubbing does occur at full turn - but for normal turns on streets and driving around I get no rub at all. Parallel parking will be fun tho...
The guy at the tire shop let me drive it out of the bay - he didn't want to rip the fender off :P

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Just a little rub at full turn... but enough to pop the fender...

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The Icelander's are 265/75 ( 31.8" ) and are a good inch taller than the Firestone's...

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The Icelander's are actually quieter than the Destination MT's were - haven't hit highway speeds yet, but was going 50 on some of the major roads around here and had very little noise. I was expecting thse guys to be louder :(





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:twisted:
Author:  KJ 119 [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:11 pm ]
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Those truely are the nicest looking tires out,best tread in my opinion.
Bumpstop correctly!I've seen'em in action on Hoods rig. :shock:
Author:  Guest [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:50 pm ]
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Looks mean 8)

That damaged passenger side fender would be ideal for a SNORKEL PARTY 8) 8) 8) 8) :lol: :shock:
Author:  callaway [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:09 pm ]
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ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:
Looks mean 8)

That damaged passenger side fender would be ideal for a SNORKEL PARTY 8) 8) 8) 8) :lol: :shock:


Don't you tempt me TBJ. I've thought about going the snorkel route but where I am I don't think it'd be helpful =/

KJ 119 wrote:
Bumpstop correctly!I've seen'em in action on Hoods rig. :shock:


:shock:
Author:  LibertyGuy [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:24 pm ]
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They look awesome!
Author:  Mr Nick [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:48 pm ]
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Looks great.

Very nice effect on the last picture, what is it?


EDIT: Chicago guy eh? I might have to see if I can round up a few local guys when I'm ready for my first trip to Badlands. This rookie needs to learn how to wheel!
Author:  Quicksilversurf917 [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:52 pm ]
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what are u doing with ur used destinations?
Author:  callaway [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:58 pm ]
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Mr Nick wrote:

Very nice effect on the last picture, what is it?



It's an hdr shot made up of 3 different shots and combined in photomatrix

Mr Nick wrote:

EDIT: Chicago guy eh? I might have to see if I can round up a few local guys when I'm ready for my first trip to Badlands. This rookie needs to learn how to wheel!


when you thinking of going :twisted:



Quicksilversurf917 wrote:
what are u doing with ur used destinations?


Unknown. 4 of the tires have decent wear, the spare was on for < 200 miles =/



Thanks for the compliments guys - I'm really liking these 8)
Author:  Inc [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:05 pm ]
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Looking good. 8)
Author:  Mr Nick [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:12 pm ]
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Mr Nick wrote:

EDIT: Chicago guy eh? I might have to see if I can round up a few local guys when I'm ready for my first trip to Badlands. This rookie needs to learn how to wheel!


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when you thinking of going :twisted:



Not sure, probably not for a month or so. All my weekends coming up are booked with weddings, bachelor parties, trips to the cottage etc... 8) I'd like to have my Cutlass done before I wheel, just in case I bust up the Jeep I still have a car to drive to work the next day!

So to answer your question, I don't know! haha
Author:  stumpjumper_09 [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:23 pm ]
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looks sick. I think i'm in love with a tire :shock: :oops:
Author:  Hood297 [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:38 am ]
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KEEP THEM ROTATED!!!!

I had to get rid of mine because they got SO loud, worse than super swampers. They are quiet at first. and they are a BIG 265-75.

they are awesome tires though. and look amazing.
Author:  Guest [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:45 am ]
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ThunderbirdJunkie thinks that removal of wheel spacers is imminent
Author:  callaway [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:01 am ]
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Hood297 wrote:
KEEP THEM ROTATED!!!!




front to back on a side every so often and then have them remounted to opposite side every year?


ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:
ThunderbirdJunkie thinks that removal of wheel spacers is imminent



already trimmed the bumper - think running spacers will be bad ?

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Author:  STINGN [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:39 am ]
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can't go back now...well, if you end up hating that bumper, just get the ARB like I will lol
Author:  Mike08Liberty [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:23 am ]
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Looks great ... What made you change tires? You old tires look like they have A LOT of thread left.
Author:  ridenby [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:52 am ]
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Ilike those
Author:  tan's2002kjlimited [ Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:20 am ]
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Looks real good. Where'd you get them from?
Author:  Terdl76 [ Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:44 pm ]
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wow, that looks awsome! i'm sure it's alot of wieght, but the two spares on a great look.
Author:  Guest [ Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:27 am ]
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Mike08Liberty wrote:
Looks great ... What made you change tires? You old tires look like they have A LOT of thread left.


They looked pretty bald to ThunderbirdJunkie
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