KKommando wrote:
what wheels and tires do you think your goin with mtn?
Wheels -- still not certain. I'm actually putting together a comparison matrix and have done some quick CAD sketching to help evaluate options. I think I'm going to wind up with 16x8 wheels with (nearly) 5" of backspacing (or very low offset, around 10-12 mm).
Tires, I'm planning to go with the new Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs with Kevlar. If they wind up being too noisy for me, I'll just keep them mounted on a set of rims for when I'm going off-roading.
Tire sizes.....hmmm...I think 245/75R16 (30.5" nominal OD) is the sure thing. This is an increase of 1.5" in overall tire nominal OD, so another 3/4" in lift and clearance. I've worked a deal with the owner of a local Goodyear store and he is going to bring in 3 sizes of the MT/Rs, mount one of each and we'll install on the front for me to play with at their shop to assess clearance (including under compression). I'm having them bring in 265/75R16 and 235/85R16 (both about 31.6" nominal OD) in addition to the "sure thing" 245/75R16. Due to work schedule and other constraints, I probably won't have time to address my wheels and tires until early-mid June
.
Don't worry, you know me, I'll post info once I have some definitive facts to share.
_________________
2009 KK Limited 4x4Jeep Green/partially dechromed/Sunroof/OEM Skids/
Gray Leather/uConnect GPS-Nav/DVD Head Rests/
MtnLuvr's Off-Road Front Winch Bumper, Heavy Duty Rock Sliders, Heavy Duty Off-Road Rear Bumper/JBA 4" AaS Lift w/UCAs/16x8's w/ 245/75R16 GY MT/Rs
Coming: