Alabama thread!

Thats why im asking haha

 

You going two inches taller and an inch wider?

 

More like 1.8 and .8 but throwing the idea around in my head

 

just giving some information on the events I have seen happen to try to help you make a decision.

@JBTacoma also slashed 2 cooper ST Maxx (10 ply) tires in one day at AOP.

 

They are 3 ply sidewalls regardless though if its 10ply or 8ply. Not sure it that makes a difference. Ive never run a tire less than 10 ply so idk if it would tear or not. St maxx has a less aggressive sidewall than a true mudtire so that might have made the difference.

 

Also bent a rim and broke a CV the same day, it was a rough trail and day

 

More like 1.8 and 1.2, the extra width will cause issues

 

What contributes more to resistance. Rotational circumference or rotational weight? Im more than likely going to step up tire size but cant decide on what to go with. Probably some 34's in a 17 but then again mine as well go 35's lol. But tires mentioned are good weight but only ? is the ply rating on them.

 

I had nitto ridge grapplers that were 11.8 wide on a -24 inch wheel before my tires now that are 11.4 inches supposedly but seem thinner than that. My fenders and cab mount chop was done with those tires on and my tires cleared even offroad on the frame. It only rubbed on the plastic. My front is only about 2 inches of lift right now as well. Very little preload. Plus my spc still have a *of caster i can add to them to help. Between cutting and lifting .5 more inches and adding more caster i dont see it being a problem at all. My tires now dont even come close to rubbing even with 1.25 wheel spacers.

Not saying it wouldn't happen though haha.

 

When we riding

 

Lifting your truck will only change where you sit within your suspension travel. If it doesn’t fit with 2” of lift it won’t fit with 2.5” of lift. But you are on the right track with more cutting, lol.

that 1.8” will make a big difference. If you don’t want to tub and cut more out of the cab mount, you might not want to get 35s.

 

I think i can make them fit at 2 inches. Lifting was my last resort anyways. I like how my truck rides with 2 inchs. Honestly cutting and caster change with the right alignment would probably be the best call. But then again lol idk. Ill probably end up with a 34

 

Only reason i want to go bigger tire is because the last couple of real wheeling trips I've gotten hung up on my skid or diff.

 

Doxed!!!!

 

When do you want to go?

 

Look closely no tire in the LT range is actually that number of plys anymore. They will say 10 P.R. in other words 10 ply rated. Back in the day when the technology wasn't as good they'd add more plys to make more strength. Now you'll see most offroad tires are 3 ply or greater sidewalls to prevent punctures. My Mickies (you seen them) are only 8 ply rated but they have a 3 ply sidewall. I like the lighter weight even though mine are only like 1lb difference (that's the technology I was talking about).

I've cut tires that were E load range or 10 PR. It matters more about side wall construction for the offroad than anything. If you get tires that are strictly built for offroad and can go onroad like my Super Swampers you get a lot more cut resistance. But if you get tires meant for on road yet have good off road capability you give up some of the puncture and traction that the latter has. It's all trade offs in the end. I've seen pretty much every tire get cut down from stickies to E load range ATs.

I cut my old duratracs down that were E load range my M/T are not but have a lot more rubber and stronger puncture resistance to handle getting cuts as that's the most likely and vulnerable part of the tire.

Personally stay away from the Kanatis those reviews are paid for. The Kendas seem like a better choice. I'd stick with a company that focuses on more performance type tires like Nitto, M/T, Toyo, BFG, etc.

 

Saturday, chocc? I know @Dayman Karate wants to try out his new goodies.

 

Weight really only affects on throttle response it takes more effort to get that much more weight moving that is further away from where the power is coming from. The larger contact patch increases frictional resistance. Both take away one just is constant where the other though constant once moving at a cruise speed affects it less. If that makes sense.

 

Ive like my falkens. They have been very good against puntures in the sidewall or tire. They do have a bad chipping issue on the tread though that i do not like. Ive ripped big chuncks of rubber off them. Also to jump up the next tire size would be a big jump in weight and my truck simply cannot handle it. I want to try a new tire that no one is running though.