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Automotive Powered Off Road (AKA: Buggys, Jeeps, Trucks, Etc,Etc. ) => Motor and Drivetrain => Topic started by: dsrace on July 28, 2010, 07:11:19 AM

Title: front tires
Post by: dsrace on July 28, 2010, 07:11:19 AM: ok guys I am running 7.60's 5 ribs on my front end. I have recently gone to a 33 blaster rear paddle and it is quite a bit taller than the 1300's I had on before so now I need a taller front tire to match it so I don't look like a 16 year old with new traction bars on his nova! rofl not to meantion with the front pointed down more of the weight of my v-6 is transferred to the front requiring more pressure to do the job and that took away from the ride last trip so I want taller tires to match before the next trip!

I like the 5 ribs for the versitility from sand to dirt to gravel and even a little payment use. I tried to look online last night at the implament selection but limited time and info. does anyone know sizes or a comprable but taller tire that doesn't have an aggressive tread that will fling sand at me everytime I turn?
Title: Re: front tires
Post by: Yummi on July 28, 2010, 07:43:58 AM: what is the rim size you are working with?
Title: Re: front tires
Post by: dsrace on July 28, 2010, 02:49:11 PM: 15 tall 5.5 wide i believe, either 5 or 5.5" wide. that's going back 2 years and I'm getting old rofl
Title: Re: front tires
Post by: Yummi on July 28, 2010, 03:36:59 PM: the 8.5 15 i just got is right at 31/32"
Title: Re: front tires
Post by: fastcorvairs on July 28, 2010, 04:45:24 PM: Quote from: Dsrace on July 28, 2010, 02:49:11 PM
15 tall 5.5 wide i believe, either 5 or 5.5" wide. that's going back 2 years and I'm getting old rofl

Cooper makes a 700 15 trailer tire that you could have the outside's buffed off leaving a center rib. I have a set on 5.5 beadlocks for my off road rock tire's and also use them for my trailer loading tires. They stand 32 inches tall. A little heavy but with buffing off the outsides would take a lot of weight away. They will take a licking and keep on kicking a$$.
Title: Re: front tires
Post by: dsrace on July 28, 2010, 05:15:14 PM: thanks fast that is something to consider. yummi 32" would be the # I am looking for exactly. I saw 9.50's any idea what height they would be? reason i am asking is because I made a 4" jump in the rear to tractor sized tires and want/need to in the front from my 28's.

they look like tractor sized paddles and if you don't believe me ask enemy! rofl
Title: Re: front tires
Post by: Yummi on July 28, 2010, 05:35:52 PM: Theese are not what i got - but here is an option:

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XTREME 8.80 APEX STEERING TIRE FOR 15 INCH DIAMETER RIM

http://www.pacificcustoms.com/XTAPEX880.html (http://www.pacificcustoms.com/XTAPEX880.html)
HEIGHT - 33.0 at top of rib
WEIGHT - 22lbs
RECOMMENDED WHEEL - 4.0 to 8.0

http://www.pacificcustoms.com/XTAPEX880.html (http://www.pacificcustoms.com/XTAPEX880.html)

This is what i got - double rib
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WEIGHT - 28 lbs
HEIGHT - 33
WIDTH - 7.5
RIM - 4" or 5.5"
http://www.pacificcustoms.com/SV850DD.html (http://www.pacificcustoms.com/SV850DD.html)

Or these for better hard pack use?

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WEIGHT - 39lbs
APPROVED RIMS - 6.0 to 8.0
MEASURING RIM - 7.0
TREAD WIDTH - 7.5
OVERALL DIAMETER - 30.0
S SPEED RATED
POLYESTER/STEEL
M/S RATED
DOT APPROVED RADIAL
TUBELESS
LOAD RANGE C/6

http://www.pacificcustoms.com/TIRE30X950.html (http://www.pacificcustoms.com/TIRE30X950.html)
Title: Re: front tires
Post by: Yummi on July 28, 2010, 05:38:33 PM: these would be perfect? Kinda pricey though @ 215.00 each

http://www.pacificcustoms.com/MT2554.html (http://www.pacificcustoms.com/MT2554.html)

WEIGHT - 37lbs
APPROVED RIMS - 4.0 to 8.0
MEASURING RIM - 7.0
SIDEWALL WIDTH - 9.6
TREAD WIDTH - 7.8
OVERALL DIAMETER - 33.0

(https://dtsfab.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pacificcustoms.com%2Fmm5%2Fgraphics%2F00000001%2Fmtbajapro_2.jpg&hash=77265e30dc1d494335d08a8887418130e680db76)
Title: Re: front tires
Post by: fastcorvairs on July 28, 2010, 05:42:50 PM: Quote from: Yummi on July 28, 2010, 05:38:33 PM
these would be perfect? Kinda pricey though @ 215.00 each

http://www.pacificcustoms.com/MT2554.html (http://www.pacificcustoms.com/MT2554.html)

That would be a nice tire with the out side's buffed off.

WEIGHT - 37lbs
APPROVED RIMS - 4.0 to 8.0
MEASURING RIM - 7.0
SIDEWALL WIDTH - 9.6
TREAD WIDTH - 7.8
OVERALL DIAMETER - 33.0

(https://dtsfab.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pacificcustoms.com%2Fmm5%2Fgraphics%2F00000001%2Fmtbajapro_2.jpg&hash=77265e30dc1d494335d08a8887418130e680db76)