Dave Milne

New BFG MTs are amazingly quiet for a MT I think.

Dave Milne, Scotland

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> I use the BF Goodrich AT KOs, it nice to be able to hear my stereo.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/bronco4/jpg
>
> macgraphics wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill - Not sure how much I like the "poser" connotation. Just
> > looking to beef a 91 up without dropping too much $ into it. I would
> > love to see pictures of how 30" tires actually look on other Jeeps, if
> > anyone has pics out there. Thanks again - Mark

Dave Milne

New BFG MTs are amazingly quiet for a MT I think.

Dave Milne, Scotland

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43B749E2.3EF10925@***.net...
> I use the BF Goodrich AT KOs, it nice to be able to hear my stereo.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/bronco4/jpg
>
> macgraphics wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bill - Not sure how much I like the "poser" connotation. Just
> > looking to beef a 91 up without dropping too much $ into it. I would
> > love to see pictures of how 30" tires actually look on other Jeeps, if
> > anyone has pics out there. Thanks again - Mark

Mike Romain

A CJ7 sits more than an inch higher than a YJ. 31's won't fit a stock
YJ without some bad tire destroying rubbing.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Drink wrote:
>
> Well, mine's a '76 CJ-7 and, way back in the day when I had 31's, they fit
> and only rubbed a little when the steering was maxed out and hit a sharp
> bump. Never a problem for me.
> Wait a minute... Ha! Told you there was a plethora of "what fits" sites
> out there. Here's some links. The first one just about answers all your
> questions; or at least asks you enough questions to decide based on your
> desires. Looks like a 31" tire works about the same on your YJ as my CJ.
> Of course, 30" x 9.5's would do about as good.
> Just a couple more pieces of friendly, opinionated advice. If you want to
> get just a tad more clearance, a decent pair of shackles will do it (I've
> made 'em myself but like a professional set Infinitely more). Don't even
> consider a body lift. It's a pain in the butt to install, puts too much
> stress on the body and you'll feel like your riding in a crow's nest
> (swaying back and forth) for a measly couple of inches that isn't worth
> much. And, if you haven't bought a new set of rims yet, don't just get a
> set off the rack. Figure out the right backspacing so your tires don't look
> like the typical YJ (no offense to anybody but I just think tires two feet
> wider than the Jeep looks goofy unless you're well lifted and running no
> less than 33's to keep the geometry right:)
>
> http://www.jeeptech.com/tire/#What_fits
> http://www.jeepwranglerclub.com/
> http://www.goodyear.com/media/pr/pr_2002/22414lt.html
> Best Regards,
> Drink
> "macgraphics" <macleans@metrocast.net> wrote in message
> news:1136153730.276370.290400@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks Drink - Did you have to lift your Jeep to accomodate the 31's?
> >

Mike Romain

A CJ7 sits more than an inch higher than a YJ. 31's won't fit a stock
YJ without some bad tire destroying rubbing.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Drink wrote:
>
> Well, mine's a '76 CJ-7 and, way back in the day when I had 31's, they fit
> and only rubbed a little when the steering was maxed out and hit a sharp
> bump. Never a problem for me.
> Wait a minute... Ha! Told you there was a plethora of "what fits" sites
> out there. Here's some links. The first one just about answers all your
> questions; or at least asks you enough questions to decide based on your
> desires. Looks like a 31" tire works about the same on your YJ as my CJ.
> Of course, 30" x 9.5's would do about as good.
> Just a couple more pieces of friendly, opinionated advice. If you want to
> get just a tad more clearance, a decent pair of shackles will do it (I've
> made 'em myself but like a professional set Infinitely more). Don't even
> consider a body lift. It's a pain in the butt to install, puts too much
> stress on the body and you'll feel like your riding in a crow's nest
> (swaying back and forth) for a measly couple of inches that isn't worth
> much. And, if you haven't bought a new set of rims yet, don't just get a
> set off the rack. Figure out the right backspacing so your tires don't look
> like the typical YJ (no offense to anybody but I just think tires two feet
> wider than the Jeep looks goofy unless you're well lifted and running no
> less than 33's to keep the geometry right:)
>
> http://www.jeeptech.com/tire/#What_fits
> http://www.jeepwranglerclub.com/
> http://www.goodyear.com/media/pr/pr_2002/22414lt.html
> Best Regards,
> Drink
> "macgraphics" <macleans@metrocast.net> wrote in message
> news:1136153730.276370.290400@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks Drink - Did you have to lift your Jeep to accomodate the 31's?
> >

Mike Romain

A CJ7 sits more than an inch higher than a YJ. 31's won't fit a stock
YJ without some bad tire destroying rubbing.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Drink wrote:
>
> Well, mine's a '76 CJ-7 and, way back in the day when I had 31's, they fit
> and only rubbed a little when the steering was maxed out and hit a sharp
> bump. Never a problem for me.
> Wait a minute... Ha! Told you there was a plethora of "what fits" sites
> out there. Here's some links. The first one just about answers all your
> questions; or at least asks you enough questions to decide based on your
> desires. Looks like a 31" tire works about the same on your YJ as my CJ.
> Of course, 30" x 9.5's would do about as good.
> Just a couple more pieces of friendly, opinionated advice. If you want to
> get just a tad more clearance, a decent pair of shackles will do it (I've
> made 'em myself but like a professional set Infinitely more). Don't even
> consider a body lift. It's a pain in the butt to install, puts too much
> stress on the body and you'll feel like your riding in a crow's nest
> (swaying back and forth) for a measly couple of inches that isn't worth
> much. And, if you haven't bought a new set of rims yet, don't just get a
> set off the rack. Figure out the right backspacing so your tires don't look
> like the typical YJ (no offense to anybody but I just think tires two feet
> wider than the Jeep looks goofy unless you're well lifted and running no
> less than 33's to keep the geometry right:)
>
> http://www.jeeptech.com/tire/#What_fits
> http://www.jeepwranglerclub.com/
> http://www.goodyear.com/media/pr/pr_2002/22414lt.html
> Best Regards,
> Drink
> "macgraphics" <macleans@metrocast.net> wrote in message
> news:1136153730.276370.290400@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks Drink - Did you have to lift your Jeep to accomodate the 31's?
> >