Rubicon Express lift, tires, etc.
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Re: Rubicon Express lift, tires, etc.
Got mine the day before Thanksgivng. So far, I am very pleased. Will
definately be buying them again.
Carl
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:V7EHd.33059$_56.24770@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> I bought them used ($200+old A/Ts I had for 5 -- one brand new and the
other
> at least 90% tread). They're wearing just fine. I've only had them on
> since October, though.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:41ec8290$1_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > So, far, so Good for me, Eric. How many miles on the BFG'S? How have
they
> > worn? I've got about 3k on my MT/R's, still look new and still ride
> > better
> > than the old Goodyear RT/S's I had before. I haven't aired down much
past
> > 15psi, but I'm sure I don't go nearly as hard as you do. :-D
> >
> > Carl
> >
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:65%Gd.26203$Z%.11738@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> >> I have the BFG MTs and love them. I swear they're smoother and quieter
> > than
> >> the A/Ts I had before. That and I air down to 9 psi when I hit the
> > trails.
> >> I've had the sidewalls pinched a number of times and never had any
> >> issues.
> >>
> >> I haven't used the MT/Rs before, but looked at them too. Heard they're
a
> >> great tire.
> >>
> >> Eric
> >>
> >> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:41ec7060_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> >> > For the tires, I would have to reccomend Goodyear MT/R's. I have a
set
> > and
> >> > love them.
> >> >
> >> > HTH,
> >> >
> >> > Carl
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "janette" <jo'neal@naumes.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:1106013628.686014.24830@c13g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> >> >> We have an '89 Jeep Wrangler that will be undergoing some
> >> >> modifications. First on the list is a lift, wheels, and tires-can't
> >> >> do
> >> >> one without the other:) My husband wants to do a 4.5" Rubicon
Express
> >> >> lift with 33" tires (x11.50 or 12.50?-I can't remember) I'm
concerned
> >> >> about the lift height-I was thinking 4" would be good, I don't want
to
> >> >> increase the chances of rolling, but I know we need enough lift to
> >> >> prevent tire rub on the leaf springs. Any experiences? Also tires.
> >> >> I
> >> >> like the new Toyo Open Country M/T but from what I can find it
doesn't
> >> >> come in a 33". He wants Super Swamper SSR's. Any suggestions??
One
> >> >> last question, we need a front bumper with a winch and a rear bumper
> >> >> with swing away tire carrier and gas can attachments. I have looked
> >> >> at
> >> >> Wilderness and Bulletproof. Bulletproof looks better but pricier
and
> >> >> we need the whole set. Any ideas? Thanks.
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
definately be buying them again.
Carl
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:V7EHd.33059$_56.24770@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> I bought them used ($200+old A/Ts I had for 5 -- one brand new and the
other
> at least 90% tread). They're wearing just fine. I've only had them on
> since October, though.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:41ec8290$1_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > So, far, so Good for me, Eric. How many miles on the BFG'S? How have
they
> > worn? I've got about 3k on my MT/R's, still look new and still ride
> > better
> > than the old Goodyear RT/S's I had before. I haven't aired down much
past
> > 15psi, but I'm sure I don't go nearly as hard as you do. :-D
> >
> > Carl
> >
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:65%Gd.26203$Z%.11738@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> >> I have the BFG MTs and love them. I swear they're smoother and quieter
> > than
> >> the A/Ts I had before. That and I air down to 9 psi when I hit the
> > trails.
> >> I've had the sidewalls pinched a number of times and never had any
> >> issues.
> >>
> >> I haven't used the MT/Rs before, but looked at them too. Heard they're
a
> >> great tire.
> >>
> >> Eric
> >>
> >> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:41ec7060_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> >> > For the tires, I would have to reccomend Goodyear MT/R's. I have a
set
> > and
> >> > love them.
> >> >
> >> > HTH,
> >> >
> >> > Carl
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "janette" <jo'neal@naumes.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:1106013628.686014.24830@c13g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> >> >> We have an '89 Jeep Wrangler that will be undergoing some
> >> >> modifications. First on the list is a lift, wheels, and tires-can't
> >> >> do
> >> >> one without the other:) My husband wants to do a 4.5" Rubicon
Express
> >> >> lift with 33" tires (x11.50 or 12.50?-I can't remember) I'm
concerned
> >> >> about the lift height-I was thinking 4" would be good, I don't want
to
> >> >> increase the chances of rolling, but I know we need enough lift to
> >> >> prevent tire rub on the leaf springs. Any experiences? Also tires.
> >> >> I
> >> >> like the new Toyo Open Country M/T but from what I can find it
doesn't
> >> >> come in a 33". He wants Super Swamper SSR's. Any suggestions??
One
> >> >> last question, we need a front bumper with a winch and a rear bumper
> >> >> with swing away tire carrier and gas can attachments. I have looked
> >> >> at
> >> >> Wilderness and Bulletproof. Bulletproof looks better but pricier
and
> >> >> we need the whole set. Any ideas? Thanks.
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
#22
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Posts: n/a
Re: Rubicon Express lift, tires, etc.
Got mine the day before Thanksgivng. So far, I am very pleased. Will
definately be buying them again.
Carl
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:V7EHd.33059$_56.24770@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> I bought them used ($200+old A/Ts I had for 5 -- one brand new and the
other
> at least 90% tread). They're wearing just fine. I've only had them on
> since October, though.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:41ec8290$1_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > So, far, so Good for me, Eric. How many miles on the BFG'S? How have
they
> > worn? I've got about 3k on my MT/R's, still look new and still ride
> > better
> > than the old Goodyear RT/S's I had before. I haven't aired down much
past
> > 15psi, but I'm sure I don't go nearly as hard as you do. :-D
> >
> > Carl
> >
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:65%Gd.26203$Z%.11738@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> >> I have the BFG MTs and love them. I swear they're smoother and quieter
> > than
> >> the A/Ts I had before. That and I air down to 9 psi when I hit the
> > trails.
> >> I've had the sidewalls pinched a number of times and never had any
> >> issues.
> >>
> >> I haven't used the MT/Rs before, but looked at them too. Heard they're
a
> >> great tire.
> >>
> >> Eric
> >>
> >> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:41ec7060_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> >> > For the tires, I would have to reccomend Goodyear MT/R's. I have a
set
> > and
> >> > love them.
> >> >
> >> > HTH,
> >> >
> >> > Carl
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "janette" <jo'neal@naumes.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:1106013628.686014.24830@c13g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> >> >> We have an '89 Jeep Wrangler that will be undergoing some
> >> >> modifications. First on the list is a lift, wheels, and tires-can't
> >> >> do
> >> >> one without the other:) My husband wants to do a 4.5" Rubicon
Express
> >> >> lift with 33" tires (x11.50 or 12.50?-I can't remember) I'm
concerned
> >> >> about the lift height-I was thinking 4" would be good, I don't want
to
> >> >> increase the chances of rolling, but I know we need enough lift to
> >> >> prevent tire rub on the leaf springs. Any experiences? Also tires.
> >> >> I
> >> >> like the new Toyo Open Country M/T but from what I can find it
doesn't
> >> >> come in a 33". He wants Super Swamper SSR's. Any suggestions??
One
> >> >> last question, we need a front bumper with a winch and a rear bumper
> >> >> with swing away tire carrier and gas can attachments. I have looked
> >> >> at
> >> >> Wilderness and Bulletproof. Bulletproof looks better but pricier
and
> >> >> we need the whole set. Any ideas? Thanks.
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
definately be buying them again.
Carl
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:V7EHd.33059$_56.24770@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> I bought them used ($200+old A/Ts I had for 5 -- one brand new and the
other
> at least 90% tread). They're wearing just fine. I've only had them on
> since October, though.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:41ec8290$1_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> > So, far, so Good for me, Eric. How many miles on the BFG'S? How have
they
> > worn? I've got about 3k on my MT/R's, still look new and still ride
> > better
> > than the old Goodyear RT/S's I had before. I haven't aired down much
past
> > 15psi, but I'm sure I don't go nearly as hard as you do. :-D
> >
> > Carl
> >
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:65%Gd.26203$Z%.11738@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> >> I have the BFG MTs and love them. I swear they're smoother and quieter
> > than
> >> the A/Ts I had before. That and I air down to 9 psi when I hit the
> > trails.
> >> I've had the sidewalls pinched a number of times and never had any
> >> issues.
> >>
> >> I haven't used the MT/Rs before, but looked at them too. Heard they're
a
> >> great tire.
> >>
> >> Eric
> >>
> >> "Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:41ec7060_5@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> >> > For the tires, I would have to reccomend Goodyear MT/R's. I have a
set
> > and
> >> > love them.
> >> >
> >> > HTH,
> >> >
> >> > Carl
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "janette" <jo'neal@naumes.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:1106013628.686014.24830@c13g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> >> >> We have an '89 Jeep Wrangler that will be undergoing some
> >> >> modifications. First on the list is a lift, wheels, and tires-can't
> >> >> do
> >> >> one without the other:) My husband wants to do a 4.5" Rubicon
Express
> >> >> lift with 33" tires (x11.50 or 12.50?-I can't remember) I'm
concerned
> >> >> about the lift height-I was thinking 4" would be good, I don't want
to
> >> >> increase the chances of rolling, but I know we need enough lift to
> >> >> prevent tire rub on the leaf springs. Any experiences? Also tires.
> >> >> I
> >> >> like the new Toyo Open Country M/T but from what I can find it
doesn't
> >> >> come in a 33". He wants Super Swamper SSR's. Any suggestions??
One
> >> >> last question, we need a front bumper with a winch and a rear bumper
> >> >> with swing away tire carrier and gas can attachments. I have looked
> >> >> at
> >> >> Wilderness and Bulletproof. Bulletproof looks better but pricier
and
> >> >> we need the whole set. Any ideas? Thanks.
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
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