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Old 04-14-2009, 08:46 AM   #121
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I'm tickled... Just bought 5 black/silver rims.



http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=wheelCloseUp&wheelMake= Granite+Alloy&wheelModel=GA8&wheelFinish=Flat+Blac k+w%2FMach+Lip

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Old 04-14-2009, 02:32 PM   #122
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I'm about to get the GA9's with a set of 33's. Can't wait.
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Old 04-15-2009, 05:44 AM   #123
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Old 04-16-2009, 12:43 PM   #124
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If you intend the slightest off-roading, asolutely NOT x10 wheels on a x12.5 tire. General off-road rule: tire width = 1.5 x wheel width. I even run x7 wheels on a x12.5 tire, never popped a bead in years, even at 7.5 PSI on radials.
What pressure do you normally run on the street?
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Old 04-16-2009, 01:40 PM   #125
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I've been running my Trxus M/T radials at 25 on-road, which seems to provide reasonably even wear across the tread. I go down to 7-8 PSI off-road.
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Old 04-16-2009, 05:25 PM   #126
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What pressure do you normally run on the street?
Try the chalk method for finding optimal tire pressure. It is specific to your vehicle's weight, and because it allows you to verify visually that the tread zone lays flat on the road surface, it will be easy for you to gauge exactly the right inflation pressure.

I did that w/ the BFG KM's I'm now retiring, and I'm convinced that's a big part of why I still have one half of the tread depth on them after 41K plus miles.

One note though - it will normally be lower than what manufacturers recommend, and will drop your MPG, since it will increase rolling resistance. But, as I said, tread life goes way up to balance things out.
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Old 04-16-2009, 06:18 PM   #127
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Chalk method?
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Old 04-16-2009, 07:39 PM   #128
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IIRC there is the be all, end all front end alignment thread around here somewhere where I believe the chalk method is discussed.
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Old 04-16-2009, 08:11 PM   #129
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Chalk method?

The "Chalk Line Test":
Draw a heavy chalk line across all the tread faces. drive slowly forward in a straight line for a few revolutions of the tire. Get out and observe the wear pattern of the chalk. If it has worn away evenly, then the inflation is correct. If either the edge or center of the line is worn first, then the tire is under or over inflated, respectively.

I used sidewalk chalk - it worked great.

The info above is from here, if you want to check out ALOT more info on tires:

http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/Tires.shtml
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Old 04-17-2009, 07:31 PM   #130
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Here's a look at the new kevlar MT/R in a 285/70/17 size. They are about 1/2" taller than the same size BFG KM's that they replaced.



Just got them installed on my new beadlocks today.
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Old 04-17-2009, 07:34 PM   #131
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Are those real beadlocks?
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Old 04-17-2009, 10:11 PM   #132
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Are those real beadlocks?
Yep - Champion conversions on Centerline Thrusters; 17" x 8.5" w/ 3.5" BS.
Me like!



Had them powdercoated in gunmetal gray.
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Yep - Champion conversions on Centerline Thrusters; 17" x 8.5" w/ 3.5" BS.
Me like!
Nice choice, dude. What do they weigh? I bet they're like feathers compared to other beadlocks...
You're close by; we should tool around some time. I'd like to see how much better the tires will do aired-down on beadlocks....
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Old 04-18-2009, 08:53 AM   #134
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Nice choice, dude. What do they weigh? I bet they're like feathers compared to other beadlocks...
You're close by; we should tool around some time. I'd like to see how much better the tires will do aired-down on beadlocks....
Thanks, Hilldweller. Light weight was really what motivated me to buy these wheels. After the conversion each wheel weighs in at 27.5 Lbs, including bolts, washers, and valve stem.

I have been wanting to get a group to go to Beasley Knob sometime - maybe we could wheel there.
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Old 04-18-2009, 06:48 PM   #135
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Finally got a chance to try the new goodyear kevlars off road today. Went up and down some buttclinching hills, thru mud and over rock finally tried some sand on the way home. Have to say I am truely pleased with the tires, love the way they handled on the trail and off, really like the looks also. Running 32x11.5x15's. Got to take care of the 3.07 gear issue next. (Yes i know it is Florida but this was done at HardRock park which is an old rock quarrie)
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