Haleyrz XJ Build - Page 4

**Kevin108** · 10-03-2009, 05:51 PM

Looks like you can also get the Maxxis Bighorns. I'd say they get my vote. Les Schwab Tire Centers - Your Performance Headquarters For Tires and Wheels

And absolutely, for sure, get the 31s!

Haleyrz · 10-03-2009, 06:55 PM

Thats funny Kevin. I went to Schwabs after work and got a quote. The Hankooks are about $30 cheaper for all 4. The bighorns have better reviews, and I'd be out the door at $795 after mounting, balance, valve stems, and washingtons horrible sales tax. Center sipe would be $10 a tire. Not tooooo bad. 31's are a no go. I checked it out earlier and the tire guy agreed. MAJOR rubbing on turn would occur. So I'm gonna get the 30's....keep it safe I guess. When the bighorns crap out then i'll go bigger. They gotta get them from the cali warehouse though. So I'll get them thursday, along with an alignment and have them check out my popping and clunking, because I can't find the problems. Its quite funny. The tire guy thought the jeep was lifted like 3" when he first saw it at a glance because of the no flares and stance. Then I said "Nooooooo thats stock" and he looked and laughed and said "DAMN that thing is nice!" He has an 88 XJ with the bighorns, but he likes mine better

corndogduff · 10-03-2009, 07:00 PM

I have 31's and only stock wheels, I only rub at full lock and full flex but even then its not bad, but I do have a BB...

Oh, and I REALLY like your XJ, its just like mine except mine's a sport and has a couple mods

Haleyrz · 10-03-2009, 07:06 PM

Thanks duff! I dont think i've seen yours. Show me a picture!

corndogduff · 10-03-2009, 07:09 PM

Mine

Haleyrz · 10-03-2009, 07:32 PM

very nice duff! Very nice!

corndogduff · 10-03-2009, 07:34 PM

Except for the fact that it has about 4000 electrical gremlins left to deal with, I love it.

FISTFULL · 10-03-2009, 07:37 PM

If you plan on lifting it, I'd say go with the 31"

I had the same debate. 30 or 31. Ended up with 31" BF AT's. Now, I wish I had gone with 32 MT.

Oh well.

**nwfjarhead** · 10-03-2009, 07:42 PM

I love the color of yall's xj's. I wish mine was that color. Mines blue on silver. Not bad though.

**Kevin108** · 10-04-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Haleyrz

Thats funny Kevin. I went to Schwabs after work and got a quote. The Hankooks are about $30 cheaper for all 4. The bighorns have better reviews, and I'd be out the door at $795 after mounting, balance, valve stems, and washingtons horrible sales tax. Center sipe would be $10 a tire. Not tooooo bad. 31's are a no go. I checked it out earlier and the tire guy agreed. MAJOR rubbing on turn would occur. So I'm gonna get the 30's....keep it safe I guess. When the bighorns crap out then i'll go bigger. They gotta get them from the cali warehouse though. So I'll get them thursday, along with an alignment and have them check out my popping and clunking, because I can't find the problems. Its quite funny. The tire guy thought the jeep was lifted like 3" when he first saw it at a glance because of the no flares and stance. Then I said "Nooooooo thats stock" and he looked and laughed and said "DAMN that thing is nice!" He has an 88 XJ with the bighorns, but he likes mine better

Good deal! I really think you'll enjoy the more aggressive tread. Make sure to post pics when you get them on!

AdidasCJ · 10-04-2009, 07:06 PM

I have the big horns on my dakota... i love them! The tires grip nicly! and i love the howl that they give going down the road! Im planing on putting a set on my Cherokee too!

XYZj · 10-04-2009, 07:20 PM

At Northwest Tire and Automotive on North Division I got 4 31x10.5 Firestone Destination Mts for my gf's XJ for $695 out the door with tax, mount, balance and an alignment. I run those tires on my ZJ and I worked at Mt Spokane last winter and didn't have a single issue getting up or down the mountain. They also wear really nicely.

Haleyrz · 10-04-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by XYZj

At Northwest Tire and Automotive on North Division I got 4 31x10.5 Firestone Destination Mts for my gf's XJ for $695 out the door with tax, mount, balance and an alignment. I run those tires on my ZJ and I worked at Mt Spokane last winter and didn't have a single issue getting up or down the mountain. They also wear really nicely.

Thats pretty cool man!! I was looking at those tires too, but i dont have the cash to pay for em, gotta use the account. But I'm ok with it. I need me some good tires before the snow starts.....and it better dump!!!!!!!! I'm so ready for the snow

corndogduff · 10-05-2009, 12:16 AM

Wanna buy me some new tires while you're at it?

Luke94XJ · 10-05-2009, 08:42 AM

Get a 2" bb they have a good shackle/spacer setup on ebay for $89 not incl. shipping, so like $100, RC brand I think. That way you won't have to wish you had the 31s... you'd have them.

edit: AH man they sold out... well you could still get some shackles for $60 and a set of spacers for $35.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-02-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-Rear-2-Shackles-Lift-Kit_W0QQitemZ140349260864QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item20ad77c440&_ trksid=p4506.c0.m245

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-2-Front-OR-Rear-LIFT-KIT-Wrangler-Grand-Cherokee_W0QQitemZ250357744492QQcmdZViewItemQQptZM otors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3a4a7c0 36c&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

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AdidasCJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Victorville Posts: 169 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have the big horns on my dakota... i love them! The tires grip nicly! and i love the howl that they give going down the road! Im planing on putting a set on my Cherokee too!