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Maxxis Bighorns
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03-15-2011, 06:57 PM
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Rockbiter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea
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Help me choose my next tire!
I have decided that my next purchase will be tires and wheels. I have decided to go with 15's and some 35's. I know that everyone likes the Kevlars and BFG's, but I am thinking about going with something else. I have experience withe Maxxis Bighorns and loved them. They were strong, durable, provided a great on road ride, excellent offroad, and traction on any type of surface. They are a MT, but to me, they are and actual all terrain tire because they go through anything. I am also considering others based on reputation and reviews. Let me know what you think!
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03-15-2011, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: North Ogden, Utah
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Have you looked at the General Grabber MT's? I still haven't seen a comprehensive review on them yet, but they appear to have potential and not everyone is running them. I am in the market for the same size...
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03-15-2011, 08:51 PM
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Rockbiter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea
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Originally Posted by clgielin
Have you looked at the General Grabber MT's? I still haven't seen a comprehensive review on them yet, but they appear to have potential and not everyone is running them. I am in the market for the same size...
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Yeah, but everything I have read indicates that they are great for dirt and dirt running, but maybe not so good in mud and snow. That is what I have read anyway for all General tires. Great for desert running. Ineed something that is good in mud and snow. I do like them though, and would probably run a set of their AT's on a DD for snow and rain, but I want something for trail. I know that the Maxxis' are very stout and durable. Dunno, right now I am leaning towards the Trepadors, Bighorns, and Growlers. Good suggestion though!
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Meh. Jake's is longer. I've seen it...
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03-15-2011, 09:11 PM
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Location: 40° 3'42.36"N 112° 2'16.73"W, Utah
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Too bad you're going as large as 35" or I'd suggest Treadwrights.
I know when I need to replace my Bridgestones that's where I'm going.
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03-15-2011, 09:12 PM
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311Popo
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Springville, Utah
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Well, I want the trepador's real bad but I had to vote for the bighorns because I think they will be a Better all around tire for u. And will be easier for a good tire rotation which talking to you, seems like something u like to do correctly..
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03-15-2011, 10:35 PM
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Rockbiter
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True, I loved my bighorns. I also loved my treadwrites, if they made them that big id run em in a heartbeat. They aregreat on the road.
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03-15-2011, 11:10 PM
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311Popo
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Springville, Utah
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Matt said they made 37" MTR treadrights :shrugs: I Am thinking of buying some to get me by.. Would 3 treadrights and one real new real MTR run together okay?
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03-15-2011, 11:20 PM
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They make 37's, but only in a 16.5" wheels.
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03-15-2011, 11:31 PM
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Matt said they made 37" MTR treadrights :shrugs: I Am thinking of buying some to get me by.. Would 3 treadrights and one real new real MTR run together okay?
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No John, it wouldn't. The world will end, and 2012 would happen early, jsut because of you!  I would suggest 4 + 1 though sir. Always gotta have a spare of some sort ya know.
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03-16-2011, 12:42 AM
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I vote KM2,Kevlar, or Duratrac... or Krawler... 
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03-16-2011, 12:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Washi
I have decided that my next purchase will be tires and wheels. I have decided to go with 15's and some 35's. I know that everyone likes the Kevlars and BFG's, but I am thinking about going with something else. I have experience withe Maxxis Bighorns and loved them. They were strong, durable, provided a great on road ride, excellent offroad, and traction on any type of surface. They are a MT, but to me, they are and actual all terrain tire because they go through anything. I am also considering others based on reputation and reviews. Let me know what you think!
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Will 15 inch wheels clear the brakes on a JK?
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03-16-2011, 12:51 AM
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311Popo
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i this so if they are steel..
If you get a 15"x8" Steel wheel with 4" or less backspacing, it will fit on a WJ and the front breaks are bigger on them..
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03-16-2011, 06:40 AM
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Clearance is a slight concern, however 15's will fit. I believe the usual accepted backspacing for a JK is 3.75 or less, though I will have to do some research. Also, the usual fix is to grind a little off the front calipers as that is where you will have rub issues. There are several documented wheels that fit no issue though. I will probably end running steel, at first anyway, just for monies sake. When the budget allows I will most likely run alloys again. They are just lighter and stronger and better in every way.
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03-16-2011, 08:58 AM
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311Popo
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But u probably won't be able to run an aluminum 15 if a steel one barely fits..
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03-16-2011, 10:38 AM
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These are 35" treadwrights:
http://www.treadwright.com/p-79-315-...dog-m-t-d.aspx
I think ToMatto was gonna get these before he landed the deal on the KM2's.
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