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#89 of 226 Please Indulge Another Tire Question by xbanker

Mar 11, 2008 (5:24 pm)

New guy here. Searched past posts; couldn't find question with my exact specs, but would like to verify what I think I've learned by reading.
 
My car: 2003 Jeep Wrangler X (TJ). Totally stock (no lift etc) including the OEM tires/wheels: P225/75R/15 (Goodyear Wrangler GS-A tires).
 
I'd like to put 30x9.50x15 tires on it keeping original rims, and would leave the Jeep stock. My reading here makes me think this would not create problems, e.g. clearance, rubbing etc. Would some kind soul please confirm.
 
If it's relevant, my off-road driving is so mild, it would probably make most of you snicker, and I do occasionally tow small trailer/ATV; gross weight ~625 lbs.
 
Thanks very much!
 
Dan

#90 of 226 Re: Please Indulge Another Tire Question [xbanker] by roadburner

Mar 11, 2008 (6:01 pm)

Replying to: xbanker (Mar 11, 2008 5:24 pm)
I'd like to put 30x9.50x15 tires on it keeping original rims, and would leave the Jeep stock. My reading here makes me think this would not create problems, e.g. clearance, rubbing etc. Would some kind soul please confirm.
 
Those tires will work fine as long as your rims are 6.5 to 8 inches wide.
 
If it's relevant, my off-road driving is so mild, it would probably make most of you snicker
 
Not me; I only use my Jeep to haul the dog around and provide guaranteed access to my farm road regardless of the weather.

#91 of 226 Re: Please Indulge Another Tire Question [xbanker] by erickpl

Mar 12, 2008 (8:03 am)

Replying to: xbanker (Mar 11, 2008 5:24 pm)
Dan, complete NON-issue. 30x9.5 is the size tire offered on the Sport package. Your stock wheels on the X model are 15x88's with about 5.5" of backspacing, much like the Canyons I run. I ran 30x9.5 BFG All Terrain's for a long time with ZERO issue. They are decent offroad unless you have seriously thick mud like we have here in the south.
 
Just do NOT get the GS-A's again. BFG AT's (or even MT's) would be a great choice for your Jeep. They are very capable offroad yet have good tire wear on the street.
 
-Paul

#92 of 226 Bad wobble/vibration by dtkaczyk

May 03, 2008 (5:35 pm)

I have a 95 wrangler. At speeds of 60-65 it is fine until I hit a bump. It then vibrates terribly. It will not stop until I slow down considerally. It will be fine again until I hit another bump. Could the damper be the problem?

#93 of 226 Re: Bad wobble/vibration [dtkaczyk] by erickpl

May 05, 2008 (7:29 am)

Replying to: dtkaczyk (May 03, 2008 5:35 pm)
The steering stabilizer/damper only masks problems.
 
Do you have a lift? What size tires?
 
I'd check all joints in your steering and ensure they are all solid. I'd also consider verifying balance and alignment as those CAN contribute to your problem.
 
-Paul

#94 of 226 Jeep Spare Tire Spacer/Carrier by karlw90

May 19, 2008 (11:13 am)

I just bought the Rubicon Express 2" lift kit and I believe I will be going with 32x11.15 tires. Obviously if I go with a spare of the same size, it won't fit on my current spare tire carrier.
 
There's tons of options out there, but I don't want to have to install a separate swing gate, etc... just to store one tire. I noticed there are some Spare Tire "Spacers" that push your tire out 2" from the gate so it doesn't touch the rear bumper.
 
Two questions - has anyone one here gone with this and has it worked out?? And more importantly.. what happens with the rear brake light with these? It doesn't seem any of the spacers and/or carriers address the fact that the brake light will be in the way or blocked with the larger tire.

#95 of 226 Re: Jeep Spare Tire Spacer/Carrier [karlw90] by erickpl

May 19, 2008 (11:40 am)

Replying to: karlw90 (May 19, 2008 11:13 am)
I tried one. It will raise and push out your tire. Result is that you have to bumpstop the tire against the gate with some kind of spacer as well. If not, vibrations will make your gate's life MUCH shorter. I did NOT like it.
 
As for the 3rd brake light, you could probably leave it as it sits, or you could remove it, add a few washers to move it up in height, and have it work fine.
 
I opted for a 3rd party tire carrier as I was going with aftermarket bumpers anyway for offroad use. Provided stronger tire support and body protection. The 3rd brake light is incorporated into the wheel holder (where the center cap usually is).
 
-Paul

#96 of 226 Re: Jeep Spare Tire Spacer/Carrier [erickpl] by karlw90

May 19, 2008 (12:30 pm)

Replying to: erickpl (May 19, 2008 11:40 am)
If I can move up the brake light an inch, and buy a bumper that has a "dip" in it to allow for the extra tire length, can't I just us the OEM tire carrier?

#97 of 226 Re: Jeep Spare Tire Spacer/Carrier [karlw90] by erickpl

May 20, 2008 (6:04 am)

Replying to: karlw90 (May 19, 2008 12:30 pm)
Technically, yes.
 
But consider this - how much does that 32x11.5 weigh? Believe me, it is more than you think. That weight, over time WILL affect the hinges and sheet metal holding the tailgate on. Over time, it WILL sag. Maybe not as fast because it rests on the bumper, but opening it up removes that support.
 
The Bestop Tire Carrier actually attaches to the tub, reinforces it, and attaches to the door, so there is no separate carrier to open - it opens with the door. It was actually my first choice for tire carrier before I opted to go with an offroad bumper/carrier combination. Plus it will work up to a 35" tire AND it uses the OEM 3rd brake light setup. So it can grow with you and the Jeep's size, if you opt to do that.
 
-Paul

#98 of 226 death wobble by tracy3999

May 20, 2008 (6:24 pm)

Im starting to have the Bad Death wobble!!! I have 2004 jeep wrangler sport.. It does not have a lift kit on it.. the only thing the tires are a little bigger than the orginal once that came with the jeep!! My jeep only has 18,000 miles on it!! When i first bought it i had know problems with it, after a month or so.. it has started to bounce out of control just when i hit 50, 55 miles an hour!! Im sooo sad i love my jeep and not sure what the problem is.. i have heard many people talk about the death wobble but know one really knows why.. or gives a real solution why this is happening !! I have just dropped it off to a jeep dealer and they said that they have never heard of this problem!! Great .. i can only imagine what this is going to cost me!!! Is their any one out their that can give me a reason not a run around? Thank you soooo much.. Please help..

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