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Offline woof359

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tires size
« on: May 05, 2010, 07:54:57 PM »
I bet this has been asked a million times, BUT ......a Samurai with 3 inch lift and no triming, how big a tire well fit. and if the lift is increased to 5 inch ???????

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Offline TinCan88

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Re: tires size
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2010, 08:47:06 PM »
Mine with a SPOA fits 31s easy with back-spaced wheels. no trimming. could even fit 33s prolly  ??? imo 31 is a good size tire for a samurai.
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Offline woof359

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Re: tires size
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2010, 08:51:46 PM »
never seen a SPOA lift in person, what do you think the lift is ?
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Re: tires size
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2010, 10:33:33 PM »
hey i was going to ask this question when i get to the point of buying tires, but will wider tires effect crawling at all? i have 33 10.5 but would like 33 12.5's let me know thanks

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Re: tires size
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2010, 10:47:11 PM »
5" lift with no trimmings 31" tires are probably the best you will be able to do.

Wider tires affect crawling quite a bit as your weight is spread out more.  They also tend to air down a bit better due to larger tread pattern.  They are also heavier depending on what brand you use.
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Offline woof359

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Re: tires size
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2010, 04:13:21 AM »
i got a deal off craigs list for 15 x 8 CJ  wheels, they came with 31 x 10.50's so after i get the lift on I was hoping the front tires well work, right now the rear tires work great, not so much in the front if i need to turn (-;

just dont wanna go any higher than I need for 31 's
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Re: tires size
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2010, 01:12:41 PM »
haha i mean crawling slow. I know they are better but how much 4Lo will i lose?

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Re: tires size
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2010, 02:47:33 PM »
Send pics of what she looks like with the 31's on.  :D

When you say 4 low you mean how much power will you loose?  I wouldn't think much more then vs the 10.5 width...
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Re: tires size
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2010, 06:37:59 PM »
my spoa is prolly about 5" or 5.5" around in there
2000 F350 crew cab dually 6 speed 4x4

1988 Suzuki Samurai
custom dove tail
locked rear
full cage
SPOA
31s