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Title: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: Bandit02 on July 27, 2007, 07:23:10 AM
Well. I had every intention of running a 32" tire on the tracker, but I ran across a great deal on a set of 31's.. I've never heard of them before; Federal Couragia M/T. They are a rougher tread than I had intended to use, but I like the look of them, and they are actually not very loud at all.

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e55/Streetblazin/31MT.jpg)

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e55/Streetblazin/31MT3.jpg)

And just for reference, this is what I started with on May 31, 2007

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e55/Streetblazin/Feb172007143.jpg)

Let me know what you guys think. The only reason I've moved along so quickly is because of all the members here at ZUKIWORLD! ;D
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: crikeymike on July 27, 2007, 07:31:46 AM
The tires look cool.

In general, brand new mud terrains are pretty quiet, but as they get more worn, they can get louder.
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: museboy07 on July 27, 2007, 09:37:28 AM
Nice, what kinda lift you have on that thing??
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: LilRed on July 27, 2007, 11:05:54 AM
Looks good and I like the agressive tread!  Looks like you're awfully tight on space at the back of the front wheelwell and front of the back though.
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: john1974 on July 27, 2007, 12:21:46 PM
Nice! I also run 31x10.5's and I love them...
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: SnoFalls on July 27, 2007, 01:06:33 PM
Looks good and I like the agressive tread!  Looks like you're awfully tight on space at the back of the front wheelwell and front of the back though.
yea, you'll wanna trim the front fenders, and the rear will probably lose the stock fender (and may also need a trim too boot).

flex it out *before* you hit trails, or else you might end up chewing those nice shoes.
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: Bandit02 on July 27, 2007, 07:41:08 PM
It's running a 2" spacer lift from Jeff, along with a strut mount flip and Crown Vic shocks. I trimmed the inside of the front fender and beat back the firewall seam. That's it. I love the aggresive tread, and on the ROAD I have absolutely no rubbing at all. I did some mild little jeep trails today (really just logging roads through the backwoods), and still only rubbed a VERY small bit one time. Tomorrow I'm gonna hit the trail behind the house and flex it out and try some obstacles to get a full stuff in each fenderwell because I know I need some trimming before I hit any trails too hard. Thanx for the input guys! :)
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: jeff1997 on July 27, 2007, 08:26:13 PM
Who cares what brand they are , they look awesome!! I like them better than my 31" Super Swampers. Where did you get them? What a BIG difference the lift and tires make on these things. When I see a stock Track/Kick I cannot believe I used to drive that thing! These little things are just awesome and with a little work look great too.
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: Jimiweld on July 27, 2007, 08:37:01 PM
I'd like to know where you got those tires from as well, look great and if they're easy on the wallet I'd be into a pair.
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: HotRod on July 27, 2007, 10:25:40 PM
WOW. Looks really good.
Makes me want to start all over agian.
Or just take off the Flames.
It's in the back of my mind some days
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n66/amandaplaywith/2drwithBFGs24x6.jpg)
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: Bandit02 on July 27, 2007, 10:50:48 PM
Wow. Thanx for all the positive input guys, makes me feel like I may be on the right track here. The only thing I know about the tires is that I had never heard of them before, Federal Couragia M/T. I got them from our local tire and allignement shop in my SMALL hometown, Edmonton, Kentucky, so I don't know about the availability everywhere else. If these things wear pretty well, I'll probably continue to use them after this set wears out.

Jeff- No kidding about the lift and tires going a long way on these trackers. I parked beside a bone stock Tracker in town the other day, and WOW. They looked like 2 totally different vehicles.

Hey HotRod, don't lose the flames. Your rig is amazing. Do you know what I would give for a winch, set of bumpers, Calmini Lift, and 32's? Plus, the flames are what make it a HotRod!! ;D
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: HotRod on July 27, 2007, 11:57:27 PM
Hey HotRod, don't lose the flames. Your rig is amazing. Do you know what I would give for a winch, set of bumpers, Calmini Lift, and 32's? Plus, the flames are what make it a HotRod!! ;D
Thanks, Seeing yours just reminds me of where I started B-4 I saw Erics Rig.
Then the EvilSeed got planted and B-4 I knew it, I was Knee Deep in Debt with a HotRod
I haven't had the pleasure of useing, lately..
Hopefully, It'll get it's Butt back out there. ;D
BTW: there are no Haters here.
Just the Luv of being a Zukiholic ;D
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: Uncivilized on July 28, 2007, 07:05:43 AM
That looks great! I've been waiting to install my 2" body lift before mounting my 31's, but now that I see yours fit, I think I might put them on before the body lift ;) Did you only trim onside the fender, or was there any on the outside fender?
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: LilRed on July 28, 2007, 08:26:51 AM
Makes me want to start all over agian.
Or just take off the Flames.
It's in the back of my mind some days

That's crazy talk!  Stay away from the back of your mind!

Bandit02, you are not far from me in Bowling Green! 
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: Bandit02 on July 28, 2007, 08:43:41 AM
That looks great! I've been waiting to install my 2" body lift before mounting my 31's, but now that I see yours fit, I think I might put them on before the body lift ;) Did you only trim onside the fender, or was there any on the outside fender?

Yup, only the inside of the fender. I haven't touched the outside of it at all. After I do some serious wheeling I think I may need to trim them up a little bit, like during full stuff situations that I have to have my wheels turned. But for just mild trails and driving everyday, I don't have any issues..

Hey LilRed- That's good to know. I've never seen another modded tracker or sidekick around. I work in BG. I work for Coca Cola and deliver in BG with one of those big ugly trucks you see all the time lol, so I'm there every day of the week!
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: Rhinoman on July 29, 2007, 10:02:26 AM
That looks good. It really doesn't take a lot to make these little trucks look mean  ;D
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: MRDEAN40 on July 30, 2007, 12:49:55 AM
Hey Bandit it looks great. What size wheels and how much back spacing?
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: Bandit02 on July 30, 2007, 08:44:05 AM
Hey Bandit it looks great. What size wheels and how much back spacing?

they are 15x8 w/ 4"  BS. I wanna buy a set with 3.00 or 3.25 BS, but these were free, so they will work just fine for a while. ;D
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: pjs97talon on July 30, 2007, 05:58:39 PM
I also live quite close to you in BG. I live in White House TN. That truck looks AWESOME!!! Who did you get the coil spacers from?? I am about to begin modifing the Tracker I just got from my sister.....
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: Bandit02 on July 30, 2007, 06:31:18 PM
I also live quite close to you in BG. I live in White House TN. That truck looks AWESOME!!! Who did you get the coil spacers from?? I am about to begin modifing the Tracker I just got from my sister.....


The coil spacers are from jeff1997 on this board. They are Amazing in quality and finish. I'm extremely happy I went with him instead of one of the Brands... He is also great to comunicate with. I changed my mind mid transaction, and caused him some troubles with shipping, and he couldn't care less, he just seemed happy to be helping out another guy with a trackick. I recomend his product to anyone who needs spacers. Just contact him here on the boards. ;D

he is also on ebay:

 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-SIDEKICK-GEO-TRACKER-COIL-SPRING-SPACER-LIFT-XL7_W0QQitemZ280138750465QQihZ018QQcategoryZ33585QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

seller name is hoepkers.

Hope this helps
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: pjs97talon on August 01, 2007, 08:10:40 PM
I also live quite close to you in BG. I live in White House TN. That truck looks AWESOME!!! Who did you get the coil spacers from?? I am about to begin modifing the Tracker I just got from my sister.....


The coil spacers are from jeff1997 on this board. They are Amazing in quality and finish. I'm extremely happy I went with him instead of one of the Brands... He is also great to comunicate with. I changed my mind mid transaction, and caused him some troubles with shipping, and he couldn't care less, he just seemed happy to be helping out another guy with a trackick. I recomend his product to anyone who needs spacers. Just contact him here on the boards. ;D

he is also on ebay:

 [url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-SIDEKICK-GEO-TRACKER-COIL-SPRING-SPACER-LIFT-XL7_W0QQitemZ280138750465QQihZ018QQcategoryZ33585QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

seller name is hoepkers.

Hope this helps


Thanks! Found them. How much and where did you get the tires from? I am in the Edmonton area pretty often and would consider a ride up there to get some.
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: Bandit02 on August 02, 2007, 04:19:10 PM
I go them at Bob's Auto Supply, here in Edmonton. They are almost always the cheapest place to buy tires anywhere near here. I'm pretty sure the tires are $105.oo a piece, mounted and balanced. Although,  I didn't pay that much, went to high school with the tire guy ;D . If you do decide to come up this way to get a set, just stop anywhere in Edmonton and ask where Bobs Auto is, it's  a VERY small town, something like 3 or 4 miles long, so it's not gonna be hard to find Bob's  ;) .  Tell em Kojo sent ya.
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: whateverworks on August 03, 2007, 06:17:40 AM
Decent lookin Track/Kick's... Decent lookin tires too...
They are made in Australia by Federal Tyre...
Here is the link.
http://www.federaltyres.com/couragiamt (http://www.federaltyres.com/couragiamt)
Kelly
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: pjs97talon on August 03, 2007, 03:49:53 PM
I go them at Bob's Auto Supply, here in Edmonton. They are almost always the cheapest place to buy tires anywhere near here. I'm pretty sure the tires are $105.oo a piece, mounted and balanced. Although,  I didn't pay that much, went to high school with the tire guy ;D . If you do decide to come up this way to get a set, just stop anywhere in Edmonton and ask where Bobs Auto is, it's  a VERY small town, something like 3 or 4 miles long, so it's not gonna be hard to find Bob's  ;) .  Tell em Kojo sent ya.

I know where he is...... ;D I even know where oddball places like Sulfer Well, Knob Lick (yes it's the name of a town and not an action) and Hiseville are too.
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: Bandit02 on August 04, 2007, 09:22:52 AM


I know where he is...... ;D I even know where oddball places like Sulfer Well, Knob Lick (yes it's the name of a town and not an action) and Hiseville are too.

haha.. I live right between Sulpher Well and Knob Lick. I can't beleive someone out there knows where these places are. :P
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: jeff1997 on August 04, 2007, 04:55:11 PM
Hey Kentucky guys, my wife and I just went to Pennyrile state park for the weekend. How far is that from you guys? The state of KY is just gorgeous. So much better than IL.
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: pjs97talon on August 04, 2007, 06:08:30 PM
Hey Kentucky guys, my wife and I just went to Pennyrile state park for the weekend. How far is that from you guys? The state of KY is just gorgeous. So much better than IL.

That's NNW of Hopkinsville, right? It's about an hour from me and a good two hours from Bandit.
Title: Re: New Tires-31x10.50
Post by: jeff1997 on August 04, 2007, 06:29:57 PM
Cool, we will probably go again sometime. Is there any place to go wheeling around you or in southern IL that you know of ?