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Title: tires size
Post by: woof359 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 ???????

many thanks ( -:

Title: Re: tires size
Post by: TinCan88 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.

Title: Re: tires size
Post by: woof359 on May 05, 2010, 08:51:46 PM

never seen a SPOA lift in person, what do you think the lift is ?

Title: Re: tires size
Post by: S.Sidekick 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

Title: Re: tires size
Post by: Drone637 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.

Title: Re: tires size
Post by: woof359 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

Title: Re: tires size
Post by: S.Sidekick 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?

Title: Re: tires size
Post by: Drone637 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...

Title: Re: tires size
Post by: TinCan88 on May 06, 2010, 06:37:59 PM

my spoa is prolly about 5" or 5.5" around in there