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Offline fuzzy1

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Re: Newbie Tire Question
« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2010, 05:56:02 PM »
Sorry for off topic (sorta) but Medford, what tires are those?
'97 Sidekick Sport 1" spacer lift 225/75R16 Cooper AT's. Pioneer Sound, 14" Grant Steering Wheel.Otherwise mostly stock
'96 Tracker 1.6l 16v 3spd Auto 4x4 85k - 1 1/2" OME Lift BFG 235/75 AT's on Ion Alloy 15x7's - Pioneer Sound - Custom Installed Hydraulic Drivers Seat (Sold)

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Re: Newbie Tire Question
« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2010, 12:12:21 AM »
Cooper STT http://www.coopertire.com/html/products/tires_lighttruck.aspx?page=discoverer_stt
I like them so far.  They have a nice quiet, but manly hum on the road, and I am told a Kevlar reinforced sidewall which is perfect for the shale I find myself on from time to time.  My tire guy says they will way out last the BFG K2 which is supposedly a better off road tire, but the rubber compound that makes them better off road also makes them wear quickly on road.  I am not sure how much of a difference that makes with a 2000 lb vehicle, but I went with the coops anyway.  If you click on the picture you can zoom in.
96 Tracker LSI, 2.5" Pro Comp lift with cooper 30X9.5 STT tires.  A bit of trim and beating to make the front work.

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Re: Newbie Tire Question
« Reply #17 on: September 25, 2010, 02:29:12 PM »
Well Richard there you have it.  Two of ZW most respected talking about air, width, beads, and such, and as usual above my head here is a picture of mine.  I have just under a 3 inch lift and the tires are 30x9.5's.


Hey Medford, Looks like you have some custom fender flares/arches on there, is that right? I have some rust on my 4 door 93 Sidekick not to mention I would like a little more clearance when offroading, care to share any tips/posts on doing this? Can I use Jeep TJ Fender flares for this? Etc..

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Roka39
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93 Suzuki Sidekick
4-Door, 16V, Pro-Comp Lift

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Re: Newbie Tire Question
« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2010, 11:01:50 PM »
I honestly do not know the brand on the ones on mine, I have never seen another set.  They fit as if they were a factory option molded around the gas tank filler door and such.  I think you are on the right track with CJ or YJ flares.  I see a lot of guys running those because of the ease of mounting them and they can take a fair bit of abuse and stay on the truck.  There is a guy that goes by "Biker" on here that could talk you through the mounting and which model to go after, or just start a new post and ask guys to show pics of what they have done.  There are so many smart and helpful guys on here that are more than willing to help.  As far as clearance, have you already trimmed the rear of the front well and taken a big hammer to the lip on the inside of the front well?  That opens a fair bit of room up, enough to go to 235's without a lift. 
96 Tracker LSI, 2.5" Pro Comp lift with cooper 30X9.5 STT tires.  A bit of trim and beating to make the front work.