NYCO's slow build

[NYCO]

need to fit the rubber around my 17"


already have good backspacing and clearance with the wheels so i'll be keeping the wheelset..just need more tire height

running 285/70/17 now...

 

[drew02a]

They make a 255/80/17 KM2 also

 

[Silverback]

I am debating that as my next tire. Or a 285/75/17. Basically a 34 x 11.50

 

[NYCO]

I am debating that as my next tire. Or a 285/75/17. Basically a 34 x 11.50

that's what i'm shooting for...same width as my current tires just an inch taller

not many tires are offered in that size though..

255 would save me nearly $300 on a full set!..but they only measure 33.3"... .5" gain from my duratracs now though

 

[NYCO]

other tires offered in a 285/75/17

BFG Mud Terrain KM2
Nitto Trail Grappler M/T
Toyo Open Country M/T

 

[Dark Knight]

I think Trail Grapplers will be my next tire.

 

[NYCO]

i thought you had them not too long ago...

 

[Dark Knight]

Nope. Went from terra grapplers in CO, to mtz's when I got the job back in tn at the shop. I was 2 weeks early getting tires in relation to when nitto released the 285/75/16 trail.

 

[Lrgrnr]

MTR kevlar is offered in that size Iirc.......just do 315's and stop fucking around...

 

[Dark Knight]

How's your cab holding out lurry?

 

[Lrgrnr]

Fine?

 

[Dark Knight]

Reinforce the mount?

 

[NYCO]

MTR kevlar is offered in that size Iirc.......just do 315's and stop fucking around...

oh man....11.5" is wide enough for me haha...any wider and winter driving would be too much of a pain..

might sell my 17" wheels with my duratracs in the spring and get some 16" wheels and 285/75/16 MTRs...not sure if i want to deal with the fitment of 35s yet...

 

[PSU Taco85]

FTFY

might sell my 17" wheels with my duratracs in the spring and get some 16" wheels and 285/75/16 MTRs...not sure if i want to enjoy the ground clearance of 35s yet...

Don't worry about the fitment, just worry about the final result

 

[NYCO]

FTFY



Don't worry about the fitment, just worry about the final result

yea yea yea...i'm still tossing back and forth on it...

either way, moving to the 16" wheels would be nice...better load ratings and cheaper tires

 

[PSU Taco85]

The cheaper tires are a plus, and more sidewall! I'm still on the lookout for a used set of 35s. Not sure I can justify spending that much on new ones with so much tread left on mine still

 

[NYCO]

to do:

Doug Thorley Shorties - DONE
reverse lights - waiting on install
Snorkel - DONE
new rubber and maybe wheels
synthetic rope
engine maintenance
brake maintenance - DONE

 

[PSU Taco85]

That's a nice list! Looks like my list from a few months ago

 

[NYCO]

behind the rocks


attempting upchuck


near picture frame arch




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moab rim




pics from jberry

 

[NYCO]

some pics i stole from eric and did some quick editing on

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