Hi
I have been lurking on ih8mud for several years now trying to find my first cruiser. I just found a 1996 ‘80 series in the color that I want and in my general local vicinity. My concern about it is that it has 37s on it (it also has a Ironman 4x4 suspension and lift). While I am sure that the 37s would be great for off-road, I am curious how this would ride when 95% if its life will be spent on paved roads? Would I regret having this size of tire as a daily driver? What do I need to be aware of?
Also, can someone tell me what the process would be to put smaller tires and wheels on. Could I use the same sized wheels or would I need to get smaller ones? And what would I need to do as far as re-gearing is concerned? Any idea what the cost of doing this would be? The rig is already fairly high priced, so just need to understand how much more I may have to drop if I need to downgrade tires and wheels.
In speaking with the owner, it only has a 2” lift on it.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated
I have been lurking on ih8mud for several years now trying to find my first cruiser. I just found a 1996 ‘80 series in the color that I want and in my general local vicinity. My concern about it is that it has 37s on it (it also has a Ironman 4x4 suspension and lift). While I am sure that the 37s would be great for off-road, I am curious how this would ride when 95% if its life will be spent on paved roads? Would I regret having this size of tire as a daily driver? What do I need to be aware of?
Also, can someone tell me what the process would be to put smaller tires and wheels on. Could I use the same sized wheels or would I need to get smaller ones? And what would I need to do as far as re-gearing is concerned? Any idea what the cost of doing this would be? The rig is already fairly high priced, so just need to understand how much more I may have to drop if I need to downgrade tires and wheels.
In speaking with the owner, it only has a 2” lift on it.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated
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