How big of a tire can I go on a BJ-74 with OME suspension?

[skinny]

Thanks Fromage... I will have to think about those tires. I would then have to get rims as will which would add to the cost.

I am now leaning towards the TRXus after Michaels comments. I wanted to stay with 10.5 width but from what I have been reading here I should have no problems with 12.5. Now I just need to confirm what my rim width is to ensure I can run 12.5

Thanks guys for the comments.

 

[beanz2]

If you're looking for a tall and skinny I can get 900R16 michelins for about 100$ a piece. They are XDND take-offs, about 35.5 X 10.5 X 16. They are decent off-road but a swamper might perform better. Sure makes for a cheap set of tires though...

Fromage,

I am looking for one 9.00R16 Michelin for a spare. Where are you and can you ship to Calif.?

Dave

 

[Greg_B]

If you're looking for a tall and skinny I can get 900R16 michelins for about 100$ a piece. They are XDND take-offs, about 35.5 X 10.5 X 16. They are decent off-road but a swamper might perform better. Sure makes for a cheap set of tires though...

Have these been grooved once already, or are they still on their 1st lugs? I too "might" be interested in some. I figure the sidewall of the Michelins might be the only ones that stand up to the weight of Poo and create one less thing to think about.

gb

 

[Fromage]

Have these been grooved once already, or are they still on their 1st lugs? I too "might" be interested in some. I figure the sidewall of the Michelins might be the only ones that stand up to the weight of Poo and create one less thing to think about.

gb

900R16s are not regroovable, the 1100R16s and 325/85R16s are. These 900s have never been grooved.

 

[Serendib]

Those are nice tires Dave. I know that there are many types of Swampers, can someone please tell me what kind these are?

 

[Malahki]

13BT, H55F, 4.11 turns the 35s with no problem at all...
cheers

I know the 13BT can handle the 35s but no one has mentioned if they will rub or not. So I was searching around and found this:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=171456

So does the axle need to be moved to make clearance? If so what is the best way to do it?

 

[crushers]

yes, redrill the centering pin hole ahead 1" on all leafs...

they will still rub under extreme articulation...and it depends on the rims...

 

[Malahki]

Iam a little leary of redrilling the centering pin, is their any concern for weakening the leafs by having an extra hole that close together? Im also thinking a wider off set rim keeps you away from the leaf springs when turning but doesn't it bring you closser to the fender? What is the ideal offset on a 8 inch rim for running 35x12.5x15s. Iam currently running 33s but if I can go to 35s without any rubbing I will.

 

[bj70_guy]

I dug up a pic of my 70 with Greg_B's 35x10.5R16 swampers. Here's how the front looks with OME mediums, ARB bumper and 8274. That front axle would look a lot better about an inch forward. I always meant to ask Dieselbigot if he had repositioned his on his 70.
I remember hearing that Emu leafs were hellaciously hard to drill. Anyone done it?

 

[Eric Winkworth]

Ineed to show you guys what my friend trail truck cherokee can do with 28 inch motomaster radials (aka the s***tiest off road tires ever) we've done some crazy hill climbing, vertical!

Although a crash into a small tree left the jeep dead, good tires could have prevented that hahahaha... Just Empty Every Pocket... we think it`s one of those evil crank position sensors, too bad you can`t get your hand on top of the bell housing... instrustions are to use two 6 inch wobbly extentions and another extention... hahaha I think we`ll be cutting a hole...

 

[OILERSrule]

Iam a little leary of redrilling the centering pin, is their any concern for weakening the leafs by having an extra hole that close together? Im also thinking a wider off set rim keeps you away from the leaf springs when turning but doesn't it bring you closser to the fender? What is the ideal offset on a 8 inch rim for running 35x12.5x15s. Iam currently running 33s but if I can go to 35s without any rubbing I will.

I was doing some research and was told that 2.5" BS rim will give you enough to run 12.5's with no rub even when flexed right out. this was on a BJ74. this can also be accomplished with a 1.5" wheel spacer and stock rims. To my knowlage it doesn't matter the rim width it is the offset that is important but not positive.