Like a kid in a candy store...

"CAR_IS_MI" (car-is-mi)
12/10/2013 at 16:27 • Filed to: None

I got my new wheels / tires and lift kit in yesterday. I was going to wait till this weekend to do the install but the tires kept staring me down, so on they went... (lift kit will still go on this weekend as planned).

DISCUSSION (22)

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CAR_IS_MI
12/10/2013 at 16:36

Do you need the lift for tire clearance?! I think it looks GREAT just like that!

Also, I really like the black grille.

Party-vi > CAR_IS_MI
12/10/2013 at 16:37

*bites fist, stares longingly while ignoring own Jeep*

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > CAR_IS_MI
12/10/2013 at 16:38

Nice rig!

Hooker > CAR_IS_MI
12/10/2013 at 16:39

Loving that blacked out grille. The tires and wheels are nice as well.

KB Garage > CAR_IS_MI
12/10/2013 at 16:44

Yes. Awesome. I will be at your house with tools and beverages to assist. Is it considered stalking if I just show up?

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > CAR_IS_MI
12/10/2013 at 16:45

without the lift it reminds of the lower 40 concept from a couple years back. Love the wheels.

CAR_IS_MI > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
12/10/2013 at 16:54

Without the lift I would have minimal articulation off road and clearance is very low between the tire and bumper, a good bump would put the two together.

And thanks

CAR_IS_MI > KB Garage
12/10/2013 at 16:55

Eh, Anyone is pretty much always invited to my house as long as the garage door is open.

CAR_IS_MI > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
12/10/2013 at 16:56

Thanks

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CAR_IS_MI
12/10/2013 at 17:00

ok, functionality wise you definitely need it then. It looks like the perfect wheel gap, like sports car gap but with meaty tires. I don't know why I like it so much.

Overall, nice Jeep my wife has an all white Commander and wants me to put all the black details on it. Glad to see an example of that (even if it's blatantly not a Commander).

What tires did you go with?

CAR_IS_MI > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
12/10/2013 at 17:03

These are a BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO. They perform great, have a good meaty sidewall compared to other all terrains of the same size, yet manage to keep the weight down compared to other tires of the same size.

BJ > CAR_IS_MI
12/10/2013 at 17:11

Looks pretty awesome already, it's gonna be great with the lift. Planning on taking pictures and doing a writeup like with the body lift?

KB Garage > CAR_IS_MI
12/10/2013 at 17:12

Apparently this policy is more popular than I previously thought.

CAR_IS_MI > BJ
12/10/2013 at 17:27

I will be once the lift is done. Wheel and tire write up is remove old wheel replace with new wheel. HAHAH.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > CAR_IS_MI
12/10/2013 at 20:09

It's beautiful.

HammerheadFistpunch > CAR_IS_MI
12/11/2013 at 17:37

what size tire?

CAR_IS_MI > HammerheadFistpunch
12/11/2013 at 17:38

LT 35/12.50/15

HammerheadFistpunch > CAR_IS_MI
12/11/2013 at 17:40

oooh, good choice, not a fan of the BF's (wear too quick) but they look great.

CAR_IS_MI > HammerheadFistpunch
12/11/2013 at 17:43

My co worker has had his for 6 years, about 6-7 k mi a year and still has about 40% tread left.

HammerheadFistpunch > CAR_IS_MI
12/11/2013 at 17:49

hmm, i wonder if the aftermarket ones are better than the oem ones. My friend has 30,000 miles on his Tacoma with them and they are almost toast. Rotated regularly and everything...he's pretty easy on his rides.

CAR_IS_MI > HammerheadFistpunch
12/11/2013 at 17:52

Well yes, these hold up a bit better than these as they are made for off-road purpose as well.

HammerheadFistpunch > CAR_IS_MI
12/11/2013 at 18:07

Well his are the rugged trail T/A, but yeah.