| Author | Message | ||
     Adam Ross (Discodriveradam) New Member Username: Discodriveradam Post Number: 39 Registered: 01-2003 |
I just installed RTE 2 inch springs (I ended up getting over 3" out of it), and Interco TSL Thornbird tires on my D1. Well, my tires are 31x11x16, pretty wide, and they are rubbing my radius arms really bad. I adjusted the steering stops, but they still rub. My turning radius is terrible, and I was hoping that someone could enlighten me with options on how to correct this. I've heard that offset rims would help, but I want to explore everything before I settle on something. Any help would be great. Oh, and what are my options for regaining my self-centering? My truck tracks about as straight as a blind drunkard, and I would like to correct this before I wander totally off the road. | ||
| jerry d quintana (Exjeeper) New Member Username: Exjeeper Post Number: 15 Registered: 02-2003 |
I think that the thornbirds are going to give you a proble due to the lugs on them. Id sell the tires and get a mud terrain tire like a bfg. It will last you alot longer and it isnt so wide. the only other choice is to change the rims. Alot of jeepers have to change from stock offset to somthing a little deaper to get a proper fit. I had to do this on my jeep when I went to 33 bfg. They fit with the stock rims but had alot of rubbing when I turned or went off road. What about a 33X9.5 tire? | ||
| Al Oliveira (Offroaddisco) Senior Member Username: Offroaddisco Post Number: 1388 Registered: 04-2002 |
My two cents are slimmer tires and http://www.rovertym.com/ccorrection.htm  | ||
| Adam Ross (Discodriveradam) New Member Username: Discodriveradam Post Number: 40 Registered: 01-2003 |
Yeah, I know that they are probably too wide to ever really fit perfectly, but I am going to purchase an alternate set of highway tires for normal driving. The Thornbirds will be strictly for off-roading. But I still want at least a decent turning radius. We all know that there are plenty of situations in off-roading where the steering wheel is at full spin, sometimes not by control of the driver. What about changing out the steering stop bolts with a considerably longer one? What effect would that have? | ||
| Perrone Ford (Perroneford) Member Username: Perroneford Post Number: 35 Registered: 02-2003 |
Adam, First, the Thornbirds are horrible offroad. I'm guessing who ever sold them to you is getting a good laugh. Second, the only way you will get any more turning radius is to either buy different wheels or use wheel spacers. In the end, both will cost nearly the same, and the wheels are actually a better value. Bite the bullet and do what you need to do. (and I'd start by taking those tires back and getting some real swampers) | ||
| Steve (Steve2) New Member Username: Steve2 Post Number: 9 Registered: 09-2002 |
235-85-16 mt's. | ||
| Adam Ross (Discodriveradam) Member Username: Discodriveradam Post Number: 41 Registered: 01-2003 |
I happen to like the Thornbirds Mr. Ford. I don't know what your personal experience with them was, but I have been quite impressed with their bite and ability to self-clean so far. Maybe you (or I) just had an exceptional encounter with them. And I am not looking for more turning radius; just to be able to not rub on the radius arms. As I interpret it, adjusting the steering stops actually decreases turning radius. | ||
| Corey Shuman (One_bad_rover) Member Username: One_bad_rover Post Number: 79 Registered: 09-2002 |
265/85/16 BFG MTs.... | ||
| Greg Davis (Gregdavis) Senior Member Username: Gregdavis Post Number: 659 Registered: 08-2002 |
Wheel spacers or new rims. Longer steering stops is going to KILL your turning radius, which to me is very important on and off road. Either get your castor corrected (by arms or redrilled swivel housing-RTE), or instal a True-Trac limited slip diff. You'll be amazed at how much difference it (the True-Trac) makes on a lifted rig. | ||
| James (Jimmyg) Member Username: Jimmyg Post Number: 124 Registered: 10-2002 |
I agree, the Thornbirds are a horrible tire on and off road. You'll probably chew them up as whell under flex, and for sure if you get offset rims or wheel spacers. Get a 235/85 MT or 265/75 MT and trim some. | ||
| lance (Twyst10) New Member Username: Twyst10 Post Number: 23 Registered: 02-2003 |
wheel spacer is your best bet, but your going to tare up you wells man.. run 235-85-16 interco truxus.... That is what I have and I love them.. you still have your swamper, they last longer and you dont have all the problems! Good luck, Lance | ||
| Adam Ross (Discodriveradam) Member Username: Discodriveradam Post Number: 43 Registered: 01-2003 |
Lance, how much lift do you have? How do yours run on the highway? | ||
| Brian Dickens (Bri) Member Username: Bri Post Number: 210 Registered: 08-2002 |
Lance, The Trxus are not swampers they are MT (unless I am missing something). They are however made by Interco. I have 235/85-16 as well. Run really well thus far. Running OME HD lift (sagging after about 5 years of use) rubs under articulation on front of rear wheel well. I think they are as good on highway as BFG MT and better off road. They also seem much better on wet pavement/rocks. Brian |
