Tire Decision

Nolacenturion

Nolacenturion

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I have a 2017 JKU with a 4 inch lift on 34 inch Toyo Open Country AT II tires. The Toyo’s are going to be ready to replace soon. I’m not a hard core rock crawler or expert trail runner. I spend 90% oof time on pavement but I want the ability to handle moderate off roading and look aggressive. I live to look of MTs but they are more grip than I need and will likely be more noisy on pavement.
So I’m looking at ATs in 35s.
Mickey Thompson Baja Biss, Nitito Ridge Grapplers, or Toyos ATIIIs.
Anyone have opinions on these or other options? Thanks

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Have you measured that lift? It sure doesn't look like 4". Here's mine at 2.5" with 35s:

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Anyway, I had 35" Toyo MTs on mine when I bought it and couldn't wait for them to wear. They were loud and not a good ride on pavement, regardless how much I aired them down. Replaced them with BFG TA KO2 (AT) and feel like it was a very good decision. Wear is good, road noise much better and I'm pretty strict about rotating them every 5k when I change the oil
 
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Anybodyhome said:
Have you measured that lift? It sure doesn't look like 4". Here's mine at 2.5" with 35s:

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Anyway, I had 35" Toyo MTs on mine when I bought it and couldn't wait for them to wear. They were loud and not a good ride on pavement, regardless how much I aired them down. Replaced them with BFG TA KO2 (AT) and feel like it was a very good decision. Wear is good, road noise much better and I'm pretty strict about rotating them every 5k when I change the oil
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I haven’t measured it. I just bought it from a family member who insists it was an Iron Rock 4 inch lift. I agree with you, it looks like a 2 1/2” to me. I don’t have his paperwork but I’m inclined to believe him. I’d have bought it either way. No reason not to tell me if it wasn’t a 4 inch, and I do trust him. But I agree. It sure doesn’t look like 4 inches to me either . In any event, it will handle 35s and you have the look I want ( coincidentally in the same color) l. You kinda confirmed that the mats would be too noisy.
Just gotta pick a good AT. Thanks.
 
Nolacenturion said:
I haven’t measured it. I just bought it from a family member who insists it was an Iron Rock 4 inch lift. I agree with you, it looks like a 2 1/2” to me. I don’t have his paperwork but I’m inclined to believe him. I’d have bought it either way. No reason not to tell me if it wasn’t a 4 inch, and I do trust him. But I agree. It sure doesn’t look like 4 inches to me either . In any event, it will handle 35s and you have the look I want ( coincidentally in the same color) l. You kinda confirmed that the mats would be too noisy.
Just gotta pick a good AT. Thanks.
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Here you go. One of the reasons you need to know the true lift is for repair/maintenance issues. A 4" lift would have required adjustable control arms, new drive shafts and a handful of other replacement parts because the geometry of the drive train has been altered significantly. If you were to do something as simple as replace the shocks, for example, there are differing lengths depending on the lift. And putting a standard length shock on a 4" lift, or, converesely, putting a 4" shock on a standard lift will have major consequences either way. So, it is pretty important to know exactly what your lift is.

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This diagram is for a JK. The diagram shows what the stock dimensions are for a JK.
 
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I have had a good experience with BFG A/Ts in multiple sizes as a good all around tire. I am also enjoying the Goodyear Duratracs on my SD Tremor. Many people have good reports on the Falken Wildpeak but I have not tried them personally...
 
Anybodyhome said:
Here you go. One of the reasons you need to know the true lift is for repair/maintenance issues. A 4" lift would have required adjustable control arms, new drive shafts and a handful of other replacement parts because the geometry of the drive train has been altered significantly. If you were to do something as simple as replace the shocks, for example, there are differing lengths depending on the lift. And putting a standard length shock on a 4" lift, or, converesely, putting a 4" shock on a standard lift will have major consequences either way. So, it is pretty important to know exactly what your lift is.

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This diagram is for a JK. The diagram shows what the stock dimensions are for a JK.
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I believe all that was done based on what the previous owner spent and told me but I see your point.
 
Anybodyhome said:
Here you go. One of the reasons you need to know the true lift is for repair/maintenance issues. A 4" lift would have required adjustable control arms, new drive shafts and a handful of other replacement parts because the geometry of the drive train has been altered significantly. If you were to do something as simple as replace the shocks, for example, there are differing lengths depending on the lift. And putting a standard length shock on a 4" lift, or, converesely, putting a 4" shock on a standard lift will have major consequences either way. So, it is pretty important to know exactly what your lift is.

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This diagram is for a JK. The diagram shows what the stock dimensions are for a JK.
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These measurements are trickier than it looks. On my Rubicon (Hard Rock) I have an 1 5/8 inch lift if I measure the spring, and a 2.5 inch lift measuring the shocks. The sway bar links are 8.5 inches long center to center. The previous owner had extensive Teraflex customization of the suspension and steering done. I usually just say I have a two-inch lift.
 
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