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Old May 2, 2016 | 08:19 AM
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Lifted tire issue

Looking for all terrain that won't look stupid on my 1990 bronco with a 6" lift. Has 38x14.5x15 super swampers right now and is impossible to hold in the country roads.
 
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Old May 2, 2016 | 10:04 PM
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I run the 37 inch as well on my 1992 bronco, 6 inch lift. A 35 inch tire would look good , I run the be B F Goodrich on my 150 . Warning ,the iroks are a great tire designed to do mudding .Nothing compares to them off road . Other tires become slicks when filling up with wet mud and clay. Depending on your type driving ask around from independent tire dealers. Goodluck TR
 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 06:06 AM
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Might drive through the woods but don't plan on mudding but need to be able to pull a trailer. What about the wranglers with Kevlar?
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I run the 37 inch as well on my 1992 bronco, 6 inch lift. A 35 inch tire would look good , I run the be B F Goodrich on my 150 . Warning ,the iroks are a great tire designed to do mudding .Nothing compares to them off road . Other tires become slicks when filling up with wet mud and clay. Depending on your type driving ask around from independent tire dealers. Goodluck TR
 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 08:37 AM
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I have ran the wranglers before back in the 90s , maybe other will chime in or you can do searches on tires .Go to tire rack.com usually write ups on most tires it sells .Good luck TR
 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Kimberly Steele
Looking for all terrain that won't look stupid on my 1990 bronco with a 6" lift. Has 38x14.5x15 super swampers right now and is impossible to hold in the country roads.
More than likely you need an alignment..especially since the TTB axle hates huge tires and lifts.
 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 09:33 AM
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Planning on it and quite a few other things.
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More than likely you need an alignment..especially since the TTB axle hates huge tires and lifts.
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 05:07 PM
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36" tires are kinda of a max tire for the TTB, any larger really starts putting tremendous wear on far to many pieces such as ball joints, tie rods, steering box and even the wheel bearings.

Any all-Terrain tire will do well for you in a 35". If you can get a load range D I would to help improve the road behavior. C rated just run to soft and cause the front end to track more.

when you pull the larger tires off plan on spending some coin on that front end. I would recommend replacing any rubber bushing that shows sign of age or wear. an alignment will also be helpful.
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Kemicalburns
36" tires are kinda of a max tire for the TTB, any larger really starts putting tremendous wear on far to many pieces such as ball joints, tie rods, steering box and even the wheel bearings.

Any all-Terrain tire will do well for you in a 35". If you can get a load range D I would to help improve the road behavior. C rated just run to soft and cause the front end to track more.

when you pull the larger tires off plan on spending some coin on that front end. I would recommend replacing any rubber bushing that shows sign of age or wear. an alignment will also be helpful.
I got the 35x12.5 Federals. They help 50%. Everything is pretty new under it...extremely new actually. Maybe he bend something while playing or just the pitman arm...regardless I can atleast get it to the shop 50% safer :-) and it doesn't look stupid which was a huge fear!



 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Kimberly Steele
I got the 35x12.5 Federals. They help 50%. Everything is pretty new under it...extremely new actually. Maybe he bend something while playing or just the pitman arm...regardless I can atleast get it to the shop 50% safer :-) and it doesn't look stupid which was a huge fear!



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You may need an alignment. I know i am. My tires are starting to wear.
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 05:45 PM
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You may need an alignment. I know i am. My tires are starting to wear.
Probably do but there's play in the wheel too so there's something else going on.
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Kimberly Steele
Probably do but there's play in the wheel too so there's something else going on.
Probably your tie rod ends, ball joints, or steering gear is worn
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ManfredVonRichtofen
Probably your tie rod ends, ball joints, or steering gear is worn
We shall find out. The shop is about an hour drive at 60mph and I won't be doing that so just gotta find the time.
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Kimberly Steele
We shall find out. The shop is about an hour drive at 60mph and I won't be doing that so just gotta find the time.
You can check quick to see what it is.

Jack up the front. Put jack stands under axle. Have someone move the steering wheel back and forth while you look at the steering column shaft. If that looks good. Look at the steering gear and pitman arm. See if it turns as much as you turn your steer wheel. If that looks good. Look at the tie rod ends and see if thet move alot when the person turns the steering wheel. If they look tight and no play..check your ball joints. You grab the wheel on the top with one hand and the bottom with the other hand. Try to move the wheel up and down. If it doesnt move then your ball joints are good. If it moves then have the other person look at them while you move up and down and the wheel. If they look good then your hubs may need to be tighten or new bearings are needed.
 
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Originally Posted by ManfredVonRichtofen
You can check quick to see what it is.

Jack up the front. Put jack stands under axle. Have someone move the steering wheel back and forth while you look at the steering column shaft. If that looks good. Look at the steering gear and pitman arm. See if it turns as much as you turn your steer wheel. If that looks good. Look at the tie rod ends and see if thet move alot when the person turns the steering wheel. If they look tight and no play..check your ball joints. You grab the wheel on the top with one hand and the bottom with the other hand. Try to move the wheel up and down. If it doesnt move then your ball joints are good. If it moves then have the other person look at them while you move up and down and the wheel. If they look good then your hubs may need to be tighten or new bearings are needed.
Wow thanks. But I just decided to take a road trip instead of Karaoke tonight so it's been safely delivered to the shop. Actually could drive it 60 but I bet that boy on his bike will hit the ditch a little faster next time. It's a Ford....it will never stop on a dime.
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Kimberly Steele
Wow thanks. But I just decided to take a road trip instead of Karaoke tonight so it's been safely delivered to the shop. Actually could drive it 60 but I bet that boy on his bike will hit the ditch a little faster next time. It's a Ford....it will never stop on a dime.
It can if you upgrade to hydroboost.
 
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