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I think I decided on a set of tires. - chuzie - 06-23-2011
Okay, I finally bought the tires!!!
Decided to go with the 35x12.50R15 Pit Bull Rocker Radials.
I was going to do the 37" and 4.88 gears but I really need something more practical for road and rock and the 35" and 4.56 combo will work well. I ordered them today and can't wait to get home to get them on the Bronco. They cost about $1,460 which was higher than I was quoted back in February but that's life I guess. You snooze - you lose!
I think I decided on a set of tires. - blazinchuck - 06-23-2011
did ya get 4 or 5? we need a spare tire rack yet lol?
i think ya did good with tires and gears...cant wait!
I think I decided on a set of tires. - broncosbybart - 06-23-2011
cha ching. that is a lot of coin. i think the 35's will be ideal for your mix of usage. good stuff.
I think I decided on a set of tires. - chuzie - 06-23-2011
Got 4. Couldn't afford 5! I think I will keep two of my old tires for trail spares. I also think 35 was better since I already have a high CG and a very soft suspension.
I think I decided on a set of tires. - BucknEB - 06-23-2011
Nice, Chuzie! That's a good choice to keep it a little more street friendly, and still maintain it's trail prowlness.
I think I decided on a set of tires. - SC74 - 06-23-2011
I've heard good things about those Pit Bulls... good choice! Shoot some pics up when you get them on.
I think I decided on a set of tires. - chuzie - 06-24-2011
I am going to replace all the hardware on my beadlocks with new 3/8-16x2" bolts, washers, and nuts. Just seems pricey at $100 @ Fastenal for a set of 150. Any suggestions on where to get bulk hardware on the cheap? I am not looking for grade 8 here as I know this stuff is going to break so I plan on replacing a few here and there.
I think I decided on a set of tires. - broncosbybart - 06-24-2011
I do all my big orders with boltdepot.com
Used to do it all locally with a company but they have since moved unfortunately. While I don't think grade 8 is necessary per se, it isn't much more $$, and the plating is much better. Looks like they are about 1/2 the cost for what you want.
I think I decided on a set of tires. - chuzie - 06-24-2011
#617 - Hex bolts, Standard bolts, Steel grade 8, 3/8-16 x 2 Box(50) $33.39
#7392 - Flange nuts serrated, Zinc plated steel, 3/8-16 Box(100) $18.90
#2978 - SAE flat washers, Zinc plated steel, 3/8 Box(100) $9.12
$60.00 is a MUCH BETTER DEAL. THANKS!!!!!
I think I decided on a set of tires. - firefighter2134 - 06-24-2011
i love fastenal but i do get a hefty discount from the local one because of my job..but i will have to keep boltdepot in mind though