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    Tire Decision In Absence of 35x12.50x15 MT/R

    Today I had the Cooper STT Pro installed. Can't believe how much better the steering characteristics are with new tires. The previous condition was no fault of the MT/R. They were 12 years old and quite worn out. First pavement impressions of the Coopers are good. Not near as loud as the worn...
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Is that throttle closed position? I hate that mine is ~90 degree's to shifter when closed. Got any more info on that shifter?
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    Farm Jack Storage

    Factory jack, even a 35"
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    Tire Decision In Absence of 35x12.50x15 MT/R

    Well that would solve my problem for the better part of a decade...
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    Tire Decision In Absence of 35x12.50x15 MT/R

    Those look like they are wearing really well! How much rock time have those seen? Outside lugs of of MT/R's are all rounded off.
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    Tire Decision In Absence of 35x12.50x15 MT/R

    So no Falken and no General. Strong feelings about the Coopers or Mickey Thompson options?
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    Tire Decision In Absence of 35x12.50x15 MT/R

    I think the Wildpeak is what comes stock on the JL's with the mud terrain option? That's also what Savvy run's on their KOH car. The pattern kinda reminds me of the old BFG KM's. I don't think @mrblaine spoke very highly of them in a previous thread but the can't be too bad if they won KOH.
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    Tire Decision In Absence of 35x12.50x15 MT/R

    That reminds me of all the times I spun the tire on the wheel with 16's. I don't miss those days! That sounds promising! No sidewall problems? What's leading your list of replacements?
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    Tire Decision In Absence of 35x12.50x15 MT/R

    That's surprising since they are 3 lbs heavier than the coopers. I don't want to be the guinea pig though. I like your plan, minus the cost. Especially the wheels you're going with. I considered running my original 16" Moabs with MT/Rs but those are E rated.
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    Tire Decision In Absence of 35x12.50x15 MT/R

    No other changes required, poor wording on my part. I ran the numbers on 17's (New wheels or Takeoff's and Adapters & more cost per tire for 17's) and I can't justify the costs. I replaced my steel beadlocks with new aluminum wheels a couple of years ago. Bigger brakes would be a positive side...
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    Tire Decision In Absence of 35x12.50x15 MT/R

    Co-worker ran these on his JK with good luck. However I wasn't considering them as his didn't seem to last very long.
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    Tire Decision In Absence of 35x12.50x15 MT/R

    Not sure. Tire rack show's country of origin for all my choices is US. Not sure what that means. Information I found is MT is made in USA and since Cooper makes MT I assumed Cooper's were America.
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    Tire Decision In Absence of 35x12.50x15 MT/R

    I've always run Goodyear MT/R's except for a short stint on BFG Krawlers. If the MT/R's were still available my decision would be easy. However I'm not going through the changes required to run 17's at this point. I don't run as hard of trails as I used to, but still get into rocks quite a bit...
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    Rocky Mountain Billy Goat Build

    This is where I got color matched spray cans for my corners. I think they'll mix pints ect as well. Finish Master (303) 762-1606 https://maps.app.goo.gl/H4BkCyJBJqmFsrRt7
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    Washer Fluid Bottle Cap (Replacement Options)

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ST4BQDT/?tag=wranglerorg-20 That's what I used to cut a new gasket. I agree that it stays wet but it hasn't leaked.