J0E
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- 2021 JLR, 05 LJR on 43s
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My tire of choice for the rear axles is the M/T Baja Pro XS 43X15R17 (42.3x18.3) in the rear and the skinny Wrangler MT/R 42X14.50R17 (41.8x14.7) on the front & spare. Planned for my JLR build. I bought a JLR because I need the best turning radius, approach & departure angle, and break-over. The front skinny's will help my turn radius. One of the goals of the build is to follow stock Rubicons, and even those on 35's with:
The Elite™ ProRock XD60®/80 Axle Set rear is stronger , why not load it up?
I can easily handle the different diameters off road via:
* Unlocked, via the differentials
* When locked, that only happens when there will be slippage anyway.
* Air down the rears more so they have the same diameter.
On the mainland I'll carry the JLR. On Maui, I'll drive to the many off-road trails but that's not far and the speed limits are low. The rig is dedicated to off road only.
Is there any significant downside to mixed tires?
- front hubs not engaged
- rear tires aired down to 7 PSI
The Elite™ ProRock XD60®/80 Axle Set rear is stronger , why not load it up?
I can easily handle the different diameters off road via:
* Unlocked, via the differentials
* When locked, that only happens when there will be slippage anyway.
* Air down the rears more so they have the same diameter.
On the mainland I'll carry the JLR. On Maui, I'll drive to the many off-road trails but that's not far and the speed limits are low. The rig is dedicated to off road only.
Is there any significant downside to mixed tires?
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