derekmac Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just changed the oil in the Jeep, and broke the filler cap in the progress. Might have to go to Kenny's to grab one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawritch Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 33 minutes ago, derekmac said: Just changed the oil in the Jeep, and broke the filler cap in the progress. Might have to go to Kenny's to grab one. Must be the ratcheting style cap? I've broken like 3 or 4 on my Jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, Jawritch said: Must be the ratcheting style cap? I've broken like 3 or 4 on my Jeep. Yep it is. Went to take it off, and snap snap snap, and the top came off, lol. Maybe I'll see if I can find one that's not a ratcheting type so this doesn't happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Picked up tires and rims for the Cherokee, and some 33's for my Jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 wow, nice and aggressive. up closed there looks to be some nice wide tread channels to eject mud from Are they on yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawritch Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 On 10/11/2016 at 5:58 PM, derekmac said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawritch Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I'm really interested to see how they work and hold up. I've been thinking of getting a set myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Folks wheeling them and commenting on FB seem to like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 For the price, I figured they were worth a shot. I've only heard good so far, but haven't been able to find too many reviews. As soon as I get home, I'm going to start switching them over. Unless it's raining, since my changer is in the backyard, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Yahoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 U must be pleased with them, they look the part. I bet u can't wait to try them out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 So far I'm super happy!! They make the Jeep I think. I REALLLLLLLY can't wait to try them out!! LOL I'm hoping to make it out to coffee tomorrow night, so you'll be able to see them in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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derekmac Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Well, I have to say I'm very impressed with these tires on the highway. They are extremely quiet, and ride very nice. I still need to figure out the best tire pressure for them, and I'll try the chalk test for that. I have 28psi in them now. The only thing...... I had a slight vibration at highway speed, and I thought it was because my old tires were worn out. Well, these have the exact same vibration, at the exact same speeds. It's not a constant vibration, and I can't feel it in the steering wheel (steering wheel doesn't vibrate, or shake back and forth). The road can be straight and flat, and it'll start to vibrate for a bit, then stop. Hitting bumps doesn't seem to start or affect it if it's already vibrating. I'm going to try the stock Rubi rims with Toyo AT's tomorrow, in case it could be one of my rims causing it. Though I did change them front to back with the old tires on them, and it didn't change it at all... If it does it with the stock rims, I'll start looking at the suspension to see if anything is loose or worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Always look at the steering and suspension. And the steering. And the steering. Yes, I repeated that on purpose! Ball joints, tie rod ends, drag link ends, steering box bolts, steering column bearings. AND driveshafts......................... lol Especially without proper unlocking hubs, that front drive shaft and the front axle shafts are always turning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I am planning on getting it in for an alignment. It does have a slight pull to the left (has for a while), and I don't want uneven wear on my new tires. I'm going to try and crawl under this weekend, and see if I can see or feel anything off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 And wheel bearings............... mostly the front. The front wheels and steering are so finely tuned, it is amazing we don't have more problems! And, oh yeah, if you have a lift........... driveshaft angles.......... not just bad CV/U-Joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Oh, you know the drill, lol. But I will say this for the sake of everyone. With the alignment, they will check toe-in, and last but not least, I believe anybody trying to eliminate a vibration is going to say balance the tires. As much as you say the vibration is the same as before, if you installed them at home without balancing, you have to eliminate everything one item at a time. I've learned that when someone says "But it can't be because...' and 'But that's impossible' (especially on TV shows), that it can be, something outside of what they were thinking about. One of my pet sayings is: People often tell me 'the map is wrong'. I don't say a word. Then a bit later, they say 'Ohhh, I see now'.......... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 did you bead balanced the the tires ? ...just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 2 hours ago, jay said: did you bead balanced the the tires ? ...just curious Yep. I swapped my stock rims/tires on when I got home, and it's still the same vibs at the same speeds. When the vibs not there, it rides as smooth as glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I went out to check tire clearance, and the rear clears perfectly, but the front will need either more bump stopping, or trimming where the plastic mounts to the metal fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SQRLPWR Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Rig looks cool! Where'd you go? I was itching to get out today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Derek's favourite flex rock,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 1 hour ago, jay said: Rig looks cool! Where'd you go? I was itching to get out today. Just a quick run back Renfrew Rd. I was only gone long enough to check the little hill climb (tires worked awesome on it BTW), and check the tire clearance on my flex rock. 57 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: Derek's favourite flex rock,.. Haha, that it is! It's my go to rock, LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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