New Tires Questions From a Noob

[moo]

Hi guys, I'm putting a REBB on my 2000 TJ 4.0 this week. I have a d35 and 3.07s :( ,so I'm getting 31s. I do trails like Box Canyon and Martinez Cabin, but not much more than that. Don't know much about tires so I have a couple questions....

1.) I'll probably go with BFG MT T/A KMs, and some cheap Crager steel wheels. What's a good wheel/tire size to go with? I'm guessing 15x8 and 31x10.50r15/c. Is anyone running this setup, and if so, would you recommend it? About how low could I safely air down?

2.) Do I need to buy 5 tires/wheels? I currently have BFG AT 30s and the spare has never been used. I'd like to save some bucks so using the existing spare would be nice if possible/safe.

3.) Whose got the best tire prices and/or service in the Southeast valley?

thanks in advance guys, and happy wheelin'!

moo

[jeepin_in_az]

Call Rick Beer at Discount Tire on Bell Rd. and Cave Creek.

[mingoglia]

If you want a Discount on this side of town (since you say you're in the south east valley) try the one on Cooper/Warner. I've been buying all my tires there since they opened. With four vehicles, a couple company vehicles and a RV that likes to blow through tires I buy tires there sometimes a couple times in a month. The guy I deal with over there is named Emery.

Mike

[FrenchChili]

thead highjack:D:
I have an incomplete axle with 3.07s if ya wanna it for spare/parts. FREE

When you get 31s, they might rub on your lower control arms. On each side there are bolts to adjust the max turning(below the tie rod ends); just loosen them up and add washers untill you're satisfied.

EDIT: here's the site to adjust steering http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/stop/steerstop-1.htm (http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/stop/steerstop-1.htm)

[azcharlie]

Emery is my brother and he's no longer at cooper/warner. He's now at the new Discount at Power and Mckellips. Go there he'll get you set up right.

[mingoglia]

Emery is my brother and he's no longer at cooper/warner. He's now at the new Discount at Power and Mckellips. Go there he'll get you set up right.

How long's he been gone? That sucks. I've been buying from him for a long time. I guess I'll have to drive further. It's always funny when I go in there because I have a list of purchases on their screen under two phone numbers. I've been meaning to go in there the last few weeks to get one of my mangled rims replaced.

Mike

[azcharlie]

He's been there now for a month or two. I know what you mean, I have to drive further to get my tires done too.