Tractor tire question - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

djd220 · 08-25-2009, 09:58 AM

Hello everyone. Newbie here. I've been lurking for a while and finally posting. I have a jeep on 2.5 tons with a 383, currently has 44's. I want to step up to tractor tires and would like everyones opinion on these tireshttp://cgi.ebay.com/4-SWAMP-BUGGY-12...d=p3286.c0.m14. I want some thing around 46-48" max and I want really aggressive tread. I have read up that R-2's are about the best. Do any of you know if these are R-2's? Also has anyone bought from this place? They seem to have great feedback. Thanks for your help.

iniviate · 08-25-2009, 10:43 AM

those are R1's....

i think a 14.9-24 is the smallest R2, but i could be wrong.

djd220 · 08-25-2009, 05:18 PM

How are they? Would you recommend them over brand new boggers. Not talking price, talking performance. Also I'm not worried about breaking if I break anything then I know what I need to upgrade. If you don't recommend them what would you recommend in a 48-44" overall diameter?

iniviate · 08-25-2009, 08:42 PM

those tires will out pull a 44" bogger all day long....

personally, i think a 14.9-24 is a good tire for a 2.5 ton truck. it's 49" tall.

gsgrisso · 08-27-2009, 09:53 PM

I actually have the exact same tire and also own a set of 44in boggers and will hands down use the tractor tires for full on mudding anyday, if i go playing around in the trees and trail i like the boggers, i guess it matters as to what you wheel the most..Just my 2cents..

P.S first time post on ol PBB, liken this place....

djd220 · 08-28-2009, 06:37 AM

Thanks guys I appreciate all the help. I have decided on the tractor tires. Just curious as to how you guys drill out the wheels. Is the center hole large enough to fit around the hub on the rockwells? Is it just drilling out the lug nut holes? Or do you guys buy the centers and weld them in?

HAWGWILD · 08-28-2009, 07:00 AM

Get some centers made and weld them in.

LegendKiller89 · 09-01-2009, 07:01 PM

Ditto

08-25-2009, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
djd220 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140457 Posts: 9	Tractor tire question Hello everyone. Newbie here. I've been lurking for a while and finally posting. I have a jeep on 2.5 tons with a 383, currently has 44's. I want to step up to tractor tires and would like everyones opinion on these tireshttp://cgi.ebay.com/4-SWAMP-BUGGY-12...d=p3286.c0.m14. I want some thing around 46-48" max and I want really aggressive tread. I have read up that R-2's are about the best. Do any of you know if these are R-2's? Also has anyone bought from this place? They seem to have great feedback. Thanks for your help.

08-25-2009, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
iniviate Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15354 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 930	those are R1's.... i think a 14.9-24 is the smallest R2, but i could be wrong. __________________ 02 S10 - LS1, 4L80, 2.5 tons, 14.9-24 R1's - In Progress. 88 YJ - 350, 1 tons, 40's

08-25-2009, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
iniviate Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15354 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 930	those tires will out pull a 44" bogger all day long.... personally, i think a 14.9-24 is a good tire for a 2.5 ton truck. it's 49" tall. __________________ 02 S10 - LS1, 4L80, 2.5 tons, 14.9-24 R1's - In Progress. 88 YJ - 350, 1 tons, 40's

08-28-2009, 07:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
HAWGWILD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89954 Location: Licking Missouri Posts: 81	Get some centers made and weld them in. __________________ JIM MACE www.hawgwildmt.com

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

08-25-2009, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
djd220 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140457 Posts: 9	How are they? Would you recommend them over brand new boggers. Not talking price, talking performance. Also I'm not worried about breaking if I break anything then I know what I need to upgrade. If you don't recommend them what would you recommend in a 48-44" overall diameter?

08-27-2009, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
gsgrisso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 141159 Location: MO Posts: 81	I actually have the exact same tire and also own a set of 44in boggers and will hands down use the tractor tires for full on mudding anyday, if i go playing around in the trees and trail i like the boggers, i guess it matters as to what you wheel the most..Just my 2cents.. P.S first time post on ol PBB, liken this place....

08-28-2009, 06:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
djd220 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140457 Posts: 9	Thanks guys I appreciate all the help. I have decided on the tractor tires. Just curious as to how you guys drill out the wheels. Is the center hole large enough to fit around the hub on the rockwells? Is it just drilling out the lug nut holes? Or do you guys buy the centers and weld them in?

09-01-2009, 07:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
LegendKiller89 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128238 Posts: 771	Ditto