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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: ferretjuggler on December 15, 2009, 08:57:41 PM

Title: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: ferretjuggler on December 15, 2009, 08:57:41 PM
If I buy a set of 4 36" tyres for my 2 door Cherokee (FSJ)

What happens when I get a flat (assuming a can of sealant fails)

Sounds dumb but I can't see having a 30" on with three 36"s being legal.

Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bubba on December 15, 2009, 09:14:34 PM
simple buy 5
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bishops Finger on December 15, 2009, 09:31:13 PM
Yup....
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Ian Houghton on December 15, 2009, 10:07:05 PM
The legal part is both tyres on the same axle have to be the same size, so carry 2 30" spares
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 15, 2009, 10:17:03 PM
thats interestin Ian, never knew that

you could always keep an eye out for a single 35, they always kickin around on difflock and devon, thats close enuff not too notice short term  :003:

but u must have some 30's layin around attached to a stable member? if not i got a pair of bfg at 30 x 9.5 x 15 that are bit past their prime you can have, they certainly got easy enuff tread for an mot, just missin a few chunks etc

i also got some retro all terrains at the same size - Armstrong Norsemans - proper US retros for ya beastie  :003:
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: isle of man on December 15, 2009, 10:47:05 PM
Join the AA...
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: ferretjuggler on December 15, 2009, 11:32:59 PM
IOM wrote:
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Join the AA...

Actually its the RAC that fits the bill- I'm covered not the vehicle.

I'm guessing they'd say I should be carrying a spare and tell me to sod off.......otherwise they might just organise some extortionate rip-off tyre fitting firm to fit a new tyre for me = £££££££££££.

Can't carry a 36x12.50 spare in the usual place on a FSJ (not enough room)

Could stick it in the cargo area like a XJ (got a feelin it would totally dominate the whole interior)

Could build a swing away spare carrier like a CJ and not be able to see out the tailgate window, not to mention tryin to make the carrier strong enough not to tear the back of the body/chassis off.

Could find a 36" space saver if such a thing exists.
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 16, 2009, 08:39:22 AM
Bonnet?
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: ferretjuggler on December 16, 2009, 10:05:37 AM
 :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical:

One foot high x three foot wide tyre on the bonnet?????

Gonna need a periscope through the roof just to get a clue where I'm heading  :017:

Also 10x stronger springs on the hood hinges to counterbalence the extra weight.

Either that or spend two evenings per week down the gym just to check the engine oil :003:

Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bubba on December 16, 2009, 10:07:09 AM
under a deck in the boot  methinks
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: JamesH on December 16, 2009, 10:07:58 AM
What about something like a Swamper TSL Q78 - 35x9.5? They come up tall I was told and being 3" narrower it might fit somewhere??
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 16, 2009, 10:15:30 AM
:hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical:

One foot high x three foot wide tyre on the bonnet?????

Gonna need a periscope through the roof just to get a clue where I'm heading  :017:

thats cheatn fella, u never actually said it was going to move, so i just assumed it was another objet d'art for the farmers field  :icon_winkle:
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bubba on December 16, 2009, 10:16:24 AM
oooo below the belt
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 16, 2009, 10:38:33 AM
yup  :grinyes:
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: isle of man on December 16, 2009, 10:39:28 AM
IOM wrote:
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Join the AA...

Actually its the RAC that fits the bill- I'm covered not the vehicle.

I'm guessing they'd say I should be carrying a spare

Many new cars don't have a spare tyre...
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: ferretjuggler on December 16, 2009, 11:22:17 AM
IOM wrote:
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Many new cars don't have a spare tyre...

Ummmmmm....yeah,

 I find that quite disturbing actually :icon_eek:

No point having a spare really when the new generation of motorist has the AA on speedial.

Wouldn't know how to change a wheel and wouldn't want to learn either :jpshakehead:

I just don't like what it's all leading towards..........
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bishops Finger on December 16, 2009, 12:49:33 PM
Take another birty...most are equipped with a spare tyre...
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: ferretjuggler on December 16, 2009, 01:14:36 PM
Some of them have it around their waist :003:
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: gazjeep on December 16, 2009, 01:43:49 PM
Harsh but true  :003: :003:
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Panic mechanic! on December 16, 2009, 05:19:29 PM
you need a greggmo i beleive they only come in large sizes.......waist wise. :icon_razz:
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bubba on December 16, 2009, 07:46:02 PM
sure is ugly enough to be a remold
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 16, 2009, 08:22:16 PM
roof rack?
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Panic mechanic! on December 16, 2009, 08:24:13 PM
spotted in telford last saturday....... is this ferret's latest ride in hiding?

(https://birtydastards.com/frm/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1078%2F1387305252_c2520a009a.jpg&hash=f09b841bb153ca9df784fac59db48ca536caacfd)
Title: Re: Dumbass Tyre Question
Post by: Bishops Finger on December 16, 2009, 10:07:02 PM
Thts not Telford...carbon waste from Nova exhausts killed trees years ago...