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new tires - 9/27/2006 2:50:24 PM

ILUVHMRS

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Hey guys and gals, what are the largest size tires one can fit on an H3 with stock suspension (non-off-road)?? Would 35's fit??

Thanks,
Luke

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RE: new tires - 9/27/2006 3:47:23 PM

Justin

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Someone correct me if I am wrong but 31-inch-tall P265/75R-16 Goodyears come base for the H3

33-inch 285/75R16 Bridgestone Dueler A/Ts are part of the ZM6 Off-Road Adventure package.

Yes, 35's would fit but pushing the envelope when off-roading and limiting articulation.

Approach angle (degrees): 38 (with 32-inch tires); 40 (with 33-inch tires); Based on Average 44 (with 35-inch tires)
Departure angle (degrees): 36 (with 32-inch tires); 37 (with 33-inch tires) Based on Average 39 (with 35-inch tires)
Breakover angle (degrees): 24 (with 32-inch tires); 25 (with 33-inch tires) Based on Average 27 (with 35-inch tires)

You can mount a 35 in tire on your stock rim as well and your tire carrier. I would think about adjusting your torsion bar +1.0"-1.5". I would also look into recalibrating your Speedo.

Justin

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2006 8:50:40 AM

ILUVHMRS

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So 35's would be more of a pain than what they offer. I would be adding these to the stock rims, so 33's sound like a good option. Looking for something with a little more aggressive stance that would help off-roading but not kill my MPG as it is my daily as well. Haven't done any trails with any degree of difficulty yet but want to get started.

Thanks for the reply Justin. Looking for something more aggressive looking than the Duelers, so I look into 33's.

Luke

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2006 9:43:38 AM

Justin

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Cool, I was hoping you were going to try the 35's....

Please let use know what you put on. I would love to see some pitcures!

Justin

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RE: new tires - 9/28/2006 6:02:37 PM

NewtonsLaw

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Auggie has 35's on his H3 and it did awesome in Arkansas...And they look good too...

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2006 12:03:59 PM

ILUVHMRS

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Heard if you crank up your torsion bars a couple times 35's will fit without rubbing. But still need a new align and to recal. speedo and odo. I may look into this. But probably wont happen til after X-mas unless I come into some extra $$

< Message edited by ILUVHMRS -- 9/29/2006 3:15:33 PM >

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RE: new tires - 9/29/2006 5:14:01 PM

NewtonsLaw

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You can crank 2 turns on torsion bars..This will not effect anything, not even the allignment...It doesn't effect that until over three..Two is the safe way to go period.....Tried all of it...personally.

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RE: new tires - 1/16/2007 8:09:00 PM

saad

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anyone care to explain the torsion bars to me? ive seen (or read) about people turning them to make the car higher, and some to make it lower. What are they? where are they? pros / cons?
anyone, please help!!

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