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<blockquote data-quote="Travis1" data-source="post: 1077320" data-attributes="member: 16253"><p>Ok, I run 38.5x12.50 SX tires.</p><p></p><p>Why? Honestly I can run 95% of the trails out there on 33's. I chose the tire size I did, merely because I wanted to and occasionally try legal obstacles that need the clearance. </p><p></p><p>Now days most of the time I'll put around in 2WD LO.</p><p></p><p>How did I get there though... Back in the day I bought a 92 YJ with no flex, 3.07 gears, open, and thornbirds. I learned to drive for 1.5 years. Then my jeep went through a major change and went to 36"SX tires. I found I could crawl over everything, but I also found that if I got hung up somewhere I could create gigantic holes even with well worn SX's. Sure, I might be able to power my way out, but how much damage am I doing in the process? If little/none I'll continue, if I'm starting to create a hole or make one deeper I'll try a different line or pull cable.</p><p></p><p>Today, everyone seems to just want to upgrade right away. Don't spend time learning on a stock (or less in my case LOL) like rig, just upgrade and hammer down when needed. I can't count how many times a trip I see BAD driving out there, and if I'm near it I will take the opportunity to try and educate the driver. But there's also a lot of drivers that will nod with you but go back about their business the minute they think I'm out of their sights.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Travis1, post: 1077320, member: 16253"] Ok, I run 38.5x12.50 SX tires. Why? Honestly I can run 95% of the trails out there on 33's. I chose the tire size I did, merely because I wanted to and occasionally try legal obstacles that need the clearance. Now days most of the time I'll put around in 2WD LO. How did I get there though... Back in the day I bought a 92 YJ with no flex, 3.07 gears, open, and thornbirds. I learned to drive for 1.5 years. Then my jeep went through a major change and went to 36"SX tires. I found I could crawl over everything, but I also found that if I got hung up somewhere I could create gigantic holes even with well worn SX's. Sure, I might be able to power my way out, but how much damage am I doing in the process? If little/none I'll continue, if I'm starting to create a hole or make one deeper I'll try a different line or pull cable. Today, everyone seems to just want to upgrade right away. Don't spend time learning on a stock (or less in my case LOL) like rig, just upgrade and hammer down when needed. I can't count how many times a trip I see BAD driving out there, and if I'm near it I will take the opportunity to try and educate the driver. But there's also a lot of drivers that will nod with you but go back about their business the minute they think I'm out of their sights. [/QUOTE]
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