Moderator: volvite
Why would switching to a 17" wheel improve the ride? More sidewall cushion? I wouldn't expect it to help with those rock solid BFG KO2 sidewalls...smj999smj wrote:The ride in these trucks are pretty sensitive to tire choice. If you want a good ride, you don't go with the choice you made. Best riding tires I've experienced in an R51 was on Michelin LTX M/S2 tires, which are now being replaced by the Defender LTX M/S model. These are highway all-season tires, so they will not have the aggressive look of the KO2's you were looking for.
As far as tire pressure, I would stick with 35 PSI (cold) as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. The 4600's are a good choice for shocks and having the alignment done is good. Airlift 1000 air bags in the rear help and switching to a 17" wheel is probably not something you want to hear.
My car behaves precisely the same way. I put in a 2" lift and KOs and it handled fine, then after two years with no changes it started getting wobbly so I don't buy the theory that tires or lift are the cause.offroad_path wrote:the steering wheel vibrates enough to get seriously annoying. Occasionally the back will jump around.
offroad_path wrote:I get the point, and that makes sense.
What I don't get though is technically I am running more air than the stock as I am on 285/65 tires.