Really want a 2012 Wrangler...Is there something wrong with me? - Page 18

NFRs2000nyc · 03-14-2013, 07:40 PM

Really gotta say again, how good the Duratracs are. Wharton State Forest has everything from dirt, to lose rock, to mud, to water, and they were sublime everywhere. The ONLY thing they are not awesome at conquering is wet boulders. If you are trying to climb a boulder and it's wet, they tend to slip. Other than that, they are fantastic, and amazing (for this type of tire) on the road as well.

Sentaruu · 03-14-2013, 08:00 PM

if i keep looking at your wrangler i might just go give my audi a bright.****.orange. paint job...

mattcarle21 · 03-14-2013, 09:08 PM

If anyone wants a great budget tire, check out treadwright.com. They are retread tires, but not the blow off stuff you're thinking. They come with 40k mileage warranty and good customer service. I have them on mine and will never go back if they keep selling my size. They are great on and off road and nearly half the price of other tires.

NFRs2000nyc · 03-14-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentaruu

if i keep looking at your wrangler i might just go give my audi a bright.****.orange. paint job...

I love bright colors. The only monotone color I ever owned was my second E46 M3 which was alpine white, but other than that, I only buy crazy colors (if available.)

NFRs2000nyc · 03-14-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mattcarle21

If anyone wants a great budget tire, check out treadwright.com. They are retread tires, but not the blow off stuff you're thinking. They come with 40k mileage warranty and good customer service. I have them on mine and will never go back if they keep selling my size. They are great on and off road and nearly half the price of other tires.

Problem is most of their tires are MT. They don't have many ATs.

mattcarle21 · 03-14-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NFRs2000nyc

Problem is most of their tires are MT. They don't have many ATs.

Yea, just the BFGoodrich K/O remake. I have the guard dogs which I can't remember what remake it is, but it's really a AT/MT hybrid. Not too noisy at highway speeds at all.

NFRs2000nyc · 03-14-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mattcarle21

Yea, just the BFGoodrich K/O remake.

If I were looking for a MT tire, I would have no problem picking up a set from them. A lot of guys run them with no issues. I haven't read any issues on failure on them.

NFRs2000nyc · 03-15-2013, 12:11 AM

Anyone looking for a Wrangler?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18109...t_46817wt_1182

roastbeef · 03-15-2013, 03:08 PM

i wouldn't run re-treads on an offroad rig unless it was a trailer queen. the hell these tires go through is more than a re-tread can hold up to and they won't last long.

that monster ebay jeep.... not good for much.

NFRs2000nyc · 03-15-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

i wouldn't run re-treads on an offroad rig unless it was a trailer queen. the hell these tires go through is more than a re-tread can hold up to and they won't last long.

that monster ebay jeep.... not good for much.

A few people saw that thing wheel in Moab, and said it was nothing short of a death trap.

mattcarle21 · 03-15-2013, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastbeef

i wouldn't run re-treads on an offroad rig unless it was a trailer queen. the hell these tires go through is more than a re-tread can hold up to and they won't last long.

that monster ebay jeep.... not good for much.

Thousands of customers say otherwise.

new//M3fan · 03-15-2013, 04:30 PM

There is something wrong with you

I drove a brand new wrangler and it was the slowest, clumsiest piece i've ever driven.

Now if I lived in africa or was used solely as a tow car, beach car or dirt car. I'd get one. however rather get a big fat american diesel on duallies for that and or a oldie jeep

NFRs2000nyc · 03-15-2013, 04:49 PM

To each their own I guess.

budman · 03-15-2013, 06:09 PM

I think the engine is perfectly fine for it needs to do.. Of course its not a race car, but for what it is, i haul ass around in mine. I love taking my doors off and running around

NFRs2000nyc · 03-15-2013, 07:03 PM

I don't want to start a piss fest but.....

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...er_first_test/

Quote:

The new Jeep hit 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, while all of the 3.8-liter Wranglers took between 9.8 and 10.2 seconds.

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz2NejwbYCf

For comparison purposes....

http://www.edmunds.com/bmw/3-series/2012/road-test.html

Quote:

In Edmunds testing, a 2012 BMW 328i with the standard six-speed manual transmission accelerated from a standstill to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds.

I think the older 323s, 328s, and maybe even 330s would have a tought time keeping up, so I don't think it's THAT slow.

IdahoToyo · 03-16-2013, 12:38 AM

^ Stir up the pot man! I think the SC on my Tundy will allow me to outrun most of the cars on this forum

roastbeef · 03-16-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mattcarle21

Thousands of customers say otherwise.

for offroading? i doubt it.

roastbeef · 03-28-2013, 08:02 AM

since this has sort of become the offroading thread, say hello to my new power steering reservoir! (i'm going with a ram-assist setup.)

NFRs2000nyc · 03-28-2013, 08:04 AM

Boss!

budman · 03-28-2013, 08:22 AM

Just got the cylinder head recall done on mine :/

03-14-2013, 07:40 PM	#341
NFRs2000nyc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 850 My Ride: 2003 FormulaRedS2000 View My Garage	Really gotta say again, how good the Duratracs are. Wharton State Forest has everything from dirt, to lose rock, to mud, to water, and they were sublime everywhere. The ONLY thing they are not awesome at conquering is wet boulders. If you are trying to climb a boulder and it's wet, they tend to slip. Other than that, they are fantastic, and amazing (for this type of tire) on the road as well. __________________ Last edited by NFRs2000nyc; 03-14-2013 at 07:48 PM.

03-14-2013, 08:00 PM	#342
Sentaruu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY Posts: 753 My Ride: Audi View My Garage	if i keep looking at your wrangler i might just go give my audi a bright.****.orange. paint job... __________________

03-14-2013, 09:08 PM	#343
mattcarle21 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 743 My Ride: is Breakin My Wallet View My Garage	If anyone wants a great budget tire, check out treadwright.com. They are retread tires, but not the blow off stuff you're thinking. They come with 40k mileage warranty and good customer service. I have them on mine and will never go back if they keep selling my size. They are great on and off road and nearly half the price of other tires. __________________ Autozone is for wannabee's, carefull cuz most of them want to be BMW owners - but can't.- Freeflow

03-15-2013, 12:11 AM	#348
NFRs2000nyc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 850 My Ride: 2003 FormulaRedS2000 View My Garage	Anyone looking for a Wrangler? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18109...t_46817wt_1182 __________________

03-15-2013, 03:08 PM	#349
roastbeef Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: huntington beach, ca Posts: 1,129 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	i wouldn't run re-treads on an offroad rig unless it was a trailer queen. the hell these tires go through is more than a re-tread can hold up to and they won't last long. that monster ebay jeep.... not good for much. __________________ professional grade '02 nissan frontier rock crawler, and a 325 with a few add-ons.

03-15-2013, 04:30 PM	#352
new//M3fan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 2,532 My Ride: 78' 924 87' E30 View My Garage	There is something wrong with you I drove a brand new wrangler and it was the slowest, clumsiest piece i've ever driven. Now if I lived in africa or was used solely as a tow car, beach car or dirt car. I'd get one. however rather get a big fat american diesel on duallies for that and or a oldie jeep __________________ F-BOMBS IN SIGS Bilstein HD's \| E30 M3 FCAB's \| H&R OE Sports \| FR strut bars \| Self tuned 027 chip \| KoseiK1's on R888's \| +crazy OCD things Last edited by new//M3fan; 03-15-2013 at 04:32 PM.

03-15-2013, 04:49 PM	#353
NFRs2000nyc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 850 My Ride: 2003 FormulaRedS2000 View My Garage	To each their own I guess. __________________

03-15-2013, 06:09 PM	#354
budman -not a mod- Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Flo Rida Posts: 31,449 My Ride: is your mom View My Garage	I think the engine is perfectly fine for it needs to do.. Of course its not a race car, but for what it is, i haul ass around in mine. I love taking my doors off and running around __________________ -Gunnar

03-16-2013, 12:38 AM	#356
IdahoToyo Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: A Sunny Town in Idaho Posts: 371 My Ride: 4WD Tundra / GS500F View My Garage	^ Stir up the pot man! I think the SC on my Tundy will allow me to outrun most of the cars on this forum __________________ -- Kyle -- The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.

03-28-2013, 08:02 AM	#358
roastbeef Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: huntington beach, ca Posts: 1,129 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	since this has sort of become the offroading thread, say hello to my new power steering reservoir! (i'm going with a ram-assist setup.) __________________ professional grade '02 nissan frontier rock crawler, and a 325 with a few add-ons. Last edited by roastbeef; 03-28-2013 at 08:03 AM.

03-28-2013, 08:04 AM	#359
NFRs2000nyc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 850 My Ride: 2003 FormulaRedS2000 View My Garage	Boss! __________________

03-28-2013, 08:22 AM	#360
budman -not a mod- Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Flo Rida Posts: 31,449 My Ride: is your mom View My Garage	Just got the cylinder head recall done on mine :/ __________________ -Gunnar

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