Scar0
06-28-2010, 05:58 AM
The Nitro was long over due for some new shoes.
Here is what I got, with a little help from Mom.
She said that since she didn't get me an X-mass gift last year, she would pay for 2, if I paid for the other 2.
Got to give credit where credit is due... :) Thanks Mom!
Les Schwab Mountaincat E/T, 245/70R -17, "E" load rated, 30.5" diameter, on my stock rims.
http://www.lesschwab.com/tires/light_truck/large/mountaincatet_lg.jpg
They have a nice aggressive tread for the mud and snow. But look even better in real life!
These things are freaking Awesome!
There is some real meat on these things!
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders2.jpg
Just look at that tread depth.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders5.jpg
I did a little research on these tires and discovered they are a "Dick Cepek" tire, made for Les Schwab. Notice the the "D" over the "C" built into the side tread. It also has his name on it in small print.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders1.jpg
I know some of you are going to want to know.
They are noisy on the road and ride a bit more rough. I love it!
Here is a Pic of the "Look". My fenders don't look like they are starving anymore.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders3.jpg
I took it to the ramp at the fair grounds, to flex it again.
Even with the tire all stuffed up in the rear, there is no rubbing.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders4.jpg
Then I checked for front rub... NONE! Yea!!!
Here is the front of the R.F. tire, looking up from the ground. This is as close as it gets to the wheel-well liner.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders6.jpg
Here is one of the back of the L.F tire. This is the closest point as well. No liner trimming needed. :D
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders7.jpg
They don't stick out as far as I would like. But I am OK with that, because there is no rubbing what-so-ever.(Flexed or not.)
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders8.jpg
Now I need to give her a good wash and get a new Sig Pic.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders9.jpg
For those who have never heard of Les Schwab (http://www.lesschwab.com/default.asp) tire, they are a local tire company serving the Pacific North West. I have gotten all my tires there since the 80's. Great company.
Here is what I got, with a little help from Mom.
She said that since she didn't get me an X-mass gift last year, she would pay for 2, if I paid for the other 2.
Got to give credit where credit is due... :) Thanks Mom!
Les Schwab Mountaincat E/T, 245/70R -17, "E" load rated, 30.5" diameter, on my stock rims.
http://www.lesschwab.com/tires/light_truck/large/mountaincatet_lg.jpg
They have a nice aggressive tread for the mud and snow. But look even better in real life!
These things are freaking Awesome!
There is some real meat on these things!
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders2.jpg
Just look at that tread depth.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders5.jpg
I did a little research on these tires and discovered they are a "Dick Cepek" tire, made for Les Schwab. Notice the the "D" over the "C" built into the side tread. It also has his name on it in small print.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders1.jpg
I know some of you are going to want to know.
They are noisy on the road and ride a bit more rough. I love it!
Here is a Pic of the "Look". My fenders don't look like they are starving anymore.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders3.jpg
I took it to the ramp at the fair grounds, to flex it again.
Even with the tire all stuffed up in the rear, there is no rubbing.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders4.jpg
Then I checked for front rub... NONE! Yea!!!
Here is the front of the R.F. tire, looking up from the ground. This is as close as it gets to the wheel-well liner.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders6.jpg
Here is one of the back of the L.F tire. This is the closest point as well. No liner trimming needed. :D
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders7.jpg
They don't stick out as far as I would like. But I am OK with that, because there is no rubbing what-so-ever.(Flexed or not.)
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders8.jpg
Now I need to give her a good wash and get a new Sig Pic.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Wheels/Mudders9.jpg
For those who have never heard of Les Schwab (http://www.lesschwab.com/default.asp) tire, they are a local tire company serving the Pacific North West. I have gotten all my tires there since the 80's. Great company.