kevman65
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No, they'll probably yank you out, prone you, and go Rodney King on yer ass...........So what you guys think? Will I get a fix it ticket for not having mud flaps?
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bobfriesenhahn
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They can throw the book at you. First off, bead-lock wheels are (mostly) not DOT certified, or have the ability to become certified, due to old federal and state laws banning multi-part wheels. The fenders are too narrow since they do not cover the tire. And then there are the missing mud flaps. Lastly, your Jeep looks too good and may distract other drivers.Thatās what Iām afraid of.Damn Commiefornia! May have to look for some mud flaps just in case.
What is the number of your local sheriff so we can inform the authorities?
AZVAJKU
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If you get stopped make sure and say these three statements.
#1: I know my rights!
#2: Shouldnāt you be arresting real criminals?
#3: Fuck the police!
If you say those things youāll be good. Promise!
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WJCO
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And shoot a gun in the air at the same time. Works every time.
Jsouder53
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At least in California. Other states (red ones) you might not get away with it
OverlanderJK
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Resist. Always resist.
Dale72
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Looks good RayHere they are all installed minus the spare. Iām loving the look! Now I canāt wait to get the lift installed in a few weeks. I will say itās a huge difference in the feeling and how it drives compared to stock. Iāll get used to it quickly though. lol
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Bullwinckle
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Thanks!!
DirtHeadDavis
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Looks awesome Ray! Welcome to the Machined gang - good call haha.Here they are all installed minus the spare. Iām loving the look! Now I canāt wait to get the lift installed in a few weeks. I will say itās a huge difference in the feeling and how it drives compared to stock. Iāll get used to it quickly though. lol
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As far as the tires go I think youāll be fine. Worst Iāve gotten is a no front plate ticket back when I didnāt have a winch, and havenāt seen any of my friends with Jeeps get one either for the tires and we all live down here in SD.
Bullwinckle
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Thanks Presley! Yea the machines look, looks really good especially with the blue Jeep.
Yea Iām starting to think that Iām overthinking the ticket thing
benatc1
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Looking great Ray, in regards to ridge grapplers I think youāll be very happy, Iāve ran them on gladiator, JLU, and Full size diesel trucks and all have performed well for me, snow, rain, road, etc. but I will say that the tread like to fill up in snowy conditions, but it never made me feel as if I was losing much traction. Certainly everyone has different experiences, and every scenario is different, Jeeps are light and will never be as grounded as some heavier vehicles on snow/rain so itās just part of it as well. I sometimes wish I had them on my 392 as they are much quieter and smoother than trail grapplers but nothing you canāt get used to lol.
Bullwinckle
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Thanks! Iām glad you had a good experience with the trail grapplers. So far Iām liking them quite a bit. I do like how quiet and smooth they are. I canāt wait to get them out on the trail.
Mike Pierson
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Hey Ray, had an awesome day in the snow up around Shasta today. The RGs performed fantastic! I had the opportunity to break trail for a bit in a couple feet of snow and had no trouble at all. I give them the oātay seal of approval!
Bullwinckle
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lol Awesome! Thatās good to hear they did good in the snow! I think they are going to be a pretty darn good tire.
Bullwinckle
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After installing the wheels and tires I test drove it on the highway. While all was smooth when I got to 68 to 75 I felt a pretty good shake so Iām at Americas (Discount) tire to get them balanced. Sadly they said they couldnāt road force balance them due to them being true beadlocks. I guess any balance is better than nothing. Hoping it will make things a bit smootherā¦
I guess any balance is better than nothing. Hoping it will make things a bit smootherā¦
Mike Pierson
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Yeah, mine needed no weights up to low 70s then had a shimmy. AT added some weight strips and did a dynamic balance on them and were then smooth as silk. Youāll be fine Iām sure.After installing the wheels and tires I test drove it on the highway. While all was smooth when I got to 68 to 75 I felt a pretty good shake so Iām at Americas (Discount) tire to get them balanced. Sadly they said they couldnāt road force balance them due to them being true beadlocks.
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Bullwinckle
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Yup just test drove now and they are way better!
Bullwinckle
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black pearl
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You have way more coverage than I have with my JK. I drive all up and down California no issues in 7 years.
In California your can have 3ā of tread exposure past the fender, this doesnāt include sidewall.
kevman65
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Dang, looks like you guys were smoking the good stuff........