What's your beater? Or do you daily drive?
Originally Posted by jewellz
here's my beater/project car. 401hp 404 ftlbs at the rear wheels

here's my list of mods
http://nez31s.org/cgi-bin/userPage.pl?n=jon

here's my list of mods
http://nez31s.org/cgi-bin/userPage.pl?n=jon
sssssswwwwwwwweeeeettttttt!!! I love it
Ok so there seems to be a lot of off roaders in here, so I will post this question here too, since both Tacoma forums are as active as the 350Z frenzy site LOL........
I am trying to find as many reviews of swampers as I can. What I'm looking at right now is the LTB's. They are a bias ply tire and from what I can tell they flat spot if parked for a while (even overnight), which is my main concern but normal for that type of tire. Suposidly they go back to normal after about 15 minutes of driving. Just wondering how horrible the flat spots actually are and the vibrations they create before and after the spot goes away?
I'm also trying to figure out what kind of mileage I might get from these, with mostly pavement pounding? Most of that is just around town. I only live about 1/2 mile from work, so there is no commuting. On long drives I will be driving the Z. The only freeway miles would be to and from the trails which is a 1 hour drive each way and would probably be about twice a month.
The main reason I am interested in these is because I want an aggressive mud tire, since it will be a mud toy and in my size I can get these for $120 each, plus I have a $100 gift card. So i was thinking of waiting till they go on sale for buy 3 get one free which they do every so often or free shipping.
The worst milage review I found said somenody would be lucky to get 10,000 miles out of them, while another said 25-30,000. I don't buy the 30,000 at all but I would be very happy if they lasted 15,000 miles at that price. If I get them on sale and they just totally suck, it's not a huge loss. I can just try something more mild and a radial.
I know they are loud but then others say they are not as loud as other BFG tires. Basically for every person that says one thing, somebody will say the opposite. LOL
Anyway if anybody has any feedback, would be helpfull.
Thanks
Chad
I am trying to find as many reviews of swampers as I can. What I'm looking at right now is the LTB's. They are a bias ply tire and from what I can tell they flat spot if parked for a while (even overnight), which is my main concern but normal for that type of tire. Suposidly they go back to normal after about 15 minutes of driving. Just wondering how horrible the flat spots actually are and the vibrations they create before and after the spot goes away?
I'm also trying to figure out what kind of mileage I might get from these, with mostly pavement pounding? Most of that is just around town. I only live about 1/2 mile from work, so there is no commuting. On long drives I will be driving the Z. The only freeway miles would be to and from the trails which is a 1 hour drive each way and would probably be about twice a month.
The main reason I am interested in these is because I want an aggressive mud tire, since it will be a mud toy and in my size I can get these for $120 each, plus I have a $100 gift card. So i was thinking of waiting till they go on sale for buy 3 get one free which they do every so often or free shipping.
The worst milage review I found said somenody would be lucky to get 10,000 miles out of them, while another said 25-30,000. I don't buy the 30,000 at all but I would be very happy if they lasted 15,000 miles at that price. If I get them on sale and they just totally suck, it's not a huge loss. I can just try something more mild and a radial.
I know they are loud but then others say they are not as loud as other BFG tires. Basically for every person that says one thing, somebody will say the opposite. LOL
Anyway if anybody has any feedback, would be helpfull.
Thanks
Chad
ltbs are very loud and wear out extremely fast (I got 12000 out of mine) and they were the 33x13.50-15 cost wise they rock and they do great off road but for on road they SUCK. and my dd is a CRAPALIER
Originally Posted by jewellz
here's my beater/project car. 401hp 404 ftlbs at the rear wheels

here's my list of mods
http://nez31s.org/cgi-bin/userPage.pl?n=jon

here's my list of mods
http://nez31s.org/cgi-bin/userPage.pl?n=jon
Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
nice car! i approve. 

LOL - I love Z31's too. When I started this whole DD thing it was in a Z31.
I have had three turbo ones. I sold my AE to buy my 350Z.

Got to love the T-top's imo. The 350Z became my DD at the time to replace my Z31 with over 200K on her.
Now look where I'm at. My DD isn't even a DD anymore.
Last edited by Z_Driver; Jan 4, 2008 at 09:34 PM.
Originally Posted by Chad68
Ok so there seems to be a lot of off roaders in here, so I will post this question here too, since both Tacoma forums are as active as the 350Z frenzy site LOL........
Chad
Chad
Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep
Why not go with something less aggressive like a BFG Mud terrain?
If so, it might be the ticket for him.
BTW y'all- Did you know a taller thinner tire will work better in Mud a lot of times over a wider shorter one.
Chad 68. I PM'd you some info that might help you. ;-)
Last edited by Z_Driver; Jan 4, 2008 at 09:40 PM.
1990 jeep comanche with 186000 miles on it. the engine is covered with oil and missing power steering reservoir cap. the clutch master cylinder leaks and has to be added to weekly, it has a large hole in the floorboard and is missing one arm rest and one window crank. Engine knocks abundantly but it keeps me from having to get my z dirty as i am in construction.
Originally Posted by koreanwith350z
No one can beat my beater. i got a 94 coralla for back up. Two windows don't work. Trunk don't close all the way. Both door handles inside need to be replaced. Stereo system is about to go out. Both speakers in the back are blown out. 3 out of 4 hub caps have departed from my car on the highway. 185,000+ miles and has hard times going up steep hills. ENTIRE car starts to rumble and shake after going faster then 75. lol ....huge diff from my SS 06 Z, but need the coralla for the malls. =)
Shootz, I've got you beat by a long haul. 85 Sentra 300k + . One door opens, 3 windows open. Leaks water, drilled a few holes in the floor so I dont bathe in the morning to work. Came from factory with 65 ponies, prob has 40 or less now. Its a 5spd though. Dont talk to me about rust, this car has lived and resides on the Big island with all that salt air from the ocean. Whoah its got some rust. To much wrong with it to list. But it runs good (least i think so) and saves miles off my girl.
Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep
Why not go with something less aggressive like a BFG Mud terrain?
I love these tires.
http://www.offroaders.com/tech/AT-MT...ud-Country.htm







