19" Maxxis AT Tyres

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Originally Posted by Jaybee

One question - does the Maxxis fit easily into the spare wheel bay and can you get it out with the D4 tow hitch (AKA 'Plow') attached. My Wranglers only drop down with a kick and I've had to cut some excess length of the actual hitch to make that happen. Can't be unhitching a 3 ton caravan to change a tyre!

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Mine was fitted with the 'plough' in place. No issue with fit. Haven't attempted to lower, but will when I get a chance.

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Originally Posted by JamesH

I see they got it up there no trouble but I did not have the tow kit installed so could not say how that would go. If it turns out to be a problem you could consider taking the spare in the van when on trips? I don't know how storage is and how much keeping weight down is a thing.

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Getting it up there is one thing and if it won't come down easily with the 'PLOUGH' in place then I'll have to change to the 'Mitch Hitch' which means I'll have to also change the tow hitch due to the increased height of the Mitch Hitch. Having the spare underneath is tidy and easy in the city but it's a painful place to have a spare when off road so I might also have to look into fitting the 'front runner' spare wheel holder. In theory the size of the Maxxis 980 should the same as the OEM Wranglers, correct? Except that the squarer shape and some extra tread depth might make a difference when lowering the spare in a tight spot.

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Originally Posted by rar110

TR does a pretty good job even with HT tyres.

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It does an awesone job with HT tyres. I think the problem is that HT tryes don't do such an awesome job on rocks or logs where you can easily pinch the sidewall.

I have 18" HT's and went out on the weekend. Tyres at 32psi. I drove onto a round rock (i.e. not sharp) and heard a sharp loss of air - the tyre had flexed enough to pull the bead off the rim. Thankfully it re-seated.

I have also driven over rocks at 30psi and been sitting pretty much on the rim. I can see why some people run higher pressures to protect the sidewall.

I am actually really surprised i havent torn a sidewall yet.

I wouldnt be confident on 19" HT tyres either!

Cheers

Dan

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Originally Posted by Jaybee

Getting it up there is one thing and if it won't come down easily with the 'PLOUGH' in place then I'll have to change to the 'Mitch Hitch'

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Unless you carry a trolley jack you might want to consider the safety aspect of the D4 on its jack with a van attached anyway. The jacks are temperamental enough with just the weight of the vehicle.

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Originally Posted by Graeme

Unless you carry a trolley jack you might want to consider the safety aspect of the D4 on its jack with a van attached anyway. The jacks are temperamental enough with just the weight of the vehicle.

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Very good point, I'm in the process of looking for a good 4 ton hydraulic jack that will do the trick. At least I'll be carrying wheel chocks along with some flat base plates in the van so that should help. Looks like I'll have to put it all to the test.

You don't need a 4 Tonne jack a 2 tonne is ample. You're only lifting a corner which is rated to 960kg

This is what happens when the jacks fail..
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/05/223.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/05/224.jpg

Lucky I was in Digger-town. He's a great bloke and came
Down with a couple of trolley jacks to assist.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

You don't need a 4 Tonne jack a 2 tonne is ample. You're only lifting a corner which is rated to 960kg

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My thinking is that most likely a 2 ton jack wont have enough lift, but then I haven't researched that yet.

Your pic looks like a competition to see how many jacks we can find in the pic. Good to see you had some help.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

This is what happens when the jacks fail..
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/05/223.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/05/224.jpg

Lucky I was in Digger-town. He's a great bloke and came
Down with a couple of trolley jacks to assist.

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Phew! Looking at that first pic i thought you had busted the rear hub!

Looking closer i noticed the wheel had no wheel nuts :D

Cheers

Dan

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Originally Posted by Jaybee

My thinking is that most likely a 2 ton jack wont have enough lift, but then I haven't researched that yet.

Your pic looks like a competition to see how many jacks we can find in the pic. Good to see you had some help.

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When looking for a hydraulic jack look for a 2 stage lift.I used my kinchrome jack and adaptor for the first time to swap my GOE wheels.On the front the jack did the job,just.On the back it was too short and needed a 1" block to get the wheel clear.
For those who got that Kinchrome jack when I got those adaptors made you probably should carry a 1" and 2" block.I intend finding a 2 stage jack,the new one will alwys be usefull in the shed or campertrailer.
Andrew