Having a bumpy winter!

bcmaxx

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The West Kootenays,B.C. Canada

• Dec 18, 2007

• #1

I usually run 32's on my 89 but for the first year I went to 235/75/15 studded winters. I notice my ride has been alot bumpier, does the cold affect the shocks or just having smaller size tires? I run them at about the same pressure as my 32's on the street. I will be purchasing re monotubes after christmas.
thanks!

 

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BruceB83

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Dacula, Georgia

• Dec 18, 2007

• #2

I may be WAY off here, but couldn't the bumpiness be coming from the studs? :dunno: I mean...I've never used them before but I would imagine studs would make the ride bumpy.

 

bcmaxx

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The West Kootenays,B.C. Canada

• Dec 18, 2007

• #3

no, not the studs, dont feel them, I mean when i hit a hole,bump or crack in the road.

 

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89xj

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Location

aston,pa

• Dec 18, 2007

• #4

i have gas shocks and they ride better in the cold.

 

four_shot

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Waukegan, IL

• Dec 18, 2007

• #5

sounds like tire pressures to me...what are you running?

 

bcmaxx

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The West Kootenays,B.C. Canada

• Dec 18, 2007

• #6

26 front and rear, with explorer procomp shocks, I dont want to go any lower pressure wise because my rims are 8" wide

 

CantonXJ

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Canton, CT

• Dec 18, 2007

• #7

A couple of things come to mind. First, the 32's have a taller sidewall which likely flexes a bit more and will cushion smaller irregularities than do your snows. Secondly, the larger tire's diameter allows it to step across things such as chatter bumps without following their contours as closely as would a smaller diameter tire.

Dave

 

bcmaxx

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Location

The West Kootenays,B.C. Canada

• Dec 18, 2007

• #8

yeah that makes sense, I was thinking my shocks were freezing up or something