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TLDR: I love this setup.
I am more concerned with practicality than looks, so I was kind of reluctant to swap out the perfectly adequate stock 235/65s for something bigger. But I really wanted a little extra lift, and wider profile as I am clumsy and tend to bash rims. And yeah, it looks great!
Highly recommended if you own a Tremor.
I am more concerned with practicality than looks, so I was kind of reluctant to swap out the perfectly adequate stock 235/65s for something bigger. But I really wanted a little extra lift, and wider profile as I am clumsy and tend to bash rims. And yeah, it looks great!
- I didn't know what to expect, but 3/4" of extra height over the Tremor's lift is noticeable. The stance is more commanding and purposeful, filling the extra height in the wheel wells, and the seating position feels more like a small truck than a tall sedan. Right after installation, it felt a bit more "climb up" than "climb in". The Maverick is actually quite long for its height, so I prefer this proportion, which to me looks a little more muscular.
- Ride quality is great! Going from a 104 load index in the Wildpeak 235/65 to the big Toyo's 110 means I am running 27-28 psi instead of 35 psi. This lower pressure works amazing with the Tremor's off-road spring and shock - the combination is plush and controlled over any size bump. The extra air volume insulates the Maverick a bit more from road harshness. It feels fantastic, and makes one of the Tremor's best qualities even better.
- No change in performance other than not being able to adjust the speedo for a tire this big in Forscan. The Open Country 245/70 is a minuscule 3.9 lbs heavier per corner than stock (35 vs. 31.1) despite being a +2 size, and the Tremor's 3.81 ratio gives it more grunt than most Mavericks to turn the larger tire at a given speed.
- No rubbing at full lock. It is very close and I am a bit concerned what might happen if the tire gets loaded up with sticky, muddy wet snow - but under regular conditions there is no contact at all.
Highly recommended if you own a Tremor.
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