BEST SHOCKS FOR 30-9.50R15 TIRES

04-09-1999, 01:13 PM

I recently changed the stock tires to 30-9.50R15 Wrangler AT/S. I like the change in looks, feel, and off-road performance. I really have a hard time believing people are putting 31's on a stocker, it seems to me that not only would it rub, but would also limit wheel travel. The problem I am experiencing is that even with the slight
increase in tire size, there is a lot more body roll. Is that caused by the additional unsprung weight? Should I upgrade my shocks? What do you think about Edelbrock IAS or how about Bilstien's. I want more
cornering control without sacrificing ride or comfort. Will the new shocks need to be longer than stock?

04-09-1999, 09:57 PM

What tires did you replace? I put Wrangler AT/S on my 98 and I found them to be quite a bit more wiggly(but a smoother more comfortable ride) than the original Firestone Wilderness HT.

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Paul Gagnon
www.geocities.com/baja/canyon/8253

04-10-1999, 08:49 AM

I went from the P235/75R15 Wrangler RT/S's, which came as the original equipment to the slightly larger AT/S's.

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04-09-1999, 01:13 PM	#1
MichaelF Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	I recently changed the stock tires to 30-9.50R15 Wrangler AT/S. I like the change in looks, feel, and off-road performance. I really have a hard time believing people are putting 31's on a stocker, it seems to me that not only would it rub, but would also limit wheel travel. The problem I am experiencing is that even with the slight increase in tire size, there is a lot more body roll. Is that caused by the additional unsprung weight? Should I upgrade my shocks? What do you think about Edelbrock IAS or how about Bilstien's. I want more cornering control without sacrificing ride or comfort. Will the new shocks need to be longer than stock?

04-09-1999, 09:57 PM	#2
Paul Gagnon Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	What tires did you replace? I put Wrangler AT/S on my 98 and I found them to be quite a bit more wiggly(but a smoother more comfortable ride) than the original Firestone Wilderness HT. ------------------ Paul Gagnon www.geocities.com/baja/canyon/8253

04-10-1999, 08:49 AM	#3
MichaelF Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	I went from the P235/75R15 Wrangler RT/S's, which came as the original equipment to the slightly larger AT/S's.