Coyote03

so far I've been happy with the satv flip out. no scratches so far, but I am kinda easy on it. have driven under some low hanging limbs around the farm with no problems yet.

Are they forward or just arched like the xmr?

I understand that the increase in tire size will result in a higher speed than the speedo shows, but i'm curious to why this is more apparent in some more than others. Referencing the thread just a few below this one (32" rockabilys on a limited) he said that his speedo still showed in the 60s I think... just curious...

Speedo... gonna try using my gps next weekend to double check it. 

Andy, I don’t want to hijack this post but could you tell me why I’m seeing other defenders getting at least 6500rpms and over 60mph while I’m barely hitting 50 mph and 5700 rpms? I made a post about it but got no responses. 

On 2/4/2020 at 9:15 PM, Toolboy said:

   I just changed out my stock rims and 27" 'big horns for a set of Sedona Split 6 bead lock rims and 32" Rock-A-Billy tires.  Each new tire and rim combo weighs in at 53 lbs.  The stock rear rims with the bighorns weighed 46 lbs. each.   So I figured I might lose some speed with the increased rotational mass.  However I was pleasantly surprised.  The machine still gps top speed on flat ground at 67 and will now run 70 down hill.  There is obvious speedometer error now but it also cruises better at 50 to 55 mph.  The new tires and rims fit fine even with the shocks on the softest setting.  No rubbing any direction lock to lock on the steering wheel.  The new tires are as quiet or quieter than the factory wheels.  I do notice a little more steering wheel wiggle at certain speed but I have not tried to balance each of the new tire/rim combos yet.  The machine looks as it should have from the factory.  Now it look properly proportioned.  I am sorry for not having pictures yet as it as dark when I finished tonight.  I took it for a 16 mile drive on the blacktop roads around my area and I can say I love these tires.  The power steering is not as strong (obviously) with the bigger tires, and there is slightly more road feedback in the steering wheel.  I am running 12-14 psi in the tires right now but will try up to 20 to see if it improves drivability even more.  This combo is going to be a hot ticket, looks and rides great.  

     I wanted to let others out there questioning what would fit and what would not, to know that this setup works great.  I will post picks soon.

Could you please tell me what kind of rpms you are getting? I’m on 32” Roctanes and only getting 52 mph and 5700rpms. 

New member here... I have a 18 Lonestar with 32” Roctanes. I can only get up to 52 mph and maxing out at 5700rpm. I’m reading of other defenders getting 60+mph and over 6k rpm. My dealer thinks it’s the tires, but I’m skeptical. Any insight from you guys?