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  • AT, AP, and MT Tire Tech
    March 15, 2019

    AT, AP, and MT Tire Tech

    The first tire you probably think of when it comes to your Jeep is probably the Mud Terrain (MT) tire. What makes a MT such a specific tire? Just was is an All-Terrain (AT) Tire? Find out in this tire...

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  • What is a Forged Wheel?
    February 26, 2019

    What is a Forged Wheel?

    Other than exotic materials like magnesium or carbon fiber, you won’t find a lighter or stronger wheel than a forged aluminum wheel. Why is that, though? How is it any different from any other aluminum wheel? That’s what this article...

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  • Beadlock Wheels
    February 26, 2019

    Beadlock Wheels

    If there is a defining character of a hardcore off-road Jeep, it’s a set of beadlock wheels. What is the purpose of a beadlock, what kinds are there, why would you use them and when? We’ll talk about beadlocks in...

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  • Steel vs Cast vs Flow Formed Wheels
    February 13, 2019

    Steel vs Cast vs Flow Formed Wheels

    When it comes to wheels for the budget builder, a set of cheap, steel wheels are the first thing that comes to their minds. However, what you may want to consider going with a wheel that not only fits your...

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  • Modern Jeep Bumper Design
    February 4, 2019

    Modern Jeep Bumper Design

    You read and hear about so many different types and designs of bumpers, but what do they all mean? What is a stubby-width bumper? Why might I need a winch plate? What is the difference between a stinger bar and...

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  • Wheel Basics
    January 31, 2019

    Wheel Basics

    We really don’t think of our wheels much considering what they do. We take for granted that they hold the tires on and don’t think of them doing anything else. However, your wheel has a lot of technology involved in...

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  • Vicious Off-Road at ORE 2018
    December 18, 2018

    Vicious Off-Road at ORE 2018

    You can’t be a proper off-road shop without touring the top off-road show in the US. We check out the 2018 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo presented by General Tire at the Pomona Fairplex. The Off-Road Expo is the second biggest...

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  • The Ups and Downs of Lift Kits
    December 3, 2018

    The Ups and Downs of Lift Kits

    It’s one of the first modifications done on Jeeps and needed if you’re going to run big tires. Lift kits not only can level the height from front to rear, but also give you the clearance you need for off-road...

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