I'm still learning. Are spacers not necessary with the 14's? I'm not sure my offset but I don't think they're 5+2. I was under the impression going taller meant you should go wider also (?). I was just being cautious. Want as much stability as possible if and when I hit the woods.
1'' front, 2" back. I went up 2 inches in wheel size from stock but also went 3 inches up in tire size (24 to 27). I never thought about the ride quality as much as the "tipping" factor.Separate questions, really.
Increasing wheel size means decreasing tire sidewall, thereby decreasing ride quality on a machine that needs all it can get!
What size spacers?
Was that your selection, or was it a package that Southern just threw together? It looks good but Futz makes some good points. That being said don’t sell your machine short. We had a ride recently and Futz, KyGal, and the Goat all had 500’s that went everywhere we did. (Talons and 1000’s) The Goat actually went somewhere I didn’t! Up Slate Rock. I know you don’t want to necessarily get it dirty if you are planning on selling it, but I think you will be really surprised how capable it is.
Unfortunately you are correct!IMO you don't necessarily need that. Plus it'll throw a lot of mud. 1", maybe?
I run 27s on 4+3 12s, btw. 1/2" width difference from 5+2.
Every machine will tip, sooner or later!
@PSquare ... Exactly This! My driving skills are lacking but The p500/520 is a VERY capable trail machine.
Futzin is correct and I am very happy with that setup. 53 feels very good.. . . and don't forget that going from 24s to 27s raises the machine 1.5 inches, not three. And those tires weigh more, for that lower center of gravity thing . . . just sayin'
My machines are at 53.5" or so. Pretty sure my compadre @KyGal83 (27s on 5+2 12s) is at 53 . . .
I’d be just fine with us making that trip again. ‘‘Twas a blast.
Originally I just put the 1" on the back, evened the track width. Then I got caught up in the more is better crowd
Yes, it was my idea.
I would have loved to see that (the slate rock climb). I bet you all had a blast.
I may just do that. I appreciate the inspiration.
Maybe a couple rides with the group is all I need.
You wouldn’t regret it. Several of us are local to you, (Soddy, Signal, Cleveland, Ringgold)Originally I just put the 1" on the back, evened the track width. Then I got caught up in the more is better crowd
Yes, it was my idea.
I would have loved to see that (the slate rock climb). I bet you all had a blast.
I may just do that. I appreciate the inspiration.
Maybe a couple rides with the group is all I need.
I know my way around the Lafollette area better than anyplace else. (Like down my way) There’s some good meandering trails off of Lick Fork in the Elk Valley area too. Good 500 riding. Might be worth checking out sometime.
off topic as i love my P5 and plan on keeping it but i have owned 5 jeeps starting with a CJ5, 2 YJ wranglers one TJ wranger and 2 XJ Cherokee's. No crazy mods to any of them but used them and took them offroad. No issues with any of them besides normal stuff, only had to replace U joints on one them the TJ at 100k miles. All were bought used and ran until 100-150k miles. The P5 ride reminds of my CJ5
I am on my 2nd XJ Cherokee, had loads of trouble with the rear gate on the first one. Every rain was a flood in cargo area.. which I feel like was specific to that one XJ. Both the previous and the current one were 2001… no water issues on the current one, very happy with it thus far. I do not off road the current one (Sheldon), it is still too pretty for that.
