Kenda Klever R/T 35x10.5x17 installed on Black Diamond Bronco with SAS Bilstein suspension

[TallDude]

Just added these to my BD.
Installed on factory steelies.
RC third brake light extension.
Crash bars removed.
SAS Bilsteintake-offs installed (see writeup thread).

BEFORE / AFTER:

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[Aztec1382]

Great tires

 

[83XLT]

no lift/level?

 

[TallDude]

no lift/level?

Installed SAS suspension. Gained 1inch from that and about 2inches from tires.

 

[BD6G]

Looks great OP!

 

[Blksn955.o]

great to see, I am leaning towards those but in the 35x12.5 size and some Method rims. I have read good reviews on them. Glad to see others running them.

How do they drive/sound (I have heard they are not that loud).

 

[BroncoAZ]

Looks great. I was interested in these tires, but the weight kept me from buying.

 

[TallDude]

great to see, I am leaning towards those but in the 35x12.5 size and some Method rims. I have read good reviews on them. Glad to see others running them.

How do they drive/sound (I have heard they are not that loud).

Just got back from a drive. Very happy with them. They are louder than the stock Grabber ATX's, but nothing crazy. Only would notice without any music/noise inside. Handles the rain great. The shop had these at 29-30psi cold (31-32 warm) which is maybe a bit low, so I added 2-3 PSI to see how they do around 34-35 warmed up. The weight is slightly noticeable, which is why to be safe I wanted to install some SAS supsension since I figured those are engineered to handle 35's no prob. Couldn't be happier. Love the stance and the taller/thin style tire!

 

[Tricky Dick]

No spacers? How much frame clearance at full lock?

 

[TallDude]

No spacers? How much frame clearance at full lock?

No spacers.
Looks like there’s space, a few inches of clearance maybe?
I’ve had no rub at full lock going forward and backwards so far.

 

[kodiakisland]

I have no problem with my 35X11.50s on the steelies either. That may change when I go to 37X11.50s.

 

[Tricky Dick]

No spacers.
Looks like there’s space, a few inches of clearance maybe?
I’ve had no rub at full lock going forward and backwards so far.

Nice. I'm thinking of moving my 35x10.5 Badaks to base wheels to tuck them in but was wondering if they'd rub at +55. They're probably an inch taller than the Kendas but looks like it should be fine.

 

[AGChevelle]

Looks Great! Was contemplating the Klevers myself. Added Sasquatch coilovers to my BD and then went with the Kanati Trail Hogs. 315 12.50 17 all i needed to do was remove the crash bars. Full motion no rubs, promise I've tried!

 

[rdv350]

Just curious how does it handle and ride with the Sasquatch suspension compared to stock?

 

[mattymik]

Nice! So am I understanding correctly: you were rocking a Black Diamond, and then switched to Big Bend wheels, and now switched back to BD with new tires?

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