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Title: TJ spark plug and tire Questions
Post by: fony3 on December 13, 2005, 10:22:07 AM

I was wondering where I can buy some bosch spark plugs in Calgary.
I was also wondering what are the biggest tires i can fit on an 02 TJ sport without lifting.

Thanks.

Title: TJ spark plug and tire Questions
Post by: Bnine on December 13, 2005, 10:27:33 AM

Any auto Value store

31's on a stock TJ without major rubs, or just lookin bad all around.

Title: TJ spark plug and tire Questions
Post by: redbull on December 13, 2005, 04:50:47 PM

Quote from: "bnine"

Any auto Value store.

Or Wal-Mart, crappy tire, Parts Source, etc...

I've ordered from www.clubplug.net when I wanted specialty plugs. They were great to deal with, and cheaper than getting them from Crappy Tire.

Title: TJ spark plug and tire Questions
Post by: apex on December 13, 2005, 04:55:38 PM

are you swapping your plugs on the '02 already? let me know if you notice a difference.

Title: TJ spark plug and tire Questions
Post by: fony3 on December 16, 2005, 01:30:10 PM

Thanks alot guys.

Apex...i'll let you know if i notice any difference, i am assuming i'll just improve my mileage a bit.

Title: TJ spark plug and tire Questions
Post by: apex on December 16, 2005, 02:19:01 PM

ya, i'm interested because I have the same year of Jeep. Lemme know  :D

Title: TJ spark plug and tire Questions
Post by: Dragonmaster on December 16, 2005, 06:25:06 PM

Quote from: "Apex"

ya, i'm interested because I have the same year of Jeep. Lemme know  :D

I've replaced mine twice already in my 02.   Everytime I do I get a slight bump in mileage that diminishes over about a year and a half.

Title: TJ spark plug and tire Questions
Post by: fony3 on January 10, 2006, 11:31:12 PM

Sorry i took so long to get back to ya, been outta town.

So i swapped out the (what i am assuming were) stock champion plugs, they were slightly corroded away on the tips. I replaced them with some Bosch Platinum plugs. On my first tank, I didn't really get any difference in mileage. I was on christmas holidays, so my driving routine was quite a bit different. Now that school is in, I should be able to get a better comparison of mileage.

Title: TJ spark plug and tire Questions
Post by: fony3 on February 04, 2006, 11:38:09 AM

hey, sorry i took so long to reply, i have been off the walls buisy.

Apex, i actually did get a small boost on my milage. Maybe a half to a full mile per gallon, depending on how hard i am driving her. I think the real advantage wiht the platinums, is i probably wont have to change them for a very long time.

Title: TJ spark plug and tire Questions
Post by: apex on February 04, 2006, 06:59:19 PM

thanks fony

Title: TJ spark plug and tire Questions
Post by: redbull on February 05, 2006, 02:09:09 AM

I've never liked the Bosch platinums because of the teeny electrode encased in the ceramic insulator. I believe it can foul too easy. If you look at an NGK platinum, you'll understand.

Also, I'm a firm believer that fresh copper Champions every year are better than paying premium for platinums. Cheaper in the long run, too.