another tire question

tinkering1 said:

I'm sure this has been milked to death but I'm too lazy to search. I've got new 17x9 rims ready to go. I put a 2.5" lift on. Didn't want to go higher because of the added cost of drive shafts, brake line extensions and other things I don't even know about. I want 35x12.5 ties. I'm in a 12'. All I do off road is hunt and explore new place to hunt (which is how i've gotten stuck several times in two wheel drive truck I had before). Do any of you run 35s with this lift and your width? And what rubbing issues have you had. Also, I'm in 3.21 gears which are great with the Sahara (32") tires, at least on the highway. My jeep is a stick shift so I'm sure that makes a big difference, me deciding when to shift. I'd like to see pics of 2.5" lift set ups with 35s, and hear feedback on performance. I'm contemplating 33s, but I really think I'll just want to upsize soon as I get them if I do. HELP!!!

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Canvas JK said:

Rehearing is the best recommendation. There is a chart that shows the optimal gear ration for tires. If you google jeep jk gear ratio it comes up. Tried to post a the pic but it just gave a link. There is a thread somewhere that shows it. I have a 2011 JKUS with the 3.8L and looking at the 4:56's due to having a D30 up front. Once the axles are upgraded I am going 4:88 or 5:13 depending on which axles.

R/
Will

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tinkering1 said:

I'm sure this has been milked to death but I'm too lazy to search. I've got new 17x9 rims ready to go. I put a 2.5" lift on. Didn't want to go higher because of the added cost of drive shafts, brake line extensions and other things I don't even know about. I want 35x12.5 ties. I'm in a 12'. All I do off road is hunt and explore new place to hunt (which is how i've gotten stuck several times in two wheel drive truck I had before). Do any of you run 35s with this lift and your width? And what rubbing issues have you had. Also, I'm in 3.21 gears which are great with the Sahara (32") tires, at least on the highway. My jeep is a stick shift so I'm sure that makes a big difference, me deciding when to shift. I'd like to see pics of 2.5" lift set ups with 35s, and hear feedback on performance. I'm contemplating 33s, but I really think I'll just want to upsize soon as I get them if I do. HELP!!!

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Panda said:

Cut your fenders!!!!! You'll regret spending $ on 33's, add skids- no more lift needed! Go anywhere View attachment 87886 View attachment 87887

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GRNHORN said:

Panda, what is the noise level of your tires on the road?

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Panda said:

Extremely high! As in surrounded by a swarm of angry bee's I love it!

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cozdude said:

surrounded by a small swarm of bees while you fly you dual prop plane loud lol

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Panda said:

Extremely high! As in surrounded by a swarm of angry bee's I love it!

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GRNHORN said:

Thanks, that is what I thought.

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cozdude said:

next time we go wheeling i will take you for a ride so you can hear it for yourself scott.

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DA RUNT said:

Here you go Will, found it

http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?...-the-JK-Wrangler&p=21019&viewfull=1#post21019

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GRNHORN said:

I have the 2.5 lift and run 35s. The only rubbing I have had is when wheeling on the fenders. I have cut them and have no issues with rubbing. I like everythig about the lift and ride quality. I do plan on going to 3.5 on the lift just because I want to go on harder trails and not worry as much about what I am going over.
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Panda said:

Cut your fenders!!!!! You'll regret spending $ on 33's, add skids- no more lift needed! Go anywhere View attachment 87886 View attachment 87887

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hinrichs said:

I ran a 2.5 lift with 37s for a while with minor rubbing

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HILLZ said:

this is mine on 35's with a 2.5" lift. love it! and road noise isn't as bad as i thought it would be. i was a muddie virgin before i got the Summit Mud Hogs and expected them to be loud but with the windows closed there is just a gentle hum.

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tinkering1 said:

Here's the future beast if the attachment comes through. Got the lift and front bumper/winch taken care of.... Waiting for tires, gears and maybe sliders/steps for old folks, and fenders.

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