Tumbleweed
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Thank you ALL for your service and sacrifices.
Need some pictures please!
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JudeinPa
Member
I am in the same dilemma. I am upgrading to new wheels and tires and would really like 35's but don't have the $$$ right now for the upgrades needed to run 35's like gearing upgrade and axle trusses.
Most likely I will just get a set of 33's (MT MTZ's) for now and save a little on gas, loss of highway speeds and wear & tear.
Most likely I will just get a set of 33's (MT MTZ's) for now and save a little on gas, loss of highway speeds and wear & tear.
MR.Ty
Token East Coast Guy
You don't need a truss at all.
Gears are nice to have but not a deal breaker.
Why waste your money on 33s when you really want 35s?
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Lol a truss is a waste of money. All you need are some C gussets ($60) and you can run 35's
MedixJK
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Boom. This ^^^ all of this. 35s are a great size to get the capability with minimal risk.
JudeinPa
Member
Well MR. Ty you taked me into buying a some 35's! I don't have the time right now for "C" gussets install and hope a AEV Procal will get me by until I can get 4:88's installed. I plan on putting my order in within a week or two. Any advice on MT MTZ vs. MT ATZ? Thanx.
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WarriorJeep
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I just tossed 35x12.5/17 grabbers on my 2015 JKURHR and even though they are heavy tires I see no noticeable difference in MPG or performance with 4:10 gears ymmv but I'm loving them. C gussets went on before the 35's though.
Oh and RLTW
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JudeinPa
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So C gussets sould be first? I need a set of new wheels so I can remove my wheel spacers as they are not actually legal here in PA. I was planning to upgrade within a few weeks and run maybe until next spring without the gussets. They may be the deal breaker going with the 35's.
MR.Ty
Token East Coast Guy
I would do the "C" gussets before the tires. That being said, I did run 35s without them for about a month. I do not recommend wheeling if you decide to do 35s before adding the gussets.
All the AEV Procal will do it adjust your shift points and speedo. It is needed if you have an auto since the Jeep will put itself into limp mode when it senses the speedo is off.
No experience with the MTZs or ATZs.
WarriorJeep
New member
Yes so far they are fantastic
JudeinPa
Member
Ghostwalker, I know you are settled on 35's (I do admit they would look better than 33's) but I thought I would post a pic of what you asked for at the beginning of the thread. 33's on a 2.5" lift.
I tossed between 33 & 35's and felt this is better right now for my pocketbook. Down the road I may just make the jump to 37's. That is after an axle swap and re-gearing in a few years. I have 3:73's right now.
Good luck with your final choice.:beer:
I tossed between 33 & 35's and felt this is better right now for my pocketbook. Down the road I may just make the jump to 37's. That is after an axle swap and re-gearing in a few years. I have 3:73's right now.
Good luck with your final choice.:beer:
I understand it won't be seeing much off roading. First off.. what type of terrain are you expecting to see, when/if you do? If it's as minimal as you say, a good set of AT's will cover you. Second.. don't ever put fashion over function unless you have boat loads of money. I was given some great advice when I was in a similar position.. it mainly boiled down to, go out and use your Jeep.. then see what needs to be done to get it where you want to go, then get it. Keep the center of gravity as low as you can and use as many of the factory components as you can (as they are pretty battle proven themselves). Otherwise, you could be wasting money on building a prom queen. It is true that tire size really is the only way to give you ground clearance.. the suspension will only raise the body and give you some more flex depending on the kit. Myself, I went with a 33s (Toyo OC AT2's) on 17x9 wheels for my JKU and will be getting the AEV 2.5" kit when I get off this deployment. The tires have never been an issue for me, my issues were fender rubbing on rough terrain, and while trimming the fenders would alleviate this, I want a little something extra. I'll get you the link to my original thread when I find it.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?25302-Advice-for-a-JK-noob&highlight=wackamole
Here you go.. it's got some pics of rigs with 33's and leveling kits to 35s and 2.5" lifts.. along with some great advice. Keep in mind, the thread is more for general off road, desert use, and overlanding.. not rock crawling or black diamond trails. Those are different beasts all together.
Here you go.. it's got some pics of rigs with 33's and leveling kits to 35s and 2.5" lifts.. along with some great advice. Keep in mind, the thread is more for general off road, desert use, and overlanding.. not rock crawling or black diamond trails. Those are different beasts all together.
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DMF
Active Member
I think you made a good decision. Going to 35's will be a lot steeper on the pocket book. New gears, tuner, gusset, etc. I always read so many people have no issues running 35's with stock gears and while that's true I would hate to put my Jeep through that. A lot of trips I take are hours/day away and I'm carrying passengers with camp gears, tools and a bunch of other stuff I probably don't need, crossing over mountains and to do that on 35's with 3:21 or even 3:73 gears is no bueno.
