Driving with 35" wheels
 

Hey guys, what's the thought of driving with 35" wheels? Good bad etc.

I will be getting my jeep in a few weeks and was thinking of upgrading the wheels to 35" and 20"rims. I mostly do city driving but want to hit the trails whenever I can.

Re: Driving with 35" wheels
 

I think you should do some research about what your axles can handle. I'm still in the research phas4 for my wj project (im new to jeeps) but i am doubtful that the stock axles will hold up to the 33's i wanna run. Of course it depends how you drive offroad but the bigger the tires the easier it is the snap axles and other driveline components. personally I want to be able to hammr down when i feel like it.

Re: Driving with 35" wheels
 

35s will be fine on a Jk but you will require new wheels with 4.5" backspace, and either flat fenders or a 2"-2.5" lift. If you plan to wheel stay away from 20" wheels. 17" are cheaper, easier to find, and less likely to be damaged on the trail.

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Jeff, quick question. How are 35s on gas? I mean with the stock 3:21 gears, do you ever get to see 5th with the automatic?

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Hey Jeff what do you think about running 33's on a wj with d35 rear with arb as the only upgrade? sorry to hijack..

Definitely harder on gas with 35s. If you have 3.21 gears stick with 33s. I run factory 3.73 and always leave Overdrive off but that's with the 3.8 and 4spd auto.

33" will be fine on the d35. If you are going to wheel hard though you may want to truss the housing.

Re: Driving with 35" wheels
 

I have 4.10 gears on my rubi with a 2" Aev lift. What size tire could I put on without any rubbing or problems. Was thinking of putting on 285/75/R17 or is285/70/R17 better?

Re: Driving with 35" wheels
 

With that set up you can run a 35x12.50 on wheels with 4.5" Backspace or factory rims with spacers..
With 285s on stock wheels you will need wheel spacers...

Re: Driving with 35" wheels
 

OK wow I have a lot to learn. I was just at the 4X4 shop in Compton a couple days ago during my trip to L.A, awesome shop. They told me its best to run 33's on my JK to avoid any problems with axels etc. 2.5" lift