Driving with 35" wheels
01-23-2013, 02:32 PM
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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.
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.
01-24-2013, 07:27 AM
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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.
01-24-2013, 09:13 AM
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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.
01-24-2013, 12:43 PM
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Re: Driving with 35" wheels
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..
01-24-2013, 02:39 PM
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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.
01-24-2013, 02:42 PM
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01-24-2013, 09:14 PM
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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?
01-25-2013, 10:33 PM
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Re: Driving with 35" wheels
With 285s on stock wheels you will need wheel spacers...
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01-28-2013, 08:57 AM
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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