Help with new 35" tires
10-15-2003, 06:05 PM
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Re: Help with new 35" tires
But, he'd fit right in with the rest of the Friday night boulevard
cruisers.
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Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> In that case you may want to re-think the whole thing and maybe start
> over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
> simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
> a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
> gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
>
> This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
> I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
> spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
> is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
> lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
> with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
> for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
> tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
> in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
> driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
> modifications.
cruisers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> In that case you may want to re-think the whole thing and maybe start
> over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
> simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
> a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
> gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
>
> This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
> I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
> spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
> is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
> lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
> with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
> for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
> tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
> in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
> driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
> modifications.
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