Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
got it).

I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
clearance as a second reason.

Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.

Thanks

Jimmy

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

it will be a serious differnce on road use.. it will bog it down quite a
bit.. do you have a 5 spd or auto..??

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<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
> pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
> I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
> currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
> got it).
>
> I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
> offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
> easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
> driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
> clearance as a second reason.
>
> Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
> how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
> willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
> would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jimmy
>

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

it will be a serious differnce on road use.. it will bog it down quite a
bit.. do you have a 5 spd or auto..??

--

<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1170345538.916990.59530@m58g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
> Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
> pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
> I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
> currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
> got it).
>
> I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
> offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
> easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
> driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
> clearance as a second reason.
>
> Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
> how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
> willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
> would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jimmy
>

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

it will be a serious differnce on road use.. it will bog it down quite a
bit.. do you have a 5 spd or auto..??

--

<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1170345538.916990.59530@m58g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
> Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
> pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
> I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
> currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
> got it).
>
> I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
> offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
> easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
> driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
> clearance as a second reason.
>
> Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
> how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
> willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
> would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jimmy
>

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

it will be a serious differnce on road use.. it will bog it down quite a
bit.. do you have a 5 spd or auto..??

--

<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1170345538.916990.59530@m58g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
> Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
> pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
> I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
> currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
> got it).
>
> I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
> offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
> easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
> driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
> clearance as a second reason.
>
> Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
> how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
> willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
> would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jimmy
>

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

On Feb 1, 11:58 am, "Jeeper" <a...@123.com> wrote:
> it will be a serious differnce on road use.. it will bog it down quite a
> bit.. do you have a 5 spd or auto..??
>
> --
>
> <jmast...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170345538.916990.59530@m58g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
> > pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
> > I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
> > currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
> > got it).
>
> > I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
> > offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
> > easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
> > driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
> > clearance as a second reason.
>
> > Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
> > how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
> > willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
> > would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>
> > Thanks
>
> > Jimmy

I have a 5spd

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

On Feb 1, 11:58 am, "Jeeper" <a...@123.com> wrote:
> it will be a serious differnce on road use.. it will bog it down quite a
> bit.. do you have a 5 spd or auto..??
>
> --
>
> <jmast...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170345538.916990.59530@m58g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
> > pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
> > I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
> > currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
> > got it).
>
> > I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
> > offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
> > easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
> > driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
> > clearance as a second reason.
>
> > Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
> > how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
> > willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
> > would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>
> > Thanks
>
> > Jimmy

I have a 5spd

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

On Feb 1, 11:58 am, "Jeeper" <a...@123.com> wrote:
> it will be a serious differnce on road use.. it will bog it down quite a
> bit.. do you have a 5 spd or auto..??
>
> --
>
> <jmast...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170345538.916990.59530@m58g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
> > pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
> > I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
> > currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
> > got it).
>
> > I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
> > offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
> > easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
> > driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
> > clearance as a second reason.
>
> > Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
> > how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
> > willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
> > would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>
> > Thanks
>
> > Jimmy

I have a 5spd

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

On Feb 1, 11:58 am, "Jeeper" <a...@123.com> wrote:
> it will be a serious differnce on road use.. it will bog it down quite a
> bit.. do you have a 5 spd or auto..??
>
> --
>
> <jmast...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1170345538.916990.59530@m58g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
> > pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
> > I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
> > currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
> > got it).
>
> > I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
> > offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
> > easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
> > driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
> > clearance as a second reason.
>
> > Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
> > how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
> > willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
> > would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>
> > Thanks
>
> > Jimmy

I have a 5spd

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1170354189.582287.205790@l53g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> On Feb 1, 11:58 am, "Jeeper" <a...@123.com> wrote:
>> it will be a serious differnce on road use.. it will bog it down quite a
>> bit.. do you have a 5 spd or auto..??
>>
>> --
>>
>> <jmast...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1170345538.916990.59530@m58g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
>>
>> > Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
>> > pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
>> > I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
>> > currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
>> > got it).
>>
>> > I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
>> > offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
>> > easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
>> > driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
>> > clearance as a second reason.
>>
>> > Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
>> > how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
>> > willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
>> > would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>>
>> > Thanks
>>
>> > Jimmy
>
> I have a 5spd

It will seriously rob power... your 5th gear will become useless except for
down hill. Your speedometer will require a different gear to compensate.
Your stock gear ratio is 4.10s. To get back close to original power you
will have to go to at least 4.88 (which is the most you can do in a D35 I
think).

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i