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

<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> 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

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

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

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

Terrible.
Not to take away from this thread, but I'm curious - I have a 4.0 6cyl
and I'm running stock 30" and no lift. In all honesty how bad will it
be when I lift 3.5 " and slap 33's on there?

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

Terrible.
Not to take away from this thread, but I'm curious - I have a 4.0 6cyl
and I'm running stock 30" and no lift. In all honesty how bad will it
be when I lift 3.5 " and slap 33's on there?

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

Terrible.
Not to take away from this thread, but I'm curious - I have a 4.0 6cyl
and I'm running stock 30" and no lift. In all honesty how bad will it
be when I lift 3.5 " and slap 33's on there?

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

Terrible.
Not to take away from this thread, but I'm curious - I have a 4.0 6cyl
and I'm running stock 30" and no lift. In all honesty how bad will it
be when I lift 3.5 " and slap 33's on there?

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

<Thoth1126@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Terrible.
> Not to take away from this thread, but I'm curious - I have a 4.0
> 6cyl and I'm running stock 30" and no lift. In all honesty how bad
> will it be when I lift 3.5 " and slap 33's on there?
>
This depends on your cruising speed, driving habits and existing axle ratio.
If you find now that fifth is a bit too much and fourth is not enough, then
you may find that fourth is just right, and fifth is useless after the
change. There are like three common axle ratios, I think, so it would be
hard to answer in general. If you use it off road then the existence of low
range may keep things sane. After you change the tires try it out on that
hair-raising descent where you always needed first gear low. ;^)

Earle

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

<Thoth1126@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1170361035.821082.151800@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
> Terrible.
> Not to take away from this thread, but I'm curious - I have a 4.0
> 6cyl and I'm running stock 30" and no lift. In all honesty how bad
> will it be when I lift 3.5 " and slap 33's on there?
>
This depends on your cruising speed, driving habits and existing axle ratio.
If you find now that fifth is a bit too much and fourth is not enough, then
you may find that fourth is just right, and fifth is useless after the
change. There are like three common axle ratios, I think, so it would be
hard to answer in general. If you use it off road then the existence of low
range may keep things sane. After you change the tires try it out on that
hair-raising descent where you always needed first gear low. ;^)

Earle

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

<Thoth1126@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1170361035.821082.151800@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
> Terrible.
> Not to take away from this thread, but I'm curious - I have a 4.0
> 6cyl and I'm running stock 30" and no lift. In all honesty how bad
> will it be when I lift 3.5 " and slap 33's on there?
>
This depends on your cruising speed, driving habits and existing axle ratio.
If you find now that fifth is a bit too much and fourth is not enough, then
you may find that fourth is just right, and fifth is useless after the
change. There are like three common axle ratios, I think, so it would be
hard to answer in general. If you use it off road then the existence of low
range may keep things sane. After you change the tires try it out on that
hair-raising descent where you always needed first gear low. ;^)

Earle