Question New tires for my '98 Wrangler Sahara
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Re: Question New tires for my '98 Wrangler Sahara
It's a 10.50 in the 31
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42A7A6F3.C74765C9@***.net...
> I'm partial to BF Goodrich, and the 31 11.50 X 15 T/A KO, should
> work great, and so close to your 30" I doubt you would notice slight
> cost in economy because of the added weight, the speedometer my even be
> a little more accurate. Consumers Survey:
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey....jsp?type=ORAT
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> itemstosell@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
> >
> > I have a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara with the (original factory Goodyear)
> > 30" wheel option. The tires are now a bit worn down and I am looking
> > for new tires.
> >
> > 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> > wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> > lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
> >
> > 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
> >
> > 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> > upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
> >
> > 4. With bigger tires, do I need the speedometer & odometer adjusted?
> > Each turn of the wheel will cover a slightly longer distance, won't it?
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42A7A6F3.C74765C9@***.net...
> I'm partial to BF Goodrich, and the 31 11.50 X 15 T/A KO, should
> work great, and so close to your 30" I doubt you would notice slight
> cost in economy because of the added weight, the speedometer my even be
> a little more accurate. Consumers Survey:
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey....jsp?type=ORAT
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> itemstosell@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
> >
> > I have a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara with the (original factory Goodyear)
> > 30" wheel option. The tires are now a bit worn down and I am looking
> > for new tires.
> >
> > 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> > wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> > lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
> >
> > 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
> >
> > 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> > upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
> >
> > 4. With bigger tires, do I need the speedometer & odometer adjusted?
> > Each turn of the wheel will cover a slightly longer distance, won't it?
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Re: Question New tires for my '98 Wrangler Sahara
It's a 10.50 in the 31
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42A7A6F3.C74765C9@***.net...
> I'm partial to BF Goodrich, and the 31 11.50 X 15 T/A KO, should
> work great, and so close to your 30" I doubt you would notice slight
> cost in economy because of the added weight, the speedometer my even be
> a little more accurate. Consumers Survey:
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey....jsp?type=ORAT
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> itemstosell@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
> >
> > I have a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara with the (original factory Goodyear)
> > 30" wheel option. The tires are now a bit worn down and I am looking
> > for new tires.
> >
> > 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> > wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> > lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
> >
> > 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
> >
> > 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> > upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
> >
> > 4. With bigger tires, do I need the speedometer & odometer adjusted?
> > Each turn of the wheel will cover a slightly longer distance, won't it?
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42A7A6F3.C74765C9@***.net...
> I'm partial to BF Goodrich, and the 31 11.50 X 15 T/A KO, should
> work great, and so close to your 30" I doubt you would notice slight
> cost in economy because of the added weight, the speedometer my even be
> a little more accurate. Consumers Survey:
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey....jsp?type=ORAT
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> itemstosell@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
> >
> > I have a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara with the (original factory Goodyear)
> > 30" wheel option. The tires are now a bit worn down and I am looking
> > for new tires.
> >
> > 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> > wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> > lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
> >
> > 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
> >
> > 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> > upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
> >
> > 4. With bigger tires, do I need the speedometer & odometer adjusted?
> > Each turn of the wheel will cover a slightly longer distance, won't it?
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Re: Question New tires for my '98 Wrangler Sahara
It's a 10.50 in the 31
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42A7A6F3.C74765C9@***.net...
> I'm partial to BF Goodrich, and the 31 11.50 X 15 T/A KO, should
> work great, and so close to your 30" I doubt you would notice slight
> cost in economy because of the added weight, the speedometer my even be
> a little more accurate. Consumers Survey:
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey....jsp?type=ORAT
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> itemstosell@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
> >
> > I have a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara with the (original factory Goodyear)
> > 30" wheel option. The tires are now a bit worn down and I am looking
> > for new tires.
> >
> > 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> > wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> > lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
> >
> > 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
> >
> > 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> > upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
> >
> > 4. With bigger tires, do I need the speedometer & odometer adjusted?
> > Each turn of the wheel will cover a slightly longer distance, won't it?
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42A7A6F3.C74765C9@***.net...
> I'm partial to BF Goodrich, and the 31 11.50 X 15 T/A KO, should
> work great, and so close to your 30" I doubt you would notice slight
> cost in economy because of the added weight, the speedometer my even be
> a little more accurate. Consumers Survey:
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey....jsp?type=ORAT
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> itemstosell@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
> >
> > I have a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara with the (original factory Goodyear)
> > 30" wheel option. The tires are now a bit worn down and I am looking
> > for new tires.
> >
> > 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> > wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> > lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
> >
> > 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
> >
> > 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> > upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
> >
> > 4. With bigger tires, do I need the speedometer & odometer adjusted?
> > Each turn of the wheel will cover a slightly longer distance, won't it?
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Re: Question New tires for my '98 Wrangler Sahara
in article 1118278373.245870.114120@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups. com,
itemstosell@gmail.com at itemstosell@gmail.com wrote on 6/8/05 5:52 PM:
> Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
You have got to be kidding! Do an archive search and you'll see about a
zillion instances of this question, and about 10 zillion replies. I know
that I personally have asked this question several different times <g>!
> 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
Tallest: 31 inch. Fattest: 10.50's on your rims.
> 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
If thick slick mud is not in the picture, the BFG AT/KO is a killer tire.
The only thing it does not do well is deep mud. If mud IS in the picture, I
like the Goodyear MT/R as a tire that can handle mud reasonably well while
also doing everything else well. Except ice. That's what is on my '97: 31"
MT/R's. If you are going to do primarily mud as your 4-wheelin' adventure
of choice (ick), then BFG MT's or ome Super Swampers are in order...
>
> 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
You'll be sitting a little higher, so I guess it'll roll over a little
easier, and you'll lose some fuel economy and some braking and acceleration.
What gear ratio do you have? Automatic or standard tranny? If you have
3.07 gearing and a manual tranny, 31's will not be pleasant.
-jeff
itemstosell@gmail.com at itemstosell@gmail.com wrote on 6/8/05 5:52 PM:
> Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
You have got to be kidding! Do an archive search and you'll see about a
zillion instances of this question, and about 10 zillion replies. I know
that I personally have asked this question several different times <g>!
> 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
Tallest: 31 inch. Fattest: 10.50's on your rims.
> 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
If thick slick mud is not in the picture, the BFG AT/KO is a killer tire.
The only thing it does not do well is deep mud. If mud IS in the picture, I
like the Goodyear MT/R as a tire that can handle mud reasonably well while
also doing everything else well. Except ice. That's what is on my '97: 31"
MT/R's. If you are going to do primarily mud as your 4-wheelin' adventure
of choice (ick), then BFG MT's or ome Super Swampers are in order...
>
> 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
You'll be sitting a little higher, so I guess it'll roll over a little
easier, and you'll lose some fuel economy and some braking and acceleration.
What gear ratio do you have? Automatic or standard tranny? If you have
3.07 gearing and a manual tranny, 31's will not be pleasant.
-jeff
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Re: Question New tires for my '98 Wrangler Sahara
in article 1118278373.245870.114120@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups. com,
itemstosell@gmail.com at itemstosell@gmail.com wrote on 6/8/05 5:52 PM:
> Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
You have got to be kidding! Do an archive search and you'll see about a
zillion instances of this question, and about 10 zillion replies. I know
that I personally have asked this question several different times <g>!
> 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
Tallest: 31 inch. Fattest: 10.50's on your rims.
> 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
If thick slick mud is not in the picture, the BFG AT/KO is a killer tire.
The only thing it does not do well is deep mud. If mud IS in the picture, I
like the Goodyear MT/R as a tire that can handle mud reasonably well while
also doing everything else well. Except ice. That's what is on my '97: 31"
MT/R's. If you are going to do primarily mud as your 4-wheelin' adventure
of choice (ick), then BFG MT's or ome Super Swampers are in order...
>
> 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
You'll be sitting a little higher, so I guess it'll roll over a little
easier, and you'll lose some fuel economy and some braking and acceleration.
What gear ratio do you have? Automatic or standard tranny? If you have
3.07 gearing and a manual tranny, 31's will not be pleasant.
-jeff
itemstosell@gmail.com at itemstosell@gmail.com wrote on 6/8/05 5:52 PM:
> Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
You have got to be kidding! Do an archive search and you'll see about a
zillion instances of this question, and about 10 zillion replies. I know
that I personally have asked this question several different times <g>!
> 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
Tallest: 31 inch. Fattest: 10.50's on your rims.
> 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
If thick slick mud is not in the picture, the BFG AT/KO is a killer tire.
The only thing it does not do well is deep mud. If mud IS in the picture, I
like the Goodyear MT/R as a tire that can handle mud reasonably well while
also doing everything else well. Except ice. That's what is on my '97: 31"
MT/R's. If you are going to do primarily mud as your 4-wheelin' adventure
of choice (ick), then BFG MT's or ome Super Swampers are in order...
>
> 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
You'll be sitting a little higher, so I guess it'll roll over a little
easier, and you'll lose some fuel economy and some braking and acceleration.
What gear ratio do you have? Automatic or standard tranny? If you have
3.07 gearing and a manual tranny, 31's will not be pleasant.
-jeff
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Re: Question New tires for my '98 Wrangler Sahara
in article 1118278373.245870.114120@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups. com,
itemstosell@gmail.com at itemstosell@gmail.com wrote on 6/8/05 5:52 PM:
> Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
You have got to be kidding! Do an archive search and you'll see about a
zillion instances of this question, and about 10 zillion replies. I know
that I personally have asked this question several different times <g>!
> 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
Tallest: 31 inch. Fattest: 10.50's on your rims.
> 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
If thick slick mud is not in the picture, the BFG AT/KO is a killer tire.
The only thing it does not do well is deep mud. If mud IS in the picture, I
like the Goodyear MT/R as a tire that can handle mud reasonably well while
also doing everything else well. Except ice. That's what is on my '97: 31"
MT/R's. If you are going to do primarily mud as your 4-wheelin' adventure
of choice (ick), then BFG MT's or ome Super Swampers are in order...
>
> 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
You'll be sitting a little higher, so I guess it'll roll over a little
easier, and you'll lose some fuel economy and some braking and acceleration.
What gear ratio do you have? Automatic or standard tranny? If you have
3.07 gearing and a manual tranny, 31's will not be pleasant.
-jeff
itemstosell@gmail.com at itemstosell@gmail.com wrote on 6/8/05 5:52 PM:
> Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
You have got to be kidding! Do an archive search and you'll see about a
zillion instances of this question, and about 10 zillion replies. I know
that I personally have asked this question several different times <g>!
> 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
Tallest: 31 inch. Fattest: 10.50's on your rims.
> 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
If thick slick mud is not in the picture, the BFG AT/KO is a killer tire.
The only thing it does not do well is deep mud. If mud IS in the picture, I
like the Goodyear MT/R as a tire that can handle mud reasonably well while
also doing everything else well. Except ice. That's what is on my '97: 31"
MT/R's. If you are going to do primarily mud as your 4-wheelin' adventure
of choice (ick), then BFG MT's or ome Super Swampers are in order...
>
> 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
You'll be sitting a little higher, so I guess it'll roll over a little
easier, and you'll lose some fuel economy and some braking and acceleration.
What gear ratio do you have? Automatic or standard tranny? If you have
3.07 gearing and a manual tranny, 31's will not be pleasant.
-jeff
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Re: Question New tires for my '98 Wrangler Sahara
in article 1118278373.245870.114120@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups. com,
itemstosell@gmail.com at itemstosell@gmail.com wrote on 6/8/05 5:52 PM:
> Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
You have got to be kidding! Do an archive search and you'll see about a
zillion instances of this question, and about 10 zillion replies. I know
that I personally have asked this question several different times <g>!
> 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
Tallest: 31 inch. Fattest: 10.50's on your rims.
> 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
If thick slick mud is not in the picture, the BFG AT/KO is a killer tire.
The only thing it does not do well is deep mud. If mud IS in the picture, I
like the Goodyear MT/R as a tire that can handle mud reasonably well while
also doing everything else well. Except ice. That's what is on my '97: 31"
MT/R's. If you are going to do primarily mud as your 4-wheelin' adventure
of choice (ick), then BFG MT's or ome Super Swampers are in order...
>
> 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
You'll be sitting a little higher, so I guess it'll roll over a little
easier, and you'll lose some fuel economy and some braking and acceleration.
What gear ratio do you have? Automatic or standard tranny? If you have
3.07 gearing and a manual tranny, 31's will not be pleasant.
-jeff
itemstosell@gmail.com at itemstosell@gmail.com wrote on 6/8/05 5:52 PM:
> Hello all... I have not seen this answered before:
You have got to be kidding! Do an archive search and you'll see about a
zillion instances of this question, and about 10 zillion replies. I know
that I personally have asked this question several different times <g>!
> 1. What is the biggest (and fattest) tire I can install on the same
> wheels? I heard something about a 31" will fit. I don't want to do the
> lifting bit... just want something cool looking!
Tallest: 31 inch. Fattest: 10.50's on your rims.
> 2. What are the best tire manufacturers for the jeep?
If thick slick mud is not in the picture, the BFG AT/KO is a killer tire.
The only thing it does not do well is deep mud. If mud IS in the picture, I
like the Goodyear MT/R as a tire that can handle mud reasonably well while
also doing everything else well. Except ice. That's what is on my '97: 31"
MT/R's. If you are going to do primarily mud as your 4-wheelin' adventure
of choice (ick), then BFG MT's or ome Super Swampers are in order...
>
> 3. If I have to replace the flares, no problem. Any downside to
> upgrading the tire size like fuel economy, stability, etc.?
You'll be sitting a little higher, so I guess it'll roll over a little
easier, and you'll lose some fuel economy and some braking and acceleration.
What gear ratio do you have? Automatic or standard tranny? If you have
3.07 gearing and a manual tranny, 31's will not be pleasant.
-jeff
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Re: Question New tires for my '98 Wrangler Sahara
Thanks you.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> It's a 10.50 in the 31
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> It's a 10.50 in the 31
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
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Re: Question New tires for my '98 Wrangler Sahara
Thanks you.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> It's a 10.50 in the 31
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> It's a 10.50 in the 31
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
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Re: Question New tires for my '98 Wrangler Sahara
Thanks you.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> It's a 10.50 in the 31
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> It's a 10.50 in the 31
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ