Re: TJ Fuel Consumption 31 inch tires?
31" is stock for Rubicons, 30" is a factory optional and very common stock
tire size for TJs, not sure about the smallest tire size available on base-level Jeeps. Jerry -- Jerry Bransford To email, remove 'me' from my email address N6TAY, PP-ASEL See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:73jgc.174569$SQE.91192@news01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > What is the stock tire size? > > > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message > news:ofigc.17857$Rz3.7735@fed1read05... > > You didn't really buy a Jeep for fuel economy or highway handling did you? > > I hope not. > > > > And if the handling is truly bad, the previous owner probably screwed > > something up on the suspension or alignment. TJs handle pretty good on > the > > highway. Not like a sportscar but not bad either. Going from 31", which > is > > what the Rubicon comes with anyway, to 30" is not going to make much > > difference at all. > > > > Jerry > > -- > > Jerry Bransford > > To email, remove 'me' from my email address > > N6TAY, PP-ASEL > > See the Geezer Jeep at > > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > > > > "Dale Peterson" <dale_peterson@charter.net> wrote in message > > news:1083bj7284cbm7d@corp.supernews.com... > > > Just bought a 1998 TJ with new 31 inch Goodrich tires. I think these > > larger > > > then normal tires are screwing with the gas mileage and the handling at > > hwy > > > speeds. Since they are new I think I trade them for original tres. Do > > you > > > folks think that will make a difference. > > > > > > Dale > > > Gardnerville, Nevada 45 miles South of Reno in the Beautiful > > Sierra/Nevada > > > Mtns. > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: TJ Fuel Consumption 31 inch tires?
31" is stock for Rubicons, 30" is a factory optional and very common stock
tire size for TJs, not sure about the smallest tire size available on base-level Jeeps. Jerry -- Jerry Bransford To email, remove 'me' from my email address N6TAY, PP-ASEL See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:73jgc.174569$SQE.91192@news01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > What is the stock tire size? > > > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message > news:ofigc.17857$Rz3.7735@fed1read05... > > You didn't really buy a Jeep for fuel economy or highway handling did you? > > I hope not. > > > > And if the handling is truly bad, the previous owner probably screwed > > something up on the suspension or alignment. TJs handle pretty good on > the > > highway. Not like a sportscar but not bad either. Going from 31", which > is > > what the Rubicon comes with anyway, to 30" is not going to make much > > difference at all. > > > > Jerry > > -- > > Jerry Bransford > > To email, remove 'me' from my email address > > N6TAY, PP-ASEL > > See the Geezer Jeep at > > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > > > > "Dale Peterson" <dale_peterson@charter.net> wrote in message > > news:1083bj7284cbm7d@corp.supernews.com... > > > Just bought a 1998 TJ with new 31 inch Goodrich tires. I think these > > larger > > > then normal tires are screwing with the gas mileage and the handling at > > hwy > > > speeds. Since they are new I think I trade them for original tres. Do > > you > > > folks think that will make a difference. > > > > > > Dale > > > Gardnerville, Nevada 45 miles South of Reno in the Beautiful > > Sierra/Nevada > > > Mtns. > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: TJ Fuel Consumption 31 inch tires?
31" is stock for Rubicons, 30" is a factory optional and very common stock
tire size for TJs, not sure about the smallest tire size available on base-level Jeeps. Jerry -- Jerry Bransford To email, remove 'me' from my email address N6TAY, PP-ASEL See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:73jgc.174569$SQE.91192@news01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > What is the stock tire size? > > > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message > news:ofigc.17857$Rz3.7735@fed1read05... > > You didn't really buy a Jeep for fuel economy or highway handling did you? > > I hope not. > > > > And if the handling is truly bad, the previous owner probably screwed > > something up on the suspension or alignment. TJs handle pretty good on > the > > highway. Not like a sportscar but not bad either. Going from 31", which > is > > what the Rubicon comes with anyway, to 30" is not going to make much > > difference at all. > > > > Jerry > > -- > > Jerry Bransford > > To email, remove 'me' from my email address > > N6TAY, PP-ASEL > > See the Geezer Jeep at > > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > > > > "Dale Peterson" <dale_peterson@charter.net> wrote in message > > news:1083bj7284cbm7d@corp.supernews.com... > > > Just bought a 1998 TJ with new 31 inch Goodrich tires. I think these > > larger > > > then normal tires are screwing with the gas mileage and the handling at > > hwy > > > speeds. Since they are new I think I trade them for original tres. Do > > you > > > folks think that will make a difference. > > > > > > Dale > > > Gardnerville, Nevada 45 miles South of Reno in the Beautiful > > Sierra/Nevada > > > Mtns. > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: TJ Fuel Consumption 31 inch tires?
I think we have reached a milestone here. Someone actually thinking of
going to a *smaller* tire. :) Seriously though, I run 31's, had 30's stock with the optional tire/wheel package. Don't notice any difference in mileage or handling, except for a slightly reduced turning radius (had to adjust the steering stops). You might want to have your alignment checked if you think you have substandard tracking at hwy speeds, but I doubt it's the tires. Dave http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 15:23:29 -0700, "Dale Peterson" <dale_peterson@charter.net> wrote: >Just bought a 1998 TJ with new 31 inch Goodrich tires. I think these larger >then normal tires are screwing with the gas mileage and the handling at hwy >speeds. Since they are new I think I trade them for original tres. Do you >folks think that will make a difference. > >Dale >Gardnerville, Nevada 45 miles South of Reno in the Beautiful Sierra/Nevada >Mtns. > |
Re: TJ Fuel Consumption 31 inch tires?
I think we have reached a milestone here. Someone actually thinking of
going to a *smaller* tire. :) Seriously though, I run 31's, had 30's stock with the optional tire/wheel package. Don't notice any difference in mileage or handling, except for a slightly reduced turning radius (had to adjust the steering stops). You might want to have your alignment checked if you think you have substandard tracking at hwy speeds, but I doubt it's the tires. Dave http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 15:23:29 -0700, "Dale Peterson" <dale_peterson@charter.net> wrote: >Just bought a 1998 TJ with new 31 inch Goodrich tires. I think these larger >then normal tires are screwing with the gas mileage and the handling at hwy >speeds. Since they are new I think I trade them for original tres. Do you >folks think that will make a difference. > >Dale >Gardnerville, Nevada 45 miles South of Reno in the Beautiful Sierra/Nevada >Mtns. > |
Re: TJ Fuel Consumption 31 inch tires?
I think we have reached a milestone here. Someone actually thinking of
going to a *smaller* tire. :) Seriously though, I run 31's, had 30's stock with the optional tire/wheel package. Don't notice any difference in mileage or handling, except for a slightly reduced turning radius (had to adjust the steering stops). You might want to have your alignment checked if you think you have substandard tracking at hwy speeds, but I doubt it's the tires. Dave http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 15:23:29 -0700, "Dale Peterson" <dale_peterson@charter.net> wrote: >Just bought a 1998 TJ with new 31 inch Goodrich tires. I think these larger >then normal tires are screwing with the gas mileage and the handling at hwy >speeds. Since they are new I think I trade them for original tres. Do you >folks think that will make a difference. > >Dale >Gardnerville, Nevada 45 miles South of Reno in the Beautiful Sierra/Nevada >Mtns. > |
Re: TJ Fuel Consumption 31 inch tires?
I think we have reached a milestone here. Someone actually thinking of
going to a *smaller* tire. :) Seriously though, I run 31's, had 30's stock with the optional tire/wheel package. Don't notice any difference in mileage or handling, except for a slightly reduced turning radius (had to adjust the steering stops). You might want to have your alignment checked if you think you have substandard tracking at hwy speeds, but I doubt it's the tires. Dave http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 15:23:29 -0700, "Dale Peterson" <dale_peterson@charter.net> wrote: >Just bought a 1998 TJ with new 31 inch Goodrich tires. I think these larger >then normal tires are screwing with the gas mileage and the handling at hwy >speeds. Since they are new I think I trade them for original tres. Do you >folks think that will make a difference. > >Dale >Gardnerville, Nevada 45 miles South of Reno in the Beautiful Sierra/Nevada >Mtns. > |
Re: TJ Fuel Consumption 31 inch tires?
Smallest size on base TJ's is 215 x 75 x 15.
I would recommend leaving the 31's on, and if you think the handling is bad, then have the wheel alignment checked and have the tires balanced. I have 31's on a stock '02 Tj and the handling is PERFECT. Tom "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:W7jgc.17866$Rz3.14083@fed1read05... > 31" is stock for Rubicons, 30" is a factory optional and very common stock > tire size for TJs, not sure about the smallest tire size available on > base-level Jeeps. > > Jerry > -- > Jerry Bransford > To email, remove 'me' from my email address > N6TAY, PP-ASEL > See the Geezer Jeep at > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > > "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:73jgc.174569$SQE.91192@news01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > > What is the stock tire size? > > > > > > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message > > news:ofigc.17857$Rz3.7735@fed1read05... > > > You didn't really buy a Jeep for fuel economy or highway handling did > you? > > > I hope not. > > > > > > And if the handling is truly bad, the previous owner probably screwed > > > something up on the suspension or alignment. TJs handle pretty good on > > the > > > highway. Not like a sportscar but not bad either. Going from 31", > which > > is > > > what the Rubicon comes with anyway, to 30" is not going to make much > > > difference at all. > > > > > > Jerry > > > -- > > > Jerry Bransford > > > To email, remove 'me' from my email address > > > N6TAY, PP-ASEL > > > See the Geezer Jeep at > > > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > > > > > > "Dale Peterson" <dale_peterson@charter.net> wrote in message > > > news:1083bj7284cbm7d@corp.supernews.com... > > > > Just bought a 1998 TJ with new 31 inch Goodrich tires. I think these > > > larger > > > > then normal tires are screwing with the gas mileage and the handling > at > > > hwy > > > > speeds. Since they are new I think I trade them for original tres. > Do > > > you > > > > folks think that will make a difference. > > > > > > > > Dale > > > > Gardnerville, Nevada 45 miles South of Reno in the Beautiful > > > Sierra/Nevada > > > > Mtns. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: TJ Fuel Consumption 31 inch tires?
Smallest size on base TJ's is 215 x 75 x 15.
I would recommend leaving the 31's on, and if you think the handling is bad, then have the wheel alignment checked and have the tires balanced. I have 31's on a stock '02 Tj and the handling is PERFECT. Tom "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:W7jgc.17866$Rz3.14083@fed1read05... > 31" is stock for Rubicons, 30" is a factory optional and very common stock > tire size for TJs, not sure about the smallest tire size available on > base-level Jeeps. > > Jerry > -- > Jerry Bransford > To email, remove 'me' from my email address > N6TAY, PP-ASEL > See the Geezer Jeep at > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > > "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:73jgc.174569$SQE.91192@news01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > > What is the stock tire size? > > > > > > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message > > news:ofigc.17857$Rz3.7735@fed1read05... > > > You didn't really buy a Jeep for fuel economy or highway handling did > you? > > > I hope not. > > > > > > And if the handling is truly bad, the previous owner probably screwed > > > something up on the suspension or alignment. TJs handle pretty good on > > the > > > highway. Not like a sportscar but not bad either. Going from 31", > which > > is > > > what the Rubicon comes with anyway, to 30" is not going to make much > > > difference at all. > > > > > > Jerry > > > -- > > > Jerry Bransford > > > To email, remove 'me' from my email address > > > N6TAY, PP-ASEL > > > See the Geezer Jeep at > > > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > > > > > > "Dale Peterson" <dale_peterson@charter.net> wrote in message > > > news:1083bj7284cbm7d@corp.supernews.com... > > > > Just bought a 1998 TJ with new 31 inch Goodrich tires. I think these > > > larger > > > > then normal tires are screwing with the gas mileage and the handling > at > > > hwy > > > > speeds. Since they are new I think I trade them for original tres. > Do > > > you > > > > folks think that will make a difference. > > > > > > > > Dale > > > > Gardnerville, Nevada 45 miles South of Reno in the Beautiful > > > Sierra/Nevada > > > > Mtns. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: TJ Fuel Consumption 31 inch tires?
Smallest size on base TJ's is 215 x 75 x 15.
I would recommend leaving the 31's on, and if you think the handling is bad, then have the wheel alignment checked and have the tires balanced. I have 31's on a stock '02 Tj and the handling is PERFECT. Tom "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message news:W7jgc.17866$Rz3.14083@fed1read05... > 31" is stock for Rubicons, 30" is a factory optional and very common stock > tire size for TJs, not sure about the smallest tire size available on > base-level Jeeps. > > Jerry > -- > Jerry Bransford > To email, remove 'me' from my email address > N6TAY, PP-ASEL > See the Geezer Jeep at > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > > "SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:73jgc.174569$SQE.91192@news01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com... > > What is the stock tire size? > > > > > > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message > > news:ofigc.17857$Rz3.7735@fed1read05... > > > You didn't really buy a Jeep for fuel economy or highway handling did > you? > > > I hope not. > > > > > > And if the handling is truly bad, the previous owner probably screwed > > > something up on the suspension or alignment. TJs handle pretty good on > > the > > > highway. Not like a sportscar but not bad either. Going from 31", > which > > is > > > what the Rubicon comes with anyway, to 30" is not going to make much > > > difference at all. > > > > > > Jerry > > > -- > > > Jerry Bransford > > > To email, remove 'me' from my email address > > > N6TAY, PP-ASEL > > > See the Geezer Jeep at > > > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > > > > > > "Dale Peterson" <dale_peterson@charter.net> wrote in message > > > news:1083bj7284cbm7d@corp.supernews.com... > > > > Just bought a 1998 TJ with new 31 inch Goodrich tires. I think these > > > larger > > > > then normal tires are screwing with the gas mileage and the handling > at > > > hwy > > > > speeds. Since they are new I think I trade them for original tres. > Do > > > you > > > > folks think that will make a difference. > > > > > > > > Dale > > > > Gardnerville, Nevada 45 miles South of Reno in the Beautiful > > > Sierra/Nevada > > > > Mtns. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
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