Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

Hello fellow Jeep people. I have been lurking here for a few months now,
and have had a few questions answered without having to post a question.
I do, however, have a few more. I'll start with this one. I recently
acquired an '89' Wrangler Islander with the 258 in it. It is pushing
100k, and I drive it close to 70 miles a day. Is it too late to add some
tires bigger than stock to it? I am aware that bigger tires will add
more drag on the motor, but just not sure how much. I will need tires
that are not 'rock/hill/snow' shy. I will be adventuring in Southeast
Ohio exploring some old logging roads.

Dan

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

It's never too late.

Go with something along the lines of the BFG All Terrain tires. They are
fairly forgiving on road and do well off road.

"Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:29027-40E2D80B-7@storefull-3115.bay.webtv.net...
> Hello fellow Jeep people. I have been lurking here for a few months now,
> and have had a few questions answered without having to post a question.
> I do, however, have a few more. I'll start with this one. I recently
> acquired an '89' Wrangler Islander with the 258 in it. It is pushing
> 100k, and I drive it close to 70 miles a day. Is it too late to add some
> tires bigger than stock to it? I am aware that bigger tires will add
> more drag on the motor, but just not sure how much. I will need tires
> that are not 'rock/hill/snow' shy. I will be adventuring in Southeast
> Ohio exploring some old logging roads.
>
> Dan
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

It's never too late.

Go with something along the lines of the BFG All Terrain tires. They are
fairly forgiving on road and do well off road.

"Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:29027-40E2D80B-7@storefull-3115.bay.webtv.net...
> Hello fellow Jeep people. I have been lurking here for a few months now,
> and have had a few questions answered without having to post a question.
> I do, however, have a few more. I'll start with this one. I recently
> acquired an '89' Wrangler Islander with the 258 in it. It is pushing
> 100k, and I drive it close to 70 miles a day. Is it too late to add some
> tires bigger than stock to it? I am aware that bigger tires will add
> more drag on the motor, but just not sure how much. I will need tires
> that are not 'rock/hill/snow' shy. I will be adventuring in Southeast
> Ohio exploring some old logging roads.
>
> Dan
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

It's never too late.

Go with something along the lines of the BFG All Terrain tires. They are
fairly forgiving on road and do well off road.

"Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:29027-40E2D80B-7@storefull-3115.bay.webtv.net...
> Hello fellow Jeep people. I have been lurking here for a few months now,
> and have had a few questions answered without having to post a question.
> I do, however, have a few more. I'll start with this one. I recently
> acquired an '89' Wrangler Islander with the 258 in it. It is pushing
> 100k, and I drive it close to 70 miles a day. Is it too late to add some
> tires bigger than stock to it? I am aware that bigger tires will add
> more drag on the motor, but just not sure how much. I will need tires
> that are not 'rock/hill/snow' shy. I will be adventuring in Southeast
> Ohio exploring some old logging roads.
>
> Dan
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

It's never too late.

Go with something along the lines of the BFG All Terrain tires. They are
fairly forgiving on road and do well off road.

"Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:29027-40E2D80B-7@storefull-3115.bay.webtv.net...
> Hello fellow Jeep people. I have been lurking here for a few months now,
> and have had a few questions answered without having to post a question.
> I do, however, have a few more. I'll start with this one. I recently
> acquired an '89' Wrangler Islander with the 258 in it. It is pushing
> 100k, and I drive it close to 70 miles a day. Is it too late to add some
> tires bigger than stock to it? I am aware that bigger tires will add
> more drag on the motor, but just not sure how much. I will need tires
> that are not 'rock/hill/snow' shy. I will be adventuring in Southeast
> Ohio exploring some old logging roads.
>
> Dan
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

I have a 78 CJ-7 with the original 258. Don't know the mileage, but I'm sure
it's high. It's got 7" of lift and 35x12.50 procomp mud terrains.

"Kevin S." <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:HrBEc.23$B%4.14982@news.uswest.net...
> It's never too late.
>
> Go with something along the lines of the BFG All Terrain tires. They are
> fairly forgiving on road and do well off road.
>
> "Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:29027-40E2D80B-7@storefull-3115.bay.webtv.net...
> > Hello fellow Jeep people. I have been lurking here for a few months now,
> > and have had a few questions answered without having to post a question.
> > I do, however, have a few more. I'll start with this one. I recently
> > acquired an '89' Wrangler Islander with the 258 in it. It is pushing
> > 100k, and I drive it close to 70 miles a day. Is it too late to add some
> > tires bigger than stock to it? I am aware that bigger tires will add
> > more drag on the motor, but just not sure how much. I will need tires
> > that are not 'rock/hill/snow' shy. I will be adventuring in Southeast
> > Ohio exploring some old logging roads.
> >
> > Dan
> >
>
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

I have a 78 CJ-7 with the original 258. Don't know the mileage, but I'm sure
it's high. It's got 7" of lift and 35x12.50 procomp mud terrains.

"Kevin S." <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:HrBEc.23$B%4.14982@news.uswest.net...
> It's never too late.
>
> Go with something along the lines of the BFG All Terrain tires. They are
> fairly forgiving on road and do well off road.
>
> "Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:29027-40E2D80B-7@storefull-3115.bay.webtv.net...
> > Hello fellow Jeep people. I have been lurking here for a few months now,
> > and have had a few questions answered without having to post a question.
> > I do, however, have a few more. I'll start with this one. I recently
> > acquired an '89' Wrangler Islander with the 258 in it. It is pushing
> > 100k, and I drive it close to 70 miles a day. Is it too late to add some
> > tires bigger than stock to it? I am aware that bigger tires will add
> > more drag on the motor, but just not sure how much. I will need tires
> > that are not 'rock/hill/snow' shy. I will be adventuring in Southeast
> > Ohio exploring some old logging roads.
> >
> > Dan
> >
>
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

I have a 78 CJ-7 with the original 258. Don't know the mileage, but I'm sure
it's high. It's got 7" of lift and 35x12.50 procomp mud terrains.

"Kevin S." <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:HrBEc.23$B%4.14982@news.uswest.net...
> It's never too late.
>
> Go with something along the lines of the BFG All Terrain tires. They are
> fairly forgiving on road and do well off road.
>
> "Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:29027-40E2D80B-7@storefull-3115.bay.webtv.net...
> > Hello fellow Jeep people. I have been lurking here for a few months now,
> > and have had a few questions answered without having to post a question.
> > I do, however, have a few more. I'll start with this one. I recently
> > acquired an '89' Wrangler Islander with the 258 in it. It is pushing
> > 100k, and I drive it close to 70 miles a day. Is it too late to add some
> > tires bigger than stock to it? I am aware that bigger tires will add
> > more drag on the motor, but just not sure how much. I will need tires
> > that are not 'rock/hill/snow' shy. I will be adventuring in Southeast
> > Ohio exploring some old logging roads.
> >
> > Dan
> >
>
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

I have a 78 CJ-7 with the original 258. Don't know the mileage, but I'm sure
it's high. It's got 7" of lift and 35x12.50 procomp mud terrains.

"Kevin S." <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:HrBEc.23$B%4.14982@news.uswest.net...
> It's never too late.
>
> Go with something along the lines of the BFG All Terrain tires. They are
> fairly forgiving on road and do well off road.
>
> "Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:29027-40E2D80B-7@storefull-3115.bay.webtv.net...
> > Hello fellow Jeep people. I have been lurking here for a few months now,
> > and have had a few questions answered without having to post a question.
> > I do, however, have a few more. I'll start with this one. I recently
> > acquired an '89' Wrangler Islander with the 258 in it. It is pushing
> > 100k, and I drive it close to 70 miles a day. Is it too late to add some
> > tires bigger than stock to it? I am aware that bigger tires will add
> > more drag on the motor, but just not sure how much. I will need tires
> > that are not 'rock/hill/snow' shy. I will be adventuring in Southeast
> > Ohio exploring some old logging roads.
> >
> > Dan
> >
>
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

Odds are very good that you have the 3.07 axle ratio. You will really
feel the lack of power on the freeway if you upgrade. I have that ratio
with 31" MT tires. 5th gear is useless. (1650rpm at 70 mph!) But with
your daily mileage, you should be ok.


Daniel Paisley wrote:

> Hello fellow Jeep people. I have been lurking here for a few months now,
> and have had a few questions answered without having to post a question.
> I do, however, have a few more. I'll start with this one. I recently
> acquired an '89' Wrangler Islander with the 258 in it. It is pushing
> 100k, and I drive it close to 70 miles a day. Is it too late to add some
> tires bigger than stock to it? I am aware that bigger tires will add
> more drag on the motor, but just not sure how much. I will need tires
> that are not 'rock/hill/snow' shy. I will be adventuring in Southeast
> Ohio exploring some old logging roads.
>
> Dan
>