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
>

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
>

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
>

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
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

Thu, Jul 1, 2004, 4:35am (EDT+4) spamless@microsoft.net (RoyJ) typed:

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.
------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------
How does one find the axle ratio? Hell, how does one find what kind of
rears, tranny he/she has in his/her Jeep? Soon I won't be driving quite
as far (thank goodness) everyday. If I ever hit 70 mph and wasn't able
to be in 5th with this thing, I would be sure that I was ready to tear
something up!
Dan
P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

Thu, Jul 1, 2004, 4:35am (EDT+4) spamless@microsoft.net (RoyJ) typed:

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.
------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------
How does one find the axle ratio? Hell, how does one find what kind of
rears, tranny he/she has in his/her Jeep? Soon I won't be driving quite
as far (thank goodness) everyday. If I ever hit 70 mph and wasn't able
to be in 5th with this thing, I would be sure that I was ready to tear
something up!
Dan
P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

Thu, Jul 1, 2004, 4:35am (EDT+4) spamless@microsoft.net (RoyJ) typed:

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.
------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------
How does one find the axle ratio? Hell, how does one find what kind of
rears, tranny he/she has in his/her Jeep? Soon I won't be driving quite
as far (thank goodness) everyday. If I ever hit 70 mph and wasn't able
to be in 5th with this thing, I would be sure that I was ready to tear
something up!
Dan
P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

Thu, Jul 1, 2004, 4:35am (EDT+4) spamless@microsoft.net (RoyJ) typed:

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.
------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------
How does one find the axle ratio? Hell, how does one find what kind of
rears, tranny he/she has in his/her Jeep? Soon I won't be driving quite
as far (thank goodness) everyday. If I ever hit 70 mph and wasn't able
to be in 5th with this thing, I would be sure that I was ready to tear
something up!
Dan
P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

Hi Dan,
The ratio will be stamped on a tag, you may barely see bolted to
two bolts on the left side that is rusted over at:
http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg Wire brush it to reveal
3.73 without the decimal if you're lucky. Ways to recognize your drive
train may be found at:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/swb/articles/specgrid.htm Take your VIN to
your Stealership and they'll print out the car's build order with all
your specs. Or Email Customer Assistance:
http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...r=wccs&prefix=
and request the build order.
Look to see if the tire size you choose with fall within a good
gear range at: http://www.oly4x4.com/gearratios.htm
On a Real computer, from your news reader choose subscribe,
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Daniel Paisley wrote:
>
> How does one find the axle ratio? Hell, how does one find what kind of
> rears, tranny he/she has in his/her Jeep? Soon I won't be driving quite
> as far (thank goodness) everyday. If I ever hit 70 mph and wasn't able
> to be in 5th with this thing, I would be sure that I was ready to tear
> something up!
> Dan
> P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?
>
>
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

Hi Dan,
The ratio will be stamped on a tag, you may barely see bolted to
two bolts on the left side that is rusted over at:
http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg Wire brush it to reveal
3.73 without the decimal if you're lucky. Ways to recognize your drive
train may be found at:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/swb/articles/specgrid.htm Take your VIN to
your Stealership and they'll print out the car's build order with all
your specs. Or Email Customer Assistance:
http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...r=wccs&prefix=
and request the build order.
Look to see if the tire size you choose with fall within a good
gear range at: http://www.oly4x4.com/gearratios.htm
On a Real computer, from your news reader choose subscribe,
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Daniel Paisley wrote:
>
> How does one find the axle ratio? Hell, how does one find what kind of
> rears, tranny he/she has in his/her Jeep? Soon I won't be driving quite
> as far (thank goodness) everyday. If I ever hit 70 mph and wasn't able
> to be in 5th with this thing, I would be sure that I was ready to tear
> something up!
> Dan
> P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?
>
>
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

Hi Dan,
The ratio will be stamped on a tag, you may barely see bolted to
two bolts on the left side that is rusted over at:
http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg Wire brush it to reveal
3.73 without the decimal if you're lucky. Ways to recognize your drive
train may be found at:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/swb/articles/specgrid.htm Take your VIN to
your Stealership and they'll print out the car's build order with all
your specs. Or Email Customer Assistance:
http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...r=wccs&prefix=
and request the build order.
Look to see if the tire size you choose with fall within a good
gear range at: http://www.oly4x4.com/gearratios.htm
On a Real computer, from your news reader choose subscribe,
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Daniel Paisley wrote:
>
> How does one find the axle ratio? Hell, how does one find what kind of
> rears, tranny he/she has in his/her Jeep? Soon I won't be driving quite
> as far (thank goodness) everyday. If I ever hit 70 mph and wasn't able
> to be in 5th with this thing, I would be sure that I was ready to tear
> something up!
> Dan
> P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?
>
>
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

Hi Dan,
The ratio will be stamped on a tag, you may barely see bolted to
two bolts on the left side that is rusted over at:
http://www.----------.com/chrys8dana35covers.jpg Wire brush it to reveal
3.73 without the decimal if you're lucky. Ways to recognize your drive
train may be found at:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/swb/articles/specgrid.htm Take your VIN to
your Stealership and they'll print out the car's build order with all
your specs. Or Email Customer Assistance:
http://www.jeep.com/universal/J/inde...r=wccs&prefix=
and request the build order.
Look to see if the tire size you choose with fall within a good
gear range at: http://www.oly4x4.com/gearratios.htm
On a Real computer, from your news reader choose subscribe,
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Daniel Paisley wrote:
>
> How does one find the axle ratio? Hell, how does one find what kind of
> rears, tranny he/she has in his/her Jeep? Soon I won't be driving quite
> as far (thank goodness) everyday. If I ever hit 70 mph and wasn't able
> to be in 5th with this thing, I would be sure that I was ready to tear
> something up!
> Dan
> P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?
>
>
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

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Tom

"Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
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>
> Dan
> P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?
>
>
>
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

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Tom

"Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:9652-40E591A8-405@storefull-3112.bay.webtv.net...
>
> Dan
> P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?
>
>
>
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

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Tom

"Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:9652-40E591A8-405@storefull-3112.bay.webtv.net...
>
> Dan
> P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?
>
>
>
>

Re: Is it too late for Bigger tires?
 

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Tom

"Daniel Paisley" <dmpazlee@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:9652-40E591A8-405@storefull-3112.bay.webtv.net...
>
> Dan
> P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?
>
>
>
>