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.
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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?
>
>
>