Tyre question - slippery slope has begun
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Re: Tyre question - slippery slope has begun
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> The coil spacers I have heard about around here are 2", I think.
>
> I think the stock gearing will work better with the 32s than the 33s. The
> coil spacers should work better with the smaller tires as well. If you
> bought the smaller tires today, then used the next two years or so to
> upgrade the suspension and gearing, then you will be ready for 33s. I
think
> the best option today is for 32s.
>
>
Well, my brain says 32s, but heart says 33s. I think I'll use my brain and
stick with 32s. Thanks for your advice. I am off to the shop tomorrow to
see how soon can they be installed.
TW
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Re: Tyre question - slippery slope has begun
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> The coil spacers I have heard about around here are 2", I think.
>
> I think the stock gearing will work better with the 32s than the 33s. The
> coil spacers should work better with the smaller tires as well. If you
> bought the smaller tires today, then used the next two years or so to
> upgrade the suspension and gearing, then you will be ready for 33s. I
think
> the best option today is for 32s.
>
>
Well, my brain says 32s, but heart says 33s. I think I'll use my brain and
stick with 32s. Thanks for your advice. I am off to the shop tomorrow to
see how soon can they be installed.
TW
#93
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Re: Tyre question - slippery slope has begun
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> The coil spacers I have heard about around here are 2", I think.
>
> I think the stock gearing will work better with the 32s than the 33s. The
> coil spacers should work better with the smaller tires as well. If you
> bought the smaller tires today, then used the next two years or so to
> upgrade the suspension and gearing, then you will be ready for 33s. I
think
> the best option today is for 32s.
>
>
Well, my brain says 32s, but heart says 33s. I think I'll use my brain and
stick with 32s. Thanks for your advice. I am off to the shop tomorrow to
see how soon can they be installed.
TW
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Re: Tyre question - slippery slope has begun
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
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> Crazy New Zealanders! ;-)
>
> Yeah, my knowledge of what is or isn't sold is strictly limited to the
> U.S. market. If I'd known you were in a foreign market I would've just
> kept my mouth shut about that.
>
> Hey I learned something new!
>
> At least you are able to get that 44 without the "upgrade". Kinda
> nice, really. It's almost silly getting the 3.73 ratio with it here in
> the U.S. for anyone who wants the 44 just because it's better but just
> plans to build it with 33s or 35s. They're gonna have to regear
> whether it's a 3.07 or 3.73 axle ratio. If they offered the 44 with
> the crappier 3.07 ratio but for a few hundred cheaper, I'd jump all
> over it (IF were I in the market for a brand new TJ).
>
> Good luck with your tire upgrade man. You're gonna love it when you DO
> regear...it's like a whole new jeep (I just recently went from 3.55:1
> diff gears with 33s to 4.56:1 diff gears.)
>
> /Bob
>
Its another Jeep thing!!! We don't get the 2.5L model at all. Another
Jeep thing. I am now leaning more towards 32s. Off to the shop tomorrow.
Thanks
TW
news:47b769ae.0405200540.6f1511b0@posting.google.c om...
> Crazy New Zealanders! ;-)
>
> Yeah, my knowledge of what is or isn't sold is strictly limited to the
> U.S. market. If I'd known you were in a foreign market I would've just
> kept my mouth shut about that.
>
> Hey I learned something new!
>
> At least you are able to get that 44 without the "upgrade". Kinda
> nice, really. It's almost silly getting the 3.73 ratio with it here in
> the U.S. for anyone who wants the 44 just because it's better but just
> plans to build it with 33s or 35s. They're gonna have to regear
> whether it's a 3.07 or 3.73 axle ratio. If they offered the 44 with
> the crappier 3.07 ratio but for a few hundred cheaper, I'd jump all
> over it (IF were I in the market for a brand new TJ).
>
> Good luck with your tire upgrade man. You're gonna love it when you DO
> regear...it's like a whole new jeep (I just recently went from 3.55:1
> diff gears with 33s to 4.56:1 diff gears.)
>
> /Bob
>
Its another Jeep thing!!! We don't get the 2.5L model at all. Another
Jeep thing. I am now leaning more towards 32s. Off to the shop tomorrow.
Thanks
TW
#95
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Re: Tyre question - slippery slope has begun
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0405200540.6f1511b0@posting.google.c om...
> Crazy New Zealanders! ;-)
>
> Yeah, my knowledge of what is or isn't sold is strictly limited to the
> U.S. market. If I'd known you were in a foreign market I would've just
> kept my mouth shut about that.
>
> Hey I learned something new!
>
> At least you are able to get that 44 without the "upgrade". Kinda
> nice, really. It's almost silly getting the 3.73 ratio with it here in
> the U.S. for anyone who wants the 44 just because it's better but just
> plans to build it with 33s or 35s. They're gonna have to regear
> whether it's a 3.07 or 3.73 axle ratio. If they offered the 44 with
> the crappier 3.07 ratio but for a few hundred cheaper, I'd jump all
> over it (IF were I in the market for a brand new TJ).
>
> Good luck with your tire upgrade man. You're gonna love it when you DO
> regear...it's like a whole new jeep (I just recently went from 3.55:1
> diff gears with 33s to 4.56:1 diff gears.)
>
> /Bob
>
Its another Jeep thing!!! We don't get the 2.5L model at all. Another
Jeep thing. I am now leaning more towards 32s. Off to the shop tomorrow.
Thanks
TW
news:47b769ae.0405200540.6f1511b0@posting.google.c om...
> Crazy New Zealanders! ;-)
>
> Yeah, my knowledge of what is or isn't sold is strictly limited to the
> U.S. market. If I'd known you were in a foreign market I would've just
> kept my mouth shut about that.
>
> Hey I learned something new!
>
> At least you are able to get that 44 without the "upgrade". Kinda
> nice, really. It's almost silly getting the 3.73 ratio with it here in
> the U.S. for anyone who wants the 44 just because it's better but just
> plans to build it with 33s or 35s. They're gonna have to regear
> whether it's a 3.07 or 3.73 axle ratio. If they offered the 44 with
> the crappier 3.07 ratio but for a few hundred cheaper, I'd jump all
> over it (IF were I in the market for a brand new TJ).
>
> Good luck with your tire upgrade man. You're gonna love it when you DO
> regear...it's like a whole new jeep (I just recently went from 3.55:1
> diff gears with 33s to 4.56:1 diff gears.)
>
> /Bob
>
Its another Jeep thing!!! We don't get the 2.5L model at all. Another
Jeep thing. I am now leaning more towards 32s. Off to the shop tomorrow.
Thanks
TW
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Re: Tyre question - slippery slope has begun
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0405200540.6f1511b0@posting.google.c om...
> Crazy New Zealanders! ;-)
>
> Yeah, my knowledge of what is or isn't sold is strictly limited to the
> U.S. market. If I'd known you were in a foreign market I would've just
> kept my mouth shut about that.
>
> Hey I learned something new!
>
> At least you are able to get that 44 without the "upgrade". Kinda
> nice, really. It's almost silly getting the 3.73 ratio with it here in
> the U.S. for anyone who wants the 44 just because it's better but just
> plans to build it with 33s or 35s. They're gonna have to regear
> whether it's a 3.07 or 3.73 axle ratio. If they offered the 44 with
> the crappier 3.07 ratio but for a few hundred cheaper, I'd jump all
> over it (IF were I in the market for a brand new TJ).
>
> Good luck with your tire upgrade man. You're gonna love it when you DO
> regear...it's like a whole new jeep (I just recently went from 3.55:1
> diff gears with 33s to 4.56:1 diff gears.)
>
> /Bob
>
Its another Jeep thing!!! We don't get the 2.5L model at all. Another
Jeep thing. I am now leaning more towards 32s. Off to the shop tomorrow.
Thanks
TW
news:47b769ae.0405200540.6f1511b0@posting.google.c om...
> Crazy New Zealanders! ;-)
>
> Yeah, my knowledge of what is or isn't sold is strictly limited to the
> U.S. market. If I'd known you were in a foreign market I would've just
> kept my mouth shut about that.
>
> Hey I learned something new!
>
> At least you are able to get that 44 without the "upgrade". Kinda
> nice, really. It's almost silly getting the 3.73 ratio with it here in
> the U.S. for anyone who wants the 44 just because it's better but just
> plans to build it with 33s or 35s. They're gonna have to regear
> whether it's a 3.07 or 3.73 axle ratio. If they offered the 44 with
> the crappier 3.07 ratio but for a few hundred cheaper, I'd jump all
> over it (IF were I in the market for a brand new TJ).
>
> Good luck with your tire upgrade man. You're gonna love it when you DO
> regear...it's like a whole new jeep (I just recently went from 3.55:1
> diff gears with 33s to 4.56:1 diff gears.)
>
> /Bob
>
Its another Jeep thing!!! We don't get the 2.5L model at all. Another
Jeep thing. I am now leaning more towards 32s. Off to the shop tomorrow.
Thanks
TW
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Re: Tyre question - slippery slope has begun
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0405200540.6f1511b0@posting.google.c om...
> Crazy New Zealanders! ;-)
>
> Yeah, my knowledge of what is or isn't sold is strictly limited to the
> U.S. market. If I'd known you were in a foreign market I would've just
> kept my mouth shut about that.
>
> Hey I learned something new!
>
> At least you are able to get that 44 without the "upgrade". Kinda
> nice, really. It's almost silly getting the 3.73 ratio with it here in
> the U.S. for anyone who wants the 44 just because it's better but just
> plans to build it with 33s or 35s. They're gonna have to regear
> whether it's a 3.07 or 3.73 axle ratio. If they offered the 44 with
> the crappier 3.07 ratio but for a few hundred cheaper, I'd jump all
> over it (IF were I in the market for a brand new TJ).
>
> Good luck with your tire upgrade man. You're gonna love it when you DO
> regear...it's like a whole new jeep (I just recently went from 3.55:1
> diff gears with 33s to 4.56:1 diff gears.)
>
> /Bob
>
Its another Jeep thing!!! We don't get the 2.5L model at all. Another
Jeep thing. I am now leaning more towards 32s. Off to the shop tomorrow.
Thanks
TW
news:47b769ae.0405200540.6f1511b0@posting.google.c om...
> Crazy New Zealanders! ;-)
>
> Yeah, my knowledge of what is or isn't sold is strictly limited to the
> U.S. market. If I'd known you were in a foreign market I would've just
> kept my mouth shut about that.
>
> Hey I learned something new!
>
> At least you are able to get that 44 without the "upgrade". Kinda
> nice, really. It's almost silly getting the 3.73 ratio with it here in
> the U.S. for anyone who wants the 44 just because it's better but just
> plans to build it with 33s or 35s. They're gonna have to regear
> whether it's a 3.07 or 3.73 axle ratio. If they offered the 44 with
> the crappier 3.07 ratio but for a few hundred cheaper, I'd jump all
> over it (IF were I in the market for a brand new TJ).
>
> Good luck with your tire upgrade man. You're gonna love it when you DO
> regear...it's like a whole new jeep (I just recently went from 3.55:1
> diff gears with 33s to 4.56:1 diff gears.)
>
> /Bob
>
Its another Jeep thing!!! We don't get the 2.5L model at all. Another
Jeep thing. I am now leaning more towards 32s. Off to the shop tomorrow.
Thanks
TW
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Re: Tyre question - slippery slope has begun
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
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> TW wrote:
> > Good thing is, speedo gears are cheap.
>
> ... and dumb easy to install.
>
> Steve
It will get easier the second time around... :-)
TW
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> TW wrote:
> > Good thing is, speedo gears are cheap.
>
> ... and dumb easy to install.
>
> Steve
It will get easier the second time around... :-)
TW
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Re: Tyre question - slippery slope has begun
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
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> TW wrote:
> > Good thing is, speedo gears are cheap.
>
> ... and dumb easy to install.
>
> Steve
It will get easier the second time around... :-)
TW
news:Ot3rc.44851$Np3.1863504@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> TW wrote:
> > Good thing is, speedo gears are cheap.
>
> ... and dumb easy to install.
>
> Steve
It will get easier the second time around... :-)
TW
#100
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Re: Tyre question - slippery slope has begun
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
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> TW wrote:
> > Good thing is, speedo gears are cheap.
>
> ... and dumb easy to install.
>
> Steve
It will get easier the second time around... :-)
TW
news:Ot3rc.44851$Np3.1863504@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> TW wrote:
> > Good thing is, speedo gears are cheap.
>
> ... and dumb easy to install.
>
> Steve
It will get easier the second time around... :-)
TW