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Old 09-13-2013, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Killfoot1775
Really that's why I'm trying to upgrade. I upgraded my tie rod assembly to Synergy and my driver side wheels are getting chewed up. I don't want to go the spacer route.

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Yes, some have issue's clearing the caliper's. If you're buying brand new then just make sure you buy a model that you know will fit (ton's of threads on JK Forum that discuss various options for 15's), or even go up to 16's - not a huge difference in tire cost. I personally run 33's on 17's and love it.
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Old 09-13-2013, 07:36 AM
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Let me jump in, I'm playing on switching mine tires to 35/12.5/17.

Should I be planing on switching gears?

I drive a 2013 sport 2 door
I think you'd be fine to try it for a while and see how it feels. There will be a loss of power for sure but it's up to you to decide whether it's unbearable or not. The new pentastar engine is a crazy difference from the 11's and earlier so at least you've got that going for you!
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Old 09-13-2013, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by kh202

Depends if you have auto or manual, and what gears you have. I have a 2012 Sport with 3.21's, manual and 35's and it ain't too bad, just don't expect to use 6th gear. 5th gear is a perfect rpm range on highway. I still tow my bass boat with it too That being said, slow crawling offroad will have you stalling a bit more often. But a 4:1 transfercase solved that problem for me
I have an auto 3.73 gears. I don't do any towing. I do spend some time on the highway so I don't want to lose too much power.
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I would call and figure out your gearing. My 2007 jku x came with 4.10's which offer plenty of power with my 33's. dealership should know if you give them your vin

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Originally Posted by lkinmond

I think you'd be fine to try it for a while and see how it feels. There will be a loss of power for sure but it's up to you to decide whether it's unbearable or not. The new pentastar engine is a crazy difference from the 11's and earlier so at least you've got that going for you!
Thanks ill do that. I don't really mind losing power I understand that's part of upgrading to bigger tires. I just don't want to lose a huge amount because I do drive in the highway often.
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Old 09-13-2013, 07:52 AM
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Thanks ill do that. I don't really mind losing power I understand that's part of upgrading to bigger tires. I just don't want to lose a huge amount because I do drive in the highway often.
You'll want to get a procal and reprogram for your bigger size and then keep OD off for highway. Should be fine.
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Originally Posted by kh202

You'll want to get a procal and reprogram for your bigger size and then keep OD off for highway. Should be fine.
Alright thanks, ill be such to do that when the time comes.
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Alright thanks, ill be such to do that when the time comes.
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Lol 3.21

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Originally Posted by kh202

Yup X2. Some people make it out to be worse than it actually is
So what your saying that 33s will be just fine? Would a procal or diablo tuner be a good investment as well?

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