35" Tire Concerns
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On monday I put 35's on my 2011 jku sahara mounted on AEV wheels and did a 2 inch lift. I have 3:73 gears and an Auto. I used a pro cal to change the
shift points and it seems to be pretty good. Eventually I'll re gear.Attachment 216812
shift points and it seems to be pretty good. Eventually I'll re gear.Attachment 216812
OP...with your Rubi's D44's, I wouldn't hesitate to go 35's. Now as far as that money pit situation is concerned, the additional reinforcement is cheap insurance as you mentioned, I'm also a big fan of the Superchips, and it's never too early to look into a rear bumper and tire carrier to support the additional weight of your heavier spare
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I have a 2011 JKU Rubicon with a SkyJacker 2.5" suspension lift, but everything else is stock.
If I go with 35" tires and a wheel with enough backspacing to not use wheel spacers, do I need to be concerned with a tire that big bending the axles over time?
I only ask because my alignment shop warned me about going up to a 35" tire without further modification.
If I go with 35" tires and a wheel with enough backspacing to not use wheel spacers, do I need to be concerned with a tire that big bending the axles over time?
I only ask because my alignment shop warned me about going up to a 35" tire without further modification.
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One thing you will have to worry about is mileage. Mine went down from 18mpg to 15mpg when I changed from the 32 AT to the 35 MT. So, beware.
I'll leave the 35 set in the garage and use the 32 for DD. Then mount the 35 back when going offroad. The regear is on my horizon. ;-)
One question about the Cs. They look like forged steel. When we weld anything there the steel's crystal structure changes and weakens. So, where's the compromise?
I'll leave the 35 set in the garage and use the 32 for DD. Then mount the 35 back when going offroad. The regear is on my horizon. ;-)
One question about the Cs. They look like forged steel. When we weld anything there the steel's crystal structure changes and weakens. So, where's the compromise?
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I don't think you need to worry with the Rubicon, your axles are heavy duty compared to a regular jeep. Ran 35's for a while and now I am running 36" swampers irok's and have no issues with my 2.5" lift with a superchip. FYI mine is a 2 door and I don't know if that will make a difference.
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OP...with your Rubi's D44's, I wouldn't hesitate to go 35's. Now as far as that money pit situation is concerned, the additional reinforcement is cheap insurance as you mentioned, I'm also a big fan of the Superchips, and it's never too early to look into a rear bumper and tire carrier to support the additional weight of your heavier spare
OP...with your Rubi's D44's, I wouldn't hesitate to go 35's. Now as far as that money pit situation is concerned, the additional reinforcement is cheap insurance as you mentioned, I'm also a big fan of the Superchips, and it's never too early to look into a rear bumper and tire carrier to support the additional weight of your heavier spare
Unfortunately Superchips is not an option for the 2011 at this time... so the best you can do is regear and use a procal to update the shift points. I read that SC will have the 2011 version ready in early 2012... but they also said the samething last year...
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I have a 2011 JKU Rubicon with a SkyJacker 2.5" suspension lift, but everything else is stock.
If I go with 35" tires and a wheel with enough backspacing to not use wheel spacers, do I need to be concerned with a tire that big bending the axles over time?
I only ask because my alignment shop warned me about going up to a 35" tire without further modification.
If I go with 35" tires and a wheel with enough backspacing to not use wheel spacers, do I need to be concerned with a tire that big bending the axles over time?
I only ask because my alignment shop warned me about going up to a 35" tire without further modification.
another item you may have to consider are adjustable control arms, adjustable front track bar and adjustable or relocation bracket for the rear track bar for alignement of the bigger tires.
Not sure about sway bar links but they may need to be extended as well.