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Old 06-26-2014, 04:21 PM
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Default Does size really matter? We are only taking 1/2" or so...

Was trying to find smaller 35" tire so my 3.73 auto (2013) would be happier, even was thinking about some 305/70's but It will cost more to buy a smaller tire, Do you think a extra 1/2 to inch in height would make that big a difference? My choice is 35" km2(run smal), 305/70/17 mt/r (cost the most), or 35/12.5/17 mt/r ( runs big but is the cheapest) I am probably making a bigger deal than I need to, but I can't afford to make a mistake. I live in the south, only flat land. I have a JKUR, with 3.73 auto, 3.6.
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with the 3.6 i think you would be just fine with any of those choices.
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I agree. You won't notice a difference.

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I am in the same configuration with 35' MTK and I am very happy. I even race with cars sometimes.
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On the other hand, how much difference does the 1/2" make if you run the smaller tires? Its only half an inch either way.
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Originally Posted by jonb1032
I have a JKUR, with 3.73 auto, 3.6.
I thought the rubicon's came stock with 4.10 gears? Maybe there's different types but I was pretty sure they had the 4.10 on most rubicon's? I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong though...
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Some of the rubies came off the line with the tow package 3.73's, my 13 did also. I run 315/70/17 ' s which are just about 34.5, no problems (duratracs)
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With the 3.6 you won't notice any issues with 35's.Our friend runs 37's on his 3.6 rubi



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