View Poll Results: 35 AT's or 33 MT's
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Help a new guy and weigh in on 33 vs 35?????
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Originally Posted by armycop
Also if you have an auto trans, the 35s will have a huge effect on your highway acceleration. 33's and 4.10s/3.8l motor will still be ok. I had a 6 speed '07 with 4.10s and 35s and it was slow on the highway, barely used 5th gear anymore. Plus I only averaged 14_15 mpg.
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I have the 35" KM2 and love them. The down side is that I had to re-gear to keep decent freeway manners. I have an 09 Unlimited Auto with 5.13 gears and love it all day long. I am getting 15-16 mpg with mixed driving.
In regards to all the opinions 35" tires look great on Jeeps INMHO. And at the end of the day either way you are moving in the right direction, BIGGER TIRES!!
In regards to all the opinions 35" tires look great on Jeeps INMHO. And at the end of the day either way you are moving in the right direction, BIGGER TIRES!!
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I remember when a 33 inch tire was big. Now, it seems as everyone wants a 37. I had 33's on my CJ then up'ed it to 35's (just like everyone is saying above this post, you'll want the next step bigger). I now have 35's on my JK and they work great! Although, I'm sticking with the 33 in the future. For what I do, and want to do, the 33 inch tire will be good for me. Not to metion the suspension cost is less. I remember how much fun it was tring diifrent obsticals with the 33's.
If it's weight your looking at 33's is your answer. They will be better on the street and handle better. Better MPG's also.
If it's the cool factor your looking for, go with 35 or 37. Plus, they will allow you to get over some big rocks, deeper mud, or whatever your offroad passion is. I'm getting more into the Expo stuff so, 33's is good for me.
If it's weight your looking at 33's is your answer. They will be better on the street and handle better. Better MPG's also.
If it's the cool factor your looking for, go with 35 or 37. Plus, they will allow you to get over some big rocks, deeper mud, or whatever your offroad passion is. I'm getting more into the Expo stuff so, 33's is good for me.
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Originally Posted by csthibeau
I literally just got 35" mt on mine not even a week ago and already want 37", so I would go with the 35". You'll regret it if you don't.
Just got mine and love them. The stock tires are so close to a 33 I couldn't justify going smaller than a 35. But the rocks are big here in CO.
Good luck with your decision! Its a tough one for sure!
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I just put 33s on and they look fine with my small lift and 4 door. Money was the major factor for me. In my case, the Falken 33s were not only smaller but also a lot lighter than the 35s. I'd have to regear, buy a new tire carrier, and be prepared to beef up and/or replace other suspension components eventually. Some sooner than others.
When this is no longer my daily driver and becomes the weekend toy (probably about the time I'll be ready for tires again) I'll go with at least 35s and do all those things I should do for a regular off-road vehicle. Of course, I will probably do some of them along the way in preparation for this.
When this is no longer my daily driver and becomes the weekend toy (probably about the time I'll be ready for tires again) I'll go with at least 35s and do all those things I should do for a regular off-road vehicle. Of course, I will probably do some of them along the way in preparation for this.
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Originally Posted by cyclone.1983
Is there really that big of a difference between a 35 and 33. So radius wise its 1 inch total and weight wise their pretty close.
I cant imagine that the power loss compared from a 33 to a 35 is that significant or that it would cost you more than 1-2 miles per gallon? Or am I way off?
Anybody made the switch from 33's to 35's who knows?
I cant imagine that the power loss compared from a 33 to a 35 is that significant or that it would cost you more than 1-2 miles per gallon? Or am I way off?
Anybody made the switch from 33's to 35's who knows?
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@OP- lucky you have 4:10s, so regear is personnal preference with either 33s or 35s. Just turn overdrive off and think Jeep, not Vette while driving. With 35s a tire carrier should be factored in. Your choice of 15 wheels dramatically reduces the price of tires. When I priced 33/35 MTR/K the difference was small, so I went with 35s on my auto with 4:10s. I have always drove with OD off, even with the stock setup. With 33s at 70mph - RPM ~ 3000: with 35s - RPM ~ 2800.