Need Some Opinions
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I'm looking to go bigger with my tires. Right now I have 255/70r16 which is small. I wish I could go to 35s, but I don't have the time or money to regear right now and I have a 2007x with 3.21 gears so I know it will be a dog if i go to 35s. However it is about the same price on treaddepot to get 33inch Cooper STT and 35inch Kelly Safari TSR. What do you think? Also if I go with the 33s, I would probably just put a teraflex 1.5 inch leveling kit with coil springs. Anyone have pics of that setup?
#3
I run duratrac's in a 33'' with a 2.5 inch lift, I think on a 2 door it looks great. More so how it should have came from the factory. 35''s look awesome as well, and I do find myself eyeing them as they pass.
If I had a JKU without a doubt I would be running 35's min. they just look right
Also there is a thread on here, I believe it's called "show me your 33'' lot's of pics.
And yes I have lost the use of my OD (6th) if I'm on any sort of incline or headwind.
I didn't look to see if your a 12-up, I have the 3.8, if so you might be able to bare it with the auto.
Don't forget to get something to adjust for tire height. tuner or procal
If I had a JKU without a doubt I would be running 35's min. they just look right
Also there is a thread on here, I believe it's called "show me your 33'' lot's of pics.
And yes I have lost the use of my OD (6th) if I'm on any sort of incline or headwind.
I didn't look to see if your a 12-up, I have the 3.8, if so you might be able to bare it with the auto.
Don't forget to get something to adjust for tire height. tuner or procal
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I'm looking to go bigger with my tires. Right now I have 255/70r16 which is small. I wish I could go to 35s, but I don't have the time or money to regear right now and I have a 2007x with 3.21 gears so I know it will be a dog if i go to 35s. However it is about the same price on treaddepot to get 33inch Cooper STT and 35inch Kelly Safari TSR. What do you think? Also if I go with the 33s, I would probably just put a teraflex 1.5 inch leveling kit with coil springs. Anyone have pics of that setup?
#6
I'm sorry but regardless of 33 or 35 you will feel the loss of power. You could go with a 2.5 lift and run either tire you would like and it would look fine. Just put up with it and save up for new gears.
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I would go 35's and save up for gears. You can get a 2.5" coil lift with shock extensions for less than $500.
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I started with 33's and almost immediately regretted it. I upgraded to a set of 35's and sold the 33's. I know plenty of people that are running your gears with 35's. Some are happy and some are saving up for a re-gear. Either way, you'll spend more money in the long run if you get the 33's and later regret it.
To me, 33's look like a stock Jeep.
To me, 33's look like a stock Jeep.