What 35s are the lightest
02-28-2012 | 11:46 AM
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JK Newbie
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I started a thread about this a few days ago trying to decide between the BFG MT and the Goodyear Duratracs based on weight and some other factors. I personally decided to go with the duratracs, they are very light (60 lbs) for a 35" and will suit my needs for the trails I run. If I lived a area with more rock crawling I would have probably gone with the BFGs, although I've heard they don't have the strongest sidewalls either.
02-28-2012 | 01:45 PM
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Spring, TX
02-28-2012 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by thedrod
Well, not to be that OTHER GUY, but when I sit on the toilet, poop comes out as opposed to neat stacks of cash.
And even if it did, I'd probably spend it on something else like a Gobi.
02-28-2012 | 03:33 PM
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02-29-2012 | 06:21 AM
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I guess I am the other guy then, because although I like the cosmetic parts/modifications I am more of a believer in getting everything mechanically dialed in first. Adding larger tires puts the drivetrain at a major disadvantage for performance. In my opinion the automatic JK's came from the factory with the incorrect gearing so for me once lifted and tires/wheels the gears and drivetrain mods were a very close second.
This isn't a cure for the anemic 3.8 engine, however, it at least gives it a fighting chance and gets the mechanical leverage back. I couldn't stand to drive my Rubicon with the 4.10 gears and the 35" tires, but to each his own.
Mike.
This isn't a cure for the anemic 3.8 engine, however, it at least gives it a fighting chance and gets the mechanical leverage back. I couldn't stand to drive my Rubicon with the 4.10 gears and the 35" tires, but to each his own.
Mike.
The question is "how much slow can you live with." I personally think gearing is much more important on an Auto so it doesn't gear hunt. But I could live with the 3.8L, 4.10s and 35s with a 6-speed.
