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Old 01-04-2012 | 05:24 AM
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Im about to move up to "35s" but I noticed most "35s" are really 34.5 and that kind of bothers me. Does anyone know of a good tire that is an actual 35 or even 36? Also, I have 3:73 gearing and a manual, I know it will be a struggle but is anyone using this set up?
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For a 17" rim
Old 01-04-2012 | 05:58 AM
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Listen take it from me and most here will agree, if your already worried a 35 might look too small, go 37 off the bat it will save you a lot of money in the log run and most 37s measure like 36.5-36.9
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Old 01-04-2012 | 06:01 AM
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Yea I know exactly what you mean, I started with 33s and i knew it was a mistake as soon as I got them, do you think I'd be able to with 3:73 gearing?
Old 01-04-2012 | 06:26 AM
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You could always go with 37" km2's. They come out around 36" mounted
Old 01-04-2012 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jacksonbmx23
Yea I know exactly what you mean, I started with 33s and i knew it was a mistake as soon as I got them, do you think I'd be able to with 3:73 gearing?
I think it would suck but I'll guarantee someone is doing it and doesn't think it's that bad.
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Might want to look at Mickey Thompson 36 15.50's. But I don't want to go with this much lift this guy has on his Jeep. Hoping to get away with a 4.5 or 5.5" lift.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...50-s-on-a-JK-!
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Running 37s on 3:73 would be like running 35s on 3:21 right? Alot of people are doing that
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Depending on how much you drive on-road vs. off-road, Interco makes a few tires (IROK, TSL, etc.) in the 36" flavor. (And I think they actually tend to run closer to the advertised size too)

I just wouldn't run them on a street only Jeep. You'll burn through the rubber in no time!
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Originally Posted by jacksonbmx23
Running 37s on 3:73 would be like running 35s on 3:21 right? Alot of people are doing that
See what I mean? I thought 3.21's on 32's sucked.



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