5 speeds manual vs automatic transmission

linewarbr · **Posted:** Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:16 am

Congrats, man. And if you ever get tired of those rims. . . . holla at ya boy. I got some Jeep alloys wrapped in Destination A/T's with 60 - 70% tread left with your name all over them. . . . :wink:

LetFreedomRing · **Joined:** Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am **Posts:** 268

linewarbr wrote:

Congrats, man. And if you ever get tired of those rims. . . . holla at ya boy. I got some Jeep alloys wrapped in Destination A/T's with 60 - 70% tread left with your name all over them. . . . :wink:

Haha, don't tempt me. I would die for some rims I could put grabbers on. :wink:

But I don't think the wife would be too happy, she likes those rims.

linewarbr · **Posted:** Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:22 am

This is what mine look like: (Kinda dirty in the first pic, had just finished installing a lift)

LetFreedomRing · **Joined:** Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am **Posts:** 268

Here's a pic the guy sent me earlier.

jeep4life7 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:07 am

[quote="LetFreedomRing"]Here's a pic the guy sent me earlier.

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heck those rims are sweet

LetFreedomRing · **Joined:** Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am **Posts:** 268

I agree, although the tire choices are not too sweet. :-)r

LibertyFever · **Posted:** Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:48 am

I have to agree that there's little that can go wrong with a standard transmission but a lot that can go wrong with an automatic. But I'm still on the fence as to which is easier to use on the trails.

Personally I find the manual transmissions more fun on the highways but that's just me.

SurfGuitar141 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:15 am

LetFreedomRing.....

I think you got a very good deal there assuming there's no hidden issues the seller did not disclose.

I haven't had a manual tranny since my Toyota 4 X 4 pickup got rear ended and totaled, and I do miss it. I've been buying automatics at the wife's request since she can't drive stick....(and refuses to learn)....it's always the...."what if something happens to you and I have to drive it" excuse..... :roll:

My next Jeep with have two things my '05 Renegade KJ does not......solid front axle, and Manual transmission....

LetFreedomRing · **Joined:** Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am **Posts:** 268

About 8 more hours and I'm going to pick it up. :mrgreen:

jeep4life7 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:08 pm

LetFreedomRing wrote:

I agree, although the tire choices are not too sweet. :-)r

yea i belvie that

LetFreedomRing · **Joined:** Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am **Posts:** 268

Well guys, she's home and looking real good. :mrgreen:

I couldn't believe how smooooooth this thing drives compared to my Explorer sport. Definately a keeper for sure! :SOMBRERO:

linewarbr · **Posted:** Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:26 am

Now it's time for MODS$$$$$!!! :twisted:

LetFreedomRing · **Joined:** Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am **Posts:** 268

linewarbr wrote:

Now it's time for MODS$$$$$!!! :twisted:

Haha, I now NEED a hitch, tires, tint, etc. . . . . my wife is going to kill me! :wink:

linewarbr · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:33 am

Well, if you decide to trade rims/ tires with me, that will cut your cost on tires! :mrgreen:

LetFreedomRing · **Joined:** Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am **Posts:** 268

linewarbr wrote:

Well, if you decide to trade rims/ tires with me, that will cut your cost on tires! :mrgreen:

Only thing is, If I would get your wheels.... I would then need some Duratracs.. :wink:

jeep4life7 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:59 am

LetFreedomRing wrote:

I agree, although the tire choices are not too sweet. :-)r

what size tire is that beacuse after a lift tire sizes would be much easyier to find i think and what size of rims

LetFreedomRing · **Joined:** Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:51 am **Posts:** 268

jeep4life7 wrote:

LetFreedomRing wrote:

I agree, although the tire choices are not too sweet. :-)r

what size tire is that beacuse after a lift tire sizes would be much easyier to find i think and what size of rims

Tire size is 235/65/R17.

linewarbr · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:02 pm

With a moderate lift, you could run 245/75/17.

ryanee182 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:06 pm

linewarbr wrote:

With a moderate lift, you could run 245/75/17.

245/75R16 or 245/70R17 = yes, they are 31"
245/75R17 = more than moderate lift + trimming, as these are 32"

Combat Truck Monkey · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:25 pm

LetfreedomRing, I love that Jeep! Thoes rims are my second favorites, next to the Rubicon Moabs. Have little fear about the manual. If I can teach my wife to drive a manual on my '07 with no adverse results, it will take anything!!!! :ROTFL:

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