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| Author: | Roastbeef [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Sorry! Another tire question |
Ok I'm in the market for upgrading my tires and I'm curious about some things. I have been reading through lots of the posts about using larger tires and having to regear. I want to know the biggest tire size I can stuff with a little rubbing. Why you must regear with the 265's? And if there are any other pointers I should keep in mind when choosing a tire. Also I have a 2" daystar and I want to keep my factory rims. Is a taller skinny tire better to run? I need you're guys imput you all have larger tires so any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
on that lift stick with 245/75/16. people regear for taller tires cause without it KILLS power and mpg. |
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| Author: | Roastbeef [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
The reason I'm asking is because my previous vehicle I had 315 tires on a 4 speed and it was real bad with the power and mpg but I didn't think it would be so bad with a 265 to have to regear. |
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
my mileage dropped 25% and the power was terrible. the regear made it better but its still a turd that gets terrible gas mileage. when these tires wear ill be rocking smaller tires to regain power. the auto 3.7 is a dog stock, bigger tires definitely arent helping. wish i had a manual trans. 
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| Author: | Roastbeef [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
How much did the regear cost you and whats the size? |
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| Author: | Roastbeef [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
You dont have any performance mods? |
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
I got a deal on my regear so its not a good figure for most to go off of. I had an intake and a Jet chip. Removed them because they dont do anything. |
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| Author: | Roastbeef [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
What gears you running? And you have 256/70/16 what's the difference between that and a 75? |
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
4.10s 265/70 and 245/75 are a 31ish 265/75 and 235/85 are a 32ish larger tires are not worth it. they wont fit well with a shorter lift either. large tires mean more bump stopping and more lift. the KK is limited in articulation already so the lift doesnt help and the bump stops are stealing it from you. im dropping my 4" lift when the 32s wear out. itll save wear on parts also. |
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| Author: | Roastbeef [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
Thanks for the info. Why are there no drop brackets for the libertys? |
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
Crap aftermarket for a Liberty. |
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| Author: | Roastbeef [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
I am curious how that would work out. I had a drop bracket lift on another truck and it worked well. It would have to be custom but it would save on ruining cv's and ball joints |
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| Author: | Roastbeef [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
Where do you wheel at in Florida I'm moving there in a few months |
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sorry! Another tire question |
you would have to drop the entire cradle holding the engine and trans. what you would gain in tire clearance you will lose under the body. like i said not worth it. i live in the panhandle. used to wheel eglin afb but its been well over a year since the liberty has been on any kind of trail. wheeling in florida sucks, its more like trail following. 
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