upgrading tire size w/ 3.21 gears
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upgrading tire size w/ 3.21 gears
I have a '16 jku auto with 3.21 gears. Im looking into getting a 2 inch rancho sport lift with either:
Duratrac 295/70r17 (33.5x11.6 ~ 58lb)
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Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/75r17 (33.9x11.26 ~ 65lb)
I like the look of the ridge grapplers but I'm concerned that they are too heavy and too tall for my gears. I think the 295's will stick too far out the fenders with 4.5 bs and fail inspection. Gear swap is out of the picture for any time soon, anyone running these setups or have opinions? thanks
Duratrac 295/70r17 (33.5x11.6 ~ 58lb)
OR
Nitto Ridge Grappler 285/75r17 (33.9x11.26 ~ 65lb)
I like the look of the ridge grapplers but I'm concerned that they are too heavy and too tall for my gears. I think the 295's will stick too far out the fenders with 4.5 bs and fail inspection. Gear swap is out of the picture for any time soon, anyone running these setups or have opinions? thanks
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Correct. 32" is about the max for 3.21's, even in flat country, much less hills. Also, I went from the Rubicon 32's (275 70 R17) to a much less wide 235 85R16. Much less rolling resistance, and therefore better mileage and passing ability.