33s??? 35s??? HELP!!!
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JK Newbie
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33s??? 35s??? HELP!!!
Does any one know of a "smaller" 35 inch tire? I know some measure 34, 34.5, etc. I was just curious if there is a tire out there that calls itself a 35 but is actually a little bit on the small side. The reason I ask is because I don't want to buy 33s and end up with a tire just a hair larger than my stock tires. I have a 2.5 inch lift and 4.10s so I know they will fit and I can turn them. So any input would be great. Thanks guys!
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Why the concern over 35s?
If you have 4.10 gears and a 2.5" lift you should be all set to run 35s.
Typically people refer to 315/75R16s and 315/70R17s as 35s, when they actually run a hair smaller. I believe the 315/70R17 is about 34" when mounted and the 315/75R16 is about 34.5" when mounted.
If you have 4.10 gears and a 2.5" lift you should be all set to run 35s.
Typically people refer to 315/75R16s and 315/70R17s as 35s, when they actually run a hair smaller. I believe the 315/70R17 is about 34" when mounted and the 315/75R16 is about 34.5" when mounted.
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Ignore the mfg's specs, and search around for reviews on the specific tires you are looking at. You can also ignore the gearing/tire size advice from the guys with manuals, since Auto's are much less forgiving of tire size increases. 
Do you have plans on re-gearing at some point? If not, then you are on the right track with looking for a shorter '35'.
KM2's are reported to run small.
MTR/K's are reported to be closer to the advertised height.
My 315/75/16 Maxxis Bighorns are 33.5" mounted. (MFG says 34.6") They were also $100 less per tire than km2's and mtr/k's.
Do you have plans on re-gearing at some point? If not, then you are on the right track with looking for a shorter '35'.
KM2's are reported to run small.
MTR/K's are reported to be closer to the advertised height.
My 315/75/16 Maxxis Bighorns are 33.5" mounted. (MFG says 34.6") They were also $100 less per tire than km2's and mtr/k's.
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I am in the process of making the same decision as you. I think I have decided on Goodyear Duratracs in 315/70/16. They measure 34.5 (34 when mounted.) I went to a local Goodyear dealer and saw one on display. They are really nice tires, a good hybrid between M/T and A/T. I also got a chance to see the same size duratracs on the same color JK Unl. that I have and they look good!!
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JK Newbie
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Kelly Safaris....I've had my eye on those. nice looking tire. Centralia, IL eh? You're only like an hour away. Any good places to go wheelin around there?
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JK Newbie
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Ignore the mfg's specs, and search around for reviews on the specific tires you are looking at. You can also ignore the gearing/tire size advice from the guys with manuals, since Auto's are much less forgiving of tire size increases.
Do you have plans on re-gearing at some point? If not, then you are on the right track with looking for a shorter '35'.
KM2's are reported to run small.
MTR/K's are reported to be closer to the advertised height.
My 315/75/16 Maxxis Bighorns are 33.5" mounted. (MFG says 34.6") They were also $100 less per tire than km2's and mtr/k's.
Do you have plans on re-gearing at some point? If not, then you are on the right track with looking for a shorter '35'.
KM2's are reported to run small.
MTR/K's are reported to be closer to the advertised height.
My 315/75/16 Maxxis Bighorns are 33.5" mounted. (MFG says 34.6") They were also $100 less per tire than km2's and mtr/k's.
