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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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I am planing on getting a 2.5" lift proly go with teraflex b/c allot if ppl on here recommend it. But I can't decide on tire size 33s or 35s I use my jk for everyday driving and drive to and from work 500mi so I would like a smooth ride! Love some opinions! Thanks!
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DirtyDee
I am planing on getting a 2.5" lift proly go with teraflex b/c allot if ppl on here recommend it. But I can't decide on tire size 33s or 35s I use my jk for everyday driving and drive to and from work 500mi so I would like a smooth ride! Love some opinions! Thanks!
2dr or 4dr? I love my 35's on my 4dr but will be going to 37's once these die. 35's look huge on a 2 door, i think 37's are perfect for a 4dr. I love my TF kit as well, great ride for my dd.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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I just put on 35's and I can tell you that you will regret going with 33's. They will look tiny with the you want. I bought GY Duratracs. They are not noisy at all. They are maybe 5% louder than stock. The gearing may be an issue if you drive on the highway a lot. Still worth it though.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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35's all the way! Your only regret will be not going bigger.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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I have a 2door.. But I really want 35s but idk is they will be to hard on my jeep on the long drives. And what it will do to my handling on the freeway. Another thing on the lift you can get with shocks and without does it matter witch I choose?
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Open the faq's and start reading. Get an idea of the components you will want to "keep a smooth ride", and what your performance will be like with stock gears on those tire sizes. Also read some threads on replacement driveshafts and housing upgrades, just in case.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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I would say 35's would look good. 33's are too small, 37's would be too big for a 2.5" lift. I personally don't like big tires them jambed under a small lift. Whats the point of a budget boost if you buy really expensive tires

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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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What is your current gear ratio and would you consider a gear change later on? I wouldn't want to run 35s with 3.21 gears.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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Idk what they are I just bought the jeep 2 months ago, and I'm up for anything that would make it better on the road! Lol I just don't know anything about lifts, gears, swing arms, steering stabilizers. I'm new to the jeep world! I just want it to look aggressive!
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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Check out the sticky at the top of this forum. Tells you everything you need to know.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ery-Newbie-Has
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