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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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I'm in a tight spot on deciding wheels size I'm leaning towards a set of alloy 16x8 pro comps with 4.5 back spacing. I have a 2.5 inch lift and prob gonna run 35" tires ... Any one have input on this size ?? Also what is the rite size and numbers for 35s on this wheel ???
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:33 PM
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315/75R16 I ran this size for a while. If you're planning on staying at 35's then its not a bad option.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JE8154
315/75R16 I ran this size for a while. If you're planning on staying at 35's then its not a bad option.
When you ran this size did you have to make any gearing changes . And did you have a 2.5" lift also ??

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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by KnappsJKU
When you ran this size did you have to make any gearing changes . And did you have a 2.5" lift also ??

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what gears are you running now, and auto or manual, 3.8 or 3.6?
I'm going in the shop next week. 3.6 manual 35's and going for 4:56 gears. It's also my DD.
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by FDHog
what gears are you running now, and auto or manual, 3.8 or 3.6? I'm going in the shop next week. 3.6 manual 35's and going for 4:56 gears. It's also my DD.
I have a 2014 3.6 auto not sure what gears it comes with . I was told I should be fine but would like more advise
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 03:06 AM
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Bit hard to give gearing advice if the base variable is not given. Try a vin# check or place on jack stands and see how many wheel revolutions to make the drive shaft make one turn. Of coarse this is in neutral, by hand, and the engine is off. Even then, depending on hills, elevation and your driving style and tolerance, it's really up to you if you need new gears. Suggest take it one step at a time. Get the tires and drive it, then decide.

You didn't mention what type of trails you hit to justify 35's. Nothing wrong with 33 or 34's.

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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackRockBurner
Bit hard to give gearing advice if the base variable is not given. Try a vin# check or place on jack stands and see how many wheel revolutions to make the drive shaft make one turn. Of coarse this is in neutral, by hand, and the engine is off. Even then, depending on hills, elevation and your driving style and tolerance, it's really up to you if you need new gears. Suggest take it one step at a time. Get the tires and drive it, then decide. You didn't mention what type of trails you hit to justify 35's. Nothing wrong with 33 or 34's.
Sorry about lack of info very new to the game just picked up my jeep in October it's also a daily driver .. I live in the nyc area so not to much hill driving around me but I would like to be able to take it off road on the weekends trails near me aren't to rough as I was told by others
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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And I just found out I have 3.21 gears and it's a 2014 3.6l auto .. Will I need gears to run 35s or 34.5 duratracs? Or am I better of just sticking to 33s?
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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I have a 2012 with a 6 speed gad 3.21 gears. Went with 33's cause I can still sneak in parking garages when working in the city. 6 gear was useless unless I was doing 80+. I was 5 the gear at 2500 rpms 73 mph. Just installed 4.10's. I'm now 6 th gear 2500 rpms 72 mph. You're gonna want gears with the bigger tires. If ur going 35's I'd say 4.56 would be a good choice.
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 03:49 PM
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Is really love to run 315/74/16 wich measure up to 34.5 but if it's gonna cause a huge headache with gearing and all I'll stay away ?? Anyone do it before with 3.21 gears ??
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