What to expect with 35's?

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May 4, 2011 | 04:05 AM

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Goeagles88

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From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I have a 2.5" lift and 35" Duratracs. The ride is at least as good as stock, not sure about "better"...my mileage has not been better than 14 (and I'm being gracious...) around town it's like 12. I am re-gearing next Tuesday to 5.13 (auto). You will want to re-gear because your overdrive gear just doesn't work well on the highway at 70mph. I also added the B&M transmission oil cooler because of all the shifting the transmission does with the larger tires. I may even do the superships or bullydog tuner to get it better. Based on what I've read, it looks like even with all the additional mods you do after 35's, you will not see better than 15. Sucks, but Jeeps are not economy cars and I love the way it looks. A tank lasts about 2 weeks for me so it's tolerable.

May 5, 2011 | 10:08 AM

#22

mumbling1

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From: Decatur, Georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12xu

I just put 35" mud country's on 15" pro comp 98's. ...a pretty heavy set-up.

I was pretty spooked about what it was gonna do...it's 2011, I've had for 2 weeks.

The ride is smoother than stock..more stable and for how I drive, the shift points are about right...6 speed manual, 3.73. 2 door soft top, no mods yet, no lift...just tires.

My mileage went from 20.2 to 16, but the mile is 20% longer.

I clocked it with my gps...100km/Hr on the speedo is now 124km hr.

I haven't calculated a tank yet...just using the computer.

I'm running hi-test gas...there's no ethanol in the 91 octane stuff here...the low grade is 10% ethanol.

I figure I get about 500km to an $80 tank of gas....just a guess, I'll try and calculate it one of these days.

Do you have pics of your 35's and no lift? Any rubbing issues?