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what size tires?

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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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with my teraflex 4 in. lift, what size tires should i run. i will be driving mostly road but occasional offroad
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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My TF BB just got delivered yesterday and I'm picking up a set of 35's this weekend. Personally I think 35's look perfect on the JK's. With this being said, 37's wouldn't be too shabby either!
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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4 inches is perfect for 37's, throw on flat fenders and fit 40's!!!
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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37's would look great but 35's a little more practical for a daily driver
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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how will it effect my speed? fuel economy and what type of tread would you recommend, thank you for all your responses
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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You will get a loss in power, how much will probably depend on how big you go and what gears you have in your jeep. MPG will decrease but I know a lot of guys talk about superchips which can really help make the loss minimal. As far as tread pattern, I'm going with an all terrrain, probably BFG TA's because I only go wheeling every once in a while. If you're gonna be doing alot of heavy off roading a mud terrain would be more suitable. However, the life of the tire will most likely be slightly shorter than a tire with a less aggressive tread.
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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The best advice I was given on here as far as tire size was, "Go big. If you can't live with the power loss, just re-gear."
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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yeah i think im going to pick up a chip, as well as some high flow headers. 35's sound good happy thanksgiving everyone
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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wich brand chip do you recommend?
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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That's something I'm probably gonna be asking as well once I actually get my tires on. There should be a lot of threads on here regarding which chips to go with if you do a little digging. Plus, even in the short time I have been a member I have noticed that everyone on here is very willing to lend a fellow Jeeper a hand. Also, once you decide what you're going with, before and after pics of the lift and tires would be great!
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