First few minor modifications for new JK owner and looking for opinions
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First few minor modifications for new JK owner and looking for opinions
This is my first time posting in this neck of the woods. I've had my 2014 JK Sahara Unlimited for a few months now and decided to do a couple of minor, budget friendly modifications to start off with just to get my feet wet. The purpose of these mods is primarily aesthetic but I'm also hoping that they improve off road performance. Although I actually like the look of my stock 18" Sahara rims, I dislike the look of the Dueler 33" tires that came with it. Since I have a buyer for these tires, I was thinking of upgrading them while keeping the stock rims. I also wanted to do a 2" budget friendly lift. So here is what I thought of getting:
33" Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ tires mounted on my stock 18" rims (or BF Goodrich mud terrain)
2" budget boost lift.
My goal is to achieve a more aggressive look by introducing a slightly larger tire with more aggressive tread and hoping the slight lift will help contribute to the look as well as provide some extra clearance to avoid any potential for rubbing while off roading. I am aware that most people recommend going straight to 35" tires but I assure you I have no interest in that look nor will I get an itch to upgrade to 35's anytime or at least anytime soon, I always have liked the 33s with nice treads and always will.
I'm curious what you all think of the above mods and if I should rethink anything. I also have a few questions:
1. How badly will the above two mods degrade fuel economy? I know it will a bit but are we talking negligible, 5%, 10%, or more?
2. Considering I'm running 3.21 gears and have no interest in regearing at this point, will I notice much loss of power moving from 32s to 33s?
3. Is it recommended I reprogram my JK to calibrate for the 33 inch tires or does a one inch increase in tire size make the recalibration unnecessary?
4. Do you guys think I will have any issues maintaining full warranty on all components by implementing the above mods?
I know this is lengthy and I thank you in advance for all and any input.
Cheers
33" Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ tires mounted on my stock 18" rims (or BF Goodrich mud terrain)
2" budget boost lift.
My goal is to achieve a more aggressive look by introducing a slightly larger tire with more aggressive tread and hoping the slight lift will help contribute to the look as well as provide some extra clearance to avoid any potential for rubbing while off roading. I am aware that most people recommend going straight to 35" tires but I assure you I have no interest in that look nor will I get an itch to upgrade to 35's anytime or at least anytime soon, I always have liked the 33s with nice treads and always will.
I'm curious what you all think of the above mods and if I should rethink anything. I also have a few questions:
1. How badly will the above two mods degrade fuel economy? I know it will a bit but are we talking negligible, 5%, 10%, or more?
2. Considering I'm running 3.21 gears and have no interest in regearing at this point, will I notice much loss of power moving from 32s to 33s?
3. Is it recommended I reprogram my JK to calibrate for the 33 inch tires or does a one inch increase in tire size make the recalibration unnecessary?
4. Do you guys think I will have any issues maintaining full warranty on all components by implementing the above mods?
I know this is lengthy and I thank you in advance for all and any input.
Cheers
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Rosharon, Texas
This is my first time posting in this neck of the woods. I've had my 2014 JK Sahara Unlimited for a few months now and decided to do a couple of minor, budget friendly modifications to start off with just to get my feet wet. The purpose of these mods is primarily aesthetic but I'm also hoping that they improve off road performance. Although I actually like the look of my stock 18" Sahara rims, I dislike the look of the Dueler 33" tires that came with it. Since I have a buyer for these tires, I was thinking of upgrading them while keeping the stock rims. I also wanted to do a 2" budget friendly lift. So here is what I thought of getting:
33" Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ tires mounted on my stock 18" rims (or BF Goodrich mud terrain)
2" budget boost lift.
My goal is to achieve a more aggressive look by introducing a slightly larger tire with more aggressive tread and hoping the slight lift will help contribute to the look as well as provide some extra clearance to avoid any potential for rubbing while off roading. I am aware that most people recommend going straight to 35" tires but I assure you I have no interest in that look nor will I get an itch to upgrade to 35's anytime or at least anytime soon, I always have liked the 33s with nice treads and always will.
I'm curious what you all think of the above mods and if I should rethink anything. I also have a few questions:
1. How badly will the above two mods degrade fuel economy? I know it will a bit but are we talking negligible, 5%, 10%, or more?
2. Considering I'm running 3.21 gears and have no interest in regearing at this point, will I notice much loss of power moving from 32s to 33s?
3. Is it recommended I reprogram my JK to calibrate for the 33 inch tires or does a one inch increase in tire size make the recalibration unnecessary?
4. Do you guys think I will have any issues maintaining full warranty on all components by implementing the above mods?
I know this is lengthy and I thank you in advance for all and any input.
Cheers
33" Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ tires mounted on my stock 18" rims (or BF Goodrich mud terrain)
2" budget boost lift.
My goal is to achieve a more aggressive look by introducing a slightly larger tire with more aggressive tread and hoping the slight lift will help contribute to the look as well as provide some extra clearance to avoid any potential for rubbing while off roading. I am aware that most people recommend going straight to 35" tires but I assure you I have no interest in that look nor will I get an itch to upgrade to 35's anytime or at least anytime soon, I always have liked the 33s with nice treads and always will.
I'm curious what you all think of the above mods and if I should rethink anything. I also have a few questions:
1. How badly will the above two mods degrade fuel economy? I know it will a bit but are we talking negligible, 5%, 10%, or more?
2. Considering I'm running 3.21 gears and have no interest in regearing at this point, will I notice much loss of power moving from 32s to 33s?
3. Is it recommended I reprogram my JK to calibrate for the 33 inch tires or does a one inch increase in tire size make the recalibration unnecessary?
4. Do you guys think I will have any issues maintaining full warranty on all components by implementing the above mods?
I know this is lengthy and I thank you in advance for all and any input.
Cheers