Huntsville Alabama / Tennessee Valley Chat
JK Junkie
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So I'm sitting here thinking about tires (Yes, it's strange, I know) and a thought just occurred to me; shouldn't in theory a 35" tire last longer than a 33" tire??? I mean if a 33 has 700 revolutions per mile and a 35 has 625 revs per mile, each section of tread on a 35 would actually touch the pavement 10.7% less than a 33. Wouldn't you think in this case that a 35" would last 10.7% longer than a 33 in the same tire being that tread is not going to be worn down if it's not touching ground?
If my thought process is correct, then it's actually more cost effective (considering only tire cost) to buy the larger tire even though it may be 5-8% more.
I really need better things to day dream about!!
If my thought process is correct, then it's actually more cost effective (considering only tire cost) to buy the larger tire even though it may be 5-8% more.
I really need better things to day dream about!!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Athens, AL
I need to mention the gas mileage when I start talking gears though!!
JK Junkie
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JK Junkie
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JK Enthusiast
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No but...... I installed a body lift this weekend, and my 35's now look like the 33's did last week. I fell into a decent sum of cash , and have been doing some "thinking".
Firestone has a 30 day "buy and try" program, so I'm considering taking these bad boys back, getting another inch of suspension lift, regearing, and tossing some big boys on there.
Firestone has a 30 day "buy and try" program, so I'm considering taking these bad boys back, getting another inch of suspension lift, regearing, and tossing some big boys on there.
JK Junkie
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JK Junkie
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Interesting - the 37's probably wouldn't be too much more than what you paid for the 35's. How high are you going lift wise?
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JK Enthusiast
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How did the install go? Was the cutting/trimming easy? How's the shift level feel now that you're an inch higher? Any interference? Sorry about all the questions . . . am almost ready to lift mine, but am not quite there yet.
Interesting - the 37's probably wouldn't be too much more than what you paid for the 35's. How high are you going lift wise?
Interesting - the 37's probably wouldn't be too much more than what you paid for the 35's. How high are you going lift wise?
As for the 37's, it's still just an idea. I've got 21 days to think about it.
