Which is Jeep Wrangler axle do I have and are they right for?
This axle was also only ever put in the front of Jeep Wrangler vehicles, so don’t waste your time checking out the rear to determine that version, as it won’t be a Dana 30. Conversely, the Dana 35 is only found as a rear axle for the Jeep Wrangler.
How big of a tire can I put on a Jeep Cherokee?
The maximum size tire you can fit on a cherokee and NOT rub, sagging or not, is 235-75’s. The max tire you can shove on a cherokee and possibly rub is 30″ tire. The max size tire you can shove on a cherokee and guarantee to rub is 31×10.5.
What happens if you put 33 inch tires on your Jeep?
Bigger tires lead to new steering parts, better brakes, gearing upgrades, a stronger tire carrier, refinancing your house, etc. Your wife/girlfriend will complain that your Jeep is hard to get into and is scary to drive 33-inch tires will start to look tiny.
What kind of lift does a Jeep Wrangler use?
TJ and JK Wrangler lift kits use taller coil springs to increase the distance between the frame and the axles. Larger lifts may include new control arms to maintain suspension alignment providing smoother highway driving.
How big of a tire do you need for a Jeep Wrangler?
Stock wheels have 6.25 I believe. What size tire do you plan on running? 33’s and up You would want 4.5 backspacing (sort of the standard) otherwise you will have rubbing. A 33+ inch tire will stick out from the fenders a bit. For now, I wiil be using stock tire 255/75/17. Will these wheels be a problem if i want to go bigger on day with a lift?
What’s the gear ratio on a XJ Cherokee?
The stock 3.55:1 gear ratio you find in most automatic XJ Cherokee’s is perfect for the stock tire size or even a little bit larger. We’ve seen XJs on 37-inch tires run the stock gear ratios, but it was struggling to turn to those big tires. As you increase the size of the tires you effectively raise your gear ratio.
TJ and JK Wrangler lift kits use taller coil springs to increase the distance between the frame and the axles. Larger lifts may include new control arms to maintain suspension alignment providing smoother highway driving.
What should I look for in a jeep tire fitment?
Wheel width and offset will play a major part in the fitment of any tire/rim combination. If you have any doubts whether any of the above tire sizes will fit your Jeep, request that the tire shop mount one tire on your rim to check for any rub on the springs, control arms, fenders, etc.