RocketMouse
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Hey y'all.
I know there are a million tire threads on a million sites.
I was just curious if any one here has personal experience with going from 235s to 31s.
Details:
99 XJ
AW4 with Dana 30 up front and Dana 35 w/3.55 in rear with factory LSD.
Lift: mild 2.5"
I have test fit 31s on one side front and rear to check clearances. And I'm good even at full lock. (barely, but good).
I have a couple questions/concerns.
To me with the lift, 235s seem ok size-wize, but the 31s look great.
1. in the rear, makes me think I may need to go with 31x9.5 instead of 31x10.5 as where it sits, there's a seam that runs vertically across the body behind the rear tire in the wheel well.
I think the 10.5 may be a bit too wide and that if I get more than a couple of inches in articulation that I may risk hitting the sidewall against that seam. It's probably a spot welded and sealed one and don't want to compromise it by banging it flat and it end up causing a leak or something.
Last thing I want to do is slice the sidewall on or off road.
2. is going up to a 31 going to cause it to be more of a dog with the stock gearing?
Do I think the 31s look great with the lift?... yes.
I do not want form over function though... so if I'm over thinking it and it really isn't worth it to go bigger than 235s then so be it.
I know there are a million tire threads on a million sites.
I was just curious if any one here has personal experience with going from 235s to 31s.
Details:
99 XJ
AW4 with Dana 30 up front and Dana 35 w/3.55 in rear with factory LSD.
Lift: mild 2.5"
I have test fit 31s on one side front and rear to check clearances. And I'm good even at full lock. (barely, but good).
I have a couple questions/concerns.
To me with the lift, 235s seem ok size-wize, but the 31s look great.
1. in the rear, makes me think I may need to go with 31x9.5 instead of 31x10.5 as where it sits, there's a seam that runs vertically across the body behind the rear tire in the wheel well.
I think the 10.5 may be a bit too wide and that if I get more than a couple of inches in articulation that I may risk hitting the sidewall against that seam. It's probably a spot welded and sealed one and don't want to compromise it by banging it flat and it end up causing a leak or something.
Last thing I want to do is slice the sidewall on or off road.
2. is going up to a 31 going to cause it to be more of a dog with the stock gearing?
Do I think the 31s look great with the lift?... yes.
I do not want form over function though... so if I'm over thinking it and it really isn't worth it to go bigger than 235s then so be it.